(KRON) — Tons of of items of stolen mail and private checks had been discovered within the residence of a suspect accused of fraudulent bank card use, the Alameda Police Division introduced Monday.
Police started an investigation after an Alameda resident reported fraudulent use on their bank card in early January. Greater than $1,700 was unknowingly charged to the sufferer’s card over a sequence of transactions, authorities stated.
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A possible suspect was recognized by the police division. On Wednesday, the suspect was arrested as they walked out of an Alameda publish workplace.
A search of the suspect’s residence uncovered “hundreds of pieces of stolen mail, including ID cards, checks, credit cards, tax documents, and banking information,” Alameda police stated. “Many of the items were addressed to Alameda residents.” Officers additionally positioned housebreaking and theft instruments together with drug paraphernalia, in accordance with authorities.
Hundred of items of stolen mail had been allegedly recovered from the house of a fraud suspect. (Alameda Police Division)Hundred of items of stolen mail had been allegedly recovered from the house of a fraud suspect. (Alameda Police Division)
Detectives are persevering with to course of tons of of items of proof, together with almost 300 private checks, as of Monday. The U.S. Postal Service Inspector’s Workplace is working with the police division to return all unopened mail to the rightful house owners.