Man accused of buying $2,000 in gift cards at Dublin store using stolen credit cards

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) – Police are searching for a man believed to purchased $2,000 worth of gift cards, allegedly with stolen credit cards, nearly two weeks ago.

According to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, a vehicle was reportedly broken into on Oct. 29 at a Lifetime Fitness gym on Hard Road in Dublin. The victim told police that her purse, which contained four credit cards, was stolen out of her car parked outside of the gym.

The suspect then allegedly used the credit cards at a Walmart on Sawmill Road to fraudulently purchase four gift cards, worth $500 each.

The suspect, who was captured on surveillance video at the store, drove away from Walmart in a white Ford Explorer. Photos from the security video revealed the suspect had distinctive tattoos on the top of his right hand.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the person(s) responsible for this crime. Anyone with information is asked to call 614-461-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrime.org and submit your tip.