Austin police are actively searching for a woman suspected of stealing credit cards from a hotel guest and subsequently using them at various businesses in the Austin area.
On October 24, a guest at the Hampton Inn reported that their hotel room had been burglarized, and several credit cards were missing. Authorities indicated that surveillance footage captured the suspect using the stolen credit cards at multiple locations, including Walmart and Murphy’s gas station on E. Ben White Boulevard, as well as a CVS Pharmacy on E. Riverside Drive.
The suspect is described as a woman of either white or Hispanic descent, aged between 50 and 55 years, with a medium build. She has short, curly dark hair and was last seen wearing khaki pants, a dark shirt, and glasses.
Anyone who may have information regarding this incident or the identity of the suspect is encouraged to reach out to Detective Joseph Vega at 512-974-8573 or via email. Additionally, tips can be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers program, either online or by calling 512-472-8477.
