CRIME
Two men steal wallet from car, charge $5,600 on victim’s credit cards
Feb 7, 2023, 5:53 PM
Two men accused of stealing a wallet from a car in Lehi, then charging $5,600 in fraudulent purchases on the victim's credit cards. (Lehi City Police Department)
(Lehi City Police Department)
LEHI, Utah — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two people involved in a car burglary in Lehi.
The crime occurred in the morning hours of Sunday, Jan. 15, according to a Facebook post from the Lehi City Police Department.
The men are accused of stealing a wallet from a car, then using the credit cards in that wallet to charge $5,600 in fraudulent purchases.
“They also attempted another $1,800 with another card, but they were unsuccessful,” the post stated.
Police said the purchases were made all over Utah County and at various businesses. A picture of the vehicle they were in at some of those businesses was provided.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact the Lehi City Police Department at 385-201-2159 and ask to speak with Det. Shipton.
