UPDATE: Detectives Release New Images of a Suspect in Connection to a Credit Card Abuse Case

Case:  26-9003184
 
Date:  February 2, 2026
 
Time:  Approximately 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
 
Location:  5808 Burnet Road (HEB), 8104 Mesa Drive (Walgreens)

Austin Police (APD) Detectives request the public's help as they continue their investigation into a credit card fraud case. APD Detectives are releasing new images of the female suspect linked to this ongoing investigation.

Recently, APD received a tip from a victim in Dallas, Texas, who experienced credit card fraud. This victim provided screenshots of the female suspect and the vehicle involved in an incident that occurred on June 15, 2026, at approximately 4:45 p.m. at 8340 Meadow Road, Suite 142, Dallas, Texas 75231.

According to the Dallas victim, the suspect entered the building posing as a food delivery person. Once inside the employee area, she discreetly stole credit cards from the victim’s purse and returned the wallet to its original position to avoid suspicion. The suspect then used the stolen credit cards at CVS and Tom Thumb locations in the Dallas area. It is important to note that the Dallas Police Department has no record of this incident and is not currently investigating the case.

The new images show the suspect wearing the same style of slides and leggings as she was wearing in the previous case in Austin in February 2026. She has a tattoo on her left wrist and multiple tattoos on her right arm, along with a distinctive white bracelet on her right wrist. The suspect was last seen driving a black Volkswagen Atlas SEL R-Line in the Dallas area.

The suspect is described as:

• Black female
• Heavy built
• Approximately 5’10” tall
• Around 250 lbs.

The suspect vehicle is described as:

• Black SUV
• Volkswagen Atlas SEL R-Line

Anyone with any information may submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.


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Case:  26-9003184
 
Date:  February 2, 2026
 
Time:  Approximately 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
 
Location:  5808 Burnet Road (HEB), 8104 Mesa Drive (Walgreens)
 
Austin Police (APD) detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a masked female suspect who used credit cards stolen from an employees-only breakroom at a business located at 3508 Far West Boulevard. The credit cards were taken from the victim’s wallet after an unknown individual entered the restricted area. The suspect later used the stolen cards to make both successful and unsuccessful gift card purchases at the HEB located at 5808 Burnet Road and the Walgreens at 8104 Mesa Drive. The suspect was observed driving a white Toyota Prius, possibly a model year between 2010 and 2015.

The suspect is described as a:

• Black female
• Heavy built
• 5’10” tall
• 250 lbs.

The suspect vehicle is described as:

• Toyota Prius
• White in color
• Model year between 2010-2015

Anyone with any information may submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.