Austin police are searching for a woman suspected in multiple wallet theft and fraud cases that cost victims more than $70,000 combined in February. The woman is believed to be connected to a case on Feb. 23 and another on Feb. 25 at a Randalls store. The suspect and another person made fraudulent withdrawals and purchases totaling over $50,000 at Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, and Best Buy. The same woman is also suspected of impersonating another victim at banks using stolen cards, bank information, and a fake ID. The suspect is described as a white woman in her early 60s to early 70s, about 160 pounds, with medium-length gray hair and glasses. A person of interest, a white man in his 30s or 40s with a heavy build, and a white Mazda SUV are also sought. Police urged shoppers to keep purses zipped and in front of them, avoid leaving bags in shopping carts, and keep personal items in sight. Tips can be submitted to Capital Area Crime Stoppers at austincrimestoppers.org or 512-472-8477.
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Austin police search for woman in $70K wallet theft fraud cases
Police say two February theft and fraud cases tied to stolen wallets cost Austin-area victims more than $70,000 combined.
Published May 14, 2026 at 9:39pm by Dante Motley
