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February 25, 2011

DPD investigating traveler’s check fraud

The Dalton Police Department is investigating three incidents of fraud involving counterfeit traveler’s checks that were passed at stores in Walnut Square Mall on Wednesday. In all three incidents a black female and a black male paid for small items with traveler’s checks for $100 and then left with the change in cash.

The incidents happened between 7:45 and 8 p.m. at Bath and Body Works, Books-A-Million and The Children’s Store. In each case, the suspects presented a traveler’s check with the same number, 157 2139 159 175, issued from Interpayment Services Ltd., which is listed as payable in New York City. Investigators believe that this may not be a real institution. The names on the checks were Jessica Cruse and Ernie Davidson, which investigators do not believe are the suspects’ real names.

The female suspect is described as in her mid-to-upper 30s with black hair and an unknown tattoo on her chest, wearing glasses. The male is described as in his late 20s or early 30s, wearing a black shirt and a white hat, approximately 5 feet, 10 inches tall, and weighing approximately 250 pounds. The male suspect was captured on surveillance at the Books-A-Million store.

If you have any information on these incidents or the identity of these suspects please contact Detective Ricky Long with the Dalton Police Department at (706) 278-9085, extension 168. If you think a traveler’s check may be counterfeit you can hold it up to the light and genuine traveler’s checks should have a water mark in them. The counterfeits passed at Walnut Square Mall did not.  

  

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