Woman sought in connection with $1,100 lottery voucher taken from East Liberty gas station
PITTSBURGH, PA — Investigators are searching for a woman who they say walked away with a lottery voucher worth more than $1,100 that didn’t belong to her, and now detectives are hoping someone recognizes her from surveillance photos.
The incident happened on October 18 at a gas station in East Liberty. According to Pittsburgh Police, the woman is suspected of taking possession of the winning voucher, which had been left behind by its rightful owner.
Plainclothes detectives from Zone 5 are handling the investigation and released two images showing the unidentified woman captured on camera inside the gas station. Police have not revealed additional details about how the voucher was obtained or whether the woman attempted to cash it.
Anyone with information that could help identify the suspect is urged to contact Detective Nee at (412) 665-3776, extension 215. The case remains active, and investigators are continuing to review evidence and speak with witnesses.
No charges have been filed as of Friday morning, and the woman is being treated as a person of interest in the case.
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Key Points
- A woman is suspected of taking a lottery voucher worth over $1,100 from an East Liberty gas station
- The incident occurred on October 18, and detectives have released surveillance photos
- Anyone with information is asked to contact Pittsburgh Police Zone 5