Stafford woman reports debit cards stolen and used
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Stafford woman reports debit cards stolen and used

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February 11, 2026
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Debit cards stolen and fraudulent charge reported on Richmond Highway

STAFFORD, Va. — A woman reported her debit cards and cash stolen from her purse Tuesday afternoon, with at least one fraudulent charge later appearing on her account, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office daily incident report.

The larceny was reported in the 1900 block of Richmond Highway at approximately 3:46 p.m. Deputy J. J. Holetzky responded to the complaint.

The victim told deputies that several debit cards and an undisclosed amount of cash were taken from her purse. Authorities confirmed that a fraudulent transaction was made on one of the missing debit cards.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Key Points

• Debit cards and cash were reported stolen from a purse on Richmond Highway
• A fraudulent charge was made on one of the stolen cards
• The incident was reported Tuesday afternoon and remains under investigation

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