Thief swipes wallet from Montefiore Hospital office, racks up $800 in fraudulent charges

BRONX, NY — Police are searching for a woman accused of stealing a wallet from inside Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx and using the stolen credit cards to make hundreds of dollars in unauthorized purchases, the NYPD said.

Key Points

  • A woman’s wallet was stolen from an office inside Montefiore Hospital on March 6
  • The suspect used the victim’s credit cards to make $800 in unauthorized purchases
  • Police are seeking a woman last seen wearing a gray jacket and carrying an Apple laptop

The incident occurred around 1:50 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, inside an office at Montefiore Hospital, located at 111 East 210th Street. According to police, an unidentified individual entered the office and removed a 52-year-old woman’s wallet.

Thief swipes wallet from montefiore hospital office, racks up $800 in fraudulent charges
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The wallet contained credit cards, which the suspect allegedly used to make unauthorized transactions totaling approximately $800 at various locations after fleeing the scene on foot.

No injuries were reported, and the victim was not present when the unauthorized purchases were made.

Police described the suspect as a female with a dark complexion, glasses, and black hair. At the time of the incident, she was last seen wearing a gray jacket, burgundy shirt, light-colored pants, white sneakers, and carrying an Apple laptop.

Authorities have not released surveillance images but said media of the individual is being circulated as the investigation continues.

No arrests have been made, and the suspect remains at large.

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