INTRODUCTION:
This case involves an unknown suspect using the victim 's debit card to withdrawal cash from two ATM machines in violation of PC 530.5(a)-Identity Theft/PC 459-Commercial Burglary.
LOCATION DESCRIPTION:
This incident occurred at RJ 's liquor store located at 27 E. Woodbury Road in Altadena and the Financial NIX check cashing located at 2186 Fair Oaks Avenue in Altadena.
LOSS:
$890.00 in US Currency. EVIDENCE/ RECOVERED LOSS:
None.
INVESTIGATION:
On 01-13-16 at ????? hours, Officer Cass #2067 and I responded to 476 E. Woodbury Road regarding a PC 530.5-Identity theft investigation.
Upon our arrival, I spoke with Victim Pamela Sue Preston Locus, who told me the following information in summary: On 12-31-15 at approximately 2200 hours, Locus had
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She did give me the corporate office telephone number (310-538-2242) and security Pete Currenti contact information (310-297-4527). The store hours are Monday-Friday from 0900-1800 hours and Saturday from 0900-1700 hours. We exited the business and I noticed an Kinecta Federal Credit Union ATM machine located on the south side of the building.
Officer Cass and I then contacted Witness Hanna Namkung at the RJ 's liquor store. Hanna told me the following information: The front counter of the liquor store only allows $10.00 cash back with an ATM debit card and pen number. Hanna advised there is video surveillance throughout the liquor store. Hanna was unable to access the video surveillance and would need to contact the owner. Hanna advised me that the store hours are Monday-Friday from 0700-2300 hours and on the weekend from 0700 to midnight. I saw an ATM machine approximately ten feet away from the liquor store 's front door.
I contacted a Direct Express representative (1-888-741-1115) for additional information. The representative was unable to provide any information and directed me to call (734) 632-5791. I contacted the number which was