KPD e-Press Release: Suspect Sought in Motor Vehicle Theft and Use of Stolen Debit Card
Kingsport Police Department Press Release |
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Incident Information |
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| Type of Incident | Suspect Sought in Motor Vehicle Theft and Use of Stolen Debit Card |
| Date & Time | October 16, 2013
Approximately 5:30 AM |
| Location of Incident | Motor Vehicle Theft: Residence at 406 Roller Street, Kingsport
Use of Stolen Debit Card: Wal-Mart, 2500 West Stone Drive, Kingsport |
Suspect Information |
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| Name | Unknown |
| Age | Possibly in late 20s |
| Race/Sex | White/Female |
| Hair | Dark |
| Build | Slim |
Stolen Vehicle Information |
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| Make | Hyundai |
| Model | Santa Fe |
| Year | 2007 |
| Color | Silver |
| License Plate Number | Tennessee J4317E |
General Narrative |
| K.P.D. is searching for at least one suspect in the theft of a motor vehicle and the use of a stolen debit card.
Sometime during the early morning hours of October 16, 2013, a silver 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe four-door hatchback vehicle was stolen from a residence at 406 Roller Street in Kingsport. At the time of the theft, the vehicle was unlocked, and a spare key to the vehicle was inside the vehicle. Also inside the vehicle was the victim’s wallet containing, among other items, a debit card. On the same date at approximately 5:30 AM, the vehicle was driven to Wal-Mart, located at 2500 West Stone Drive in Kingsport. The stolen debit card was utilized by a female suspect to make multiple purchase transactions for a total of approximately $1,100 in merchandise. The suspect is described as a white female, possibly in her late 20s, with dark hair, and a slim build. A photo taken from surveillance video is included in this release. The actual video footage is available for viewing by the media. Anyone who may be able to identify this suspect is requested to contact the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. A photo of an identical silver 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is also included in this release. The Kingsport Police Department continues to stress the importance of locking motor vehicles and securing items of potential value. For additional information, please contact: P.I.O. Thomas M. Patton K.P.D. Community Relations & Crime Prevention Unit 423-229-9433 ThomasMPatton@KingsportTN.gov |
| Releasing Officer | P.I.O. Thomas M. Patton
K.P.D. Community Relations & Crime Prevention Unit |
