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Woman Charged Hundreds of Dollars on Stolen Credit Card: Police

Police in Pembroke Pines are looking for a woman who they say stole an elderly woman's purse and charged hundreds of dollars on her credit card.

The fraudulent purchases were made after 4 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Publix at 10450 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines police said Thursday.

The victim's purse was stolen earlier that morning while she was shopping at the Ross Dress for Less on 11150 Pines Boulevard.

Anyone who recognizes the woman should contact Det. Aju Thomas at 954-435-6563 or Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477)

With the holidays around the corner, police are reminding the public to be vigilant and to not leave belongings unattended while shopping.

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