DC police searching for suspects who placed card skimmers in stores

Makea Luzader
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WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) was looking for suspects who they say used card skimmers in five different District establishments.

MPD said in a news release Friday that employees recovered skimmers at the following locations:

  • Monday, March 25; around 11:27 a.m.
    1201 1st St. NE

  • Monday, April 1; around 11:14 a.m.
    401 M St. SE

  • Wednesday, April 10; around 9:39 p.m.
    1855 Wisconsin Ave. NW

  • Wednesday, April 10; around 10:25 p.m.
    4530 40th St. NW

  • Friday, April 12; around 9:54 a.m.
    1701 Corcoran St. NW

Officers responded to each location and took the skimmers into evidence.

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MPD said that the following suspects were captured by nearby surveillance cameras. Anyone with any information should call (202) 727-9099 or text 50411.

  • (Image courtesy of the Metropolitan Police Department)
    (Image courtesy of the Metropolitan Police Department)
  • (Image courtesy of the Metropolitan Police Department)
    (Image courtesy of the Metropolitan Police Department)

Card skimmers are typically placed on top of credit card readers to steal credit card information.

MPD reminded consumers to be careful and mindful before making a purchase with a card. Before inserting your card, you should:

  • Make sure you can’t move the device when you touch it;

  • Compare it to the one next to yours if you can;

  • Check the alignment of the reader and the panel underneath it; and

  • Look inside the reader before inserting your card.

If you suspect there is a card skimmer, MPD said you should immediately contact police via 911. You should also notify your bank immediately if you think a skimmer may have taken your card information.

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