PLEASE HELP: Police search for suspect accused of scamming Abilene clerk

Erica Garner

April 17, 2024 at 3:53 PM

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Police are searching for a suspect accused of scamming a clerk in Abilene.

This suspect is accused of scamming a clerk out of thousands of dollars using a Western Union scam in south Abilene, according to a social media post from the Abilene Police Department.

The post says anyone who knows who this suspect is or where he could be located is asked to contact Abilene Crime Stoppers at (325)676-8477.

All tips are guaranteed anonymous, and good information could lead to a cash reward!

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