FROM CENTRAL ALABAMA CRIMESTOPPERS
The Millbrook Police Department notified Central Alabama CrimeStoppers and advised they have identified and arrested a suspect wanted for fraudulent use of a debit card investigation.
Investigators originally requested public assistance on January 1, 2024, and were seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect.
On Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24, 2023, police responded to Hill Liquor and Wine located at 107 Kelley Boulevard, Millbrook, Alabama, in reference to a fraudulent use of a debit card investigation. Upon arrival, police determined the victim used their debit card to make a small purchase, the victim accidentally left the debit card in the card reader. The victim left the business when an unidentified female was behind the victim, observed that the card was left in the machine and took the victim’s card to make a transaction. Once the card was approved, the suspect made another large purchase using the same card. The suspect then traveled to another area business and used the card to make additional purchases.
Police say Stevette Lewis was identified as the suspect. Warrants were signed, and the suspect turned herself over to the police a short time later.
Millbrook Police Investigators say thanks to an anonymous tip, the suspect was identified. Investigators credit this tip with solving the case.
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers will be providing a cash reward to the brave tipster that came forward and provided information that was essential to solving the case.
Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is assumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
