Crime & Safety
Check Fraud Suspect Wanted
Checks belonging to a Torrance resident were written at Burlington Coat Factory and Walmart, according to Murrieta police.
A woman is wanted in connection with allegedly writing at least three fraudulent checks at Murrieta establishments.
Checks belonging to a Torrance resident were written at and Walmart, according to Murrieta police.
The checks were allegedly signed by a suspect using the alias of Janice Nichols, according to a flier posted on the Murrieta Police Department website.
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The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic female between 40 and 50 years old with long brown hair and wearing prescription glasses. She was driving a white or light-colored SUV, according to police.
Investigators released surveillance photos of the suspect in hopes of identifying her.
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The first photo was taken at about 7 p.m. Dec. 21, 2011, at Burlington Coat Factory, 39835 Alta Murrieta Drive.
Checks were also allegedly fraudulently written at about 2 p.m. on Jan. 4 and Jan. 5 at .
Anyone with information regarding the identity of this suspect was asked to contact Sgt. Phil Gomez at 951-461‐6356.
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