According to Local Source, Tippah County authorities and Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi are seeking help from the public to identify the individual responsible for a credit card fraud case in Ripley. On June 19, 2019, a victim’s purse was stolen at a local department store in Ripley, Mississippi. The credit cards inside the purse were then used at multiple locations around Tupelo, MS, leading to concerns about increased criminal activity in the area.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspect or the theft to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-773-TIPS. The case highlights ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to combat crime and protect Tippah County residents from financial fraud and theft. Additional details were not immediately available, but community assistance is crucial for solving this case and preventing further incidents.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
