Bank cards stolen from automobiles parked at Delaware Water Hole Nationwide Recreation Space have been used “for fraudulent purchases amounting to tens of 1000’s of {dollars},” in keeping with a information launch from the U.S. park rangers
The launch issued Monday says car break-ins have been ongoing over the previous month. A number of automobiles at numerous park trailheads have been focused, the discharge says. It says purses, wallets with ID, money and bank cards have been taken.
An nameless tip line has been arrange by the Nationwide Park Service’s Investigative Companies Department to assist within the investigation. You may name or textual content a tip to 888-653-0009.
“You don’t have to inform us who you’re, however please inform us what you recognize,” Chief Ranger Eric Lisnik stated within the information launch.
Park rangers have recognized a white male, 25-35 years outdated, with darkish hair as an individual of curiosity in the newest string of break-ins, the discharge says.
Lisnik reminds park guests to stow valuables out of sight in a locked trunk earlier than you permit. It is best to take what you want with you if you get to the park or go away it at residence, he stated.
“Sadly, not everybody who visits the park has the very best intentions in thoughts and lots of of those break-ins have been crimes of alternative the place valuables have been left in plain sight in automobiles with solely a glass window to guard them,” Lisnik stated.
To report a tip:
Name or textual content the tip line: 888-653-0009
Go to the Delaware Water Hole web site: go.nps.gov/SubmitATip
Electronic mail a tip to nps_isb@nps.gov
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