Melodie Phelps, News Editor
Wayne County Outlook
Monticello March 31, 2009 12:15 pm
— The Monticello Police Department is seeking the public's help in the
identification of a man who has scammed at least two local residents in
recent weeks. They have provided photos, as well as video of the man
entering the local Wal-Mart store, where he perpetrated the scams.
According to Monticello Police Chief Ralph Miniard, the man is wanted
for questioning in connection with two incidents in which victims were
defrauded of $300 each.
The scam involved an offer to sell a television that the suspect said he
bought at Wal-Mart. He told each of the victims of the scam that the
television could be picked up at Wal-Mart.
While the victims waited to pick up the television, Miniard said the
suspect fled the area with the cash.
Police believe this same scam has been perpetrated in other stores in
nearby communities as well.
Anyone who can help identify the man is asked to contact Miniard or
officers Allen Braden or Derek Lester at the Monticello Police Department at
(606) 348-9313.
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Photos
Police have released this photograph, taken from Wal-Mart store video, of the man they believe perpetrated the scam.
