A UI student faces three charges after allegedly using a stolen credit card and university ID to buy a computer and other items at the Old Capital Town Center, according to UI police.

Liuyizhi Yuan, 18, was charged with two counts of forgery and unauthorized use of a credit card, all of which are Class D felonies.

A Class D felony is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $7,500.

Yuan allegedly spent $3,600 on the credit card at several stores at the mall, some of which was recovered during a search of his residence, according to police.

He also allegedly admitted to purchasing a $1,000 gift card with a stolen university ID to buy a computer at the University Bookstore.

— by Danny Valentine