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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Woman accused of buying multiple items with a stolen credit card

A local woman has been accused of purchasing more than $650 worth of items with a stolen credit card.

Glinda Wilkins, 43, was charged Oct. 17, 2012, with third-degree theft, identity theft, and unauthorized use of a credit card.

The person’s credit card was stolen and used without permission at Wal-Mart and a gas station. Iowa City police investigators identified Wilkins using a surveillance video, the police complaint said.

Wilkins reportedly arrived at Wal-Mart in a vehicle that was later located in her driveway. The vehicle belonged to an associate of Wilkins’ family, and the associate told police officials that Wilkins went to Wal-Mart and purchased several items, the police complaint said.

Wilkins was also on another surveillance video at the gas station in the same clothing she wore to Wal-Mart.

The purchases at both locations totaled to $659.95.

Third-degree theft, identity theft, and unauthorized use of credit card are aggravated misdemeanors.

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