APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) – Police in Appleton are asking folks to check their credit card accounts after two men were arrested on multiple charges of identity theft.
The arrests of 32-year-old Elston Howard of Miami Gardens, Florida and 32-year-old Christopher Trotter of South Holland, Illinois happened on February 27.
Authorities say both men used credit cards encoded with stolen account information to make numerous purchases. Many of those victims of identity theft live in the Fox Cities area.
Anyone with information about these thefts or think they may be a victim of identity theft in connection with this case is asked to call Sgt. Whitney (920) 832-5548 or Sgt. Gleiss (920) 832-5516. You can submit your tip anonymously to Text-a-Tip by texting CRIMES (274-637) with the keyword APDTIPS at the start of your message.
