San Luis Obispo Police Seek Help Identifying Credit Card Fraud Suspect

Authorities say the suspect used a stolen card to make over $1,300 in purchases at Target and Home Depot.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:55pm

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The San Luis Obispo Police Department is asking the public to help identify a person suspected of using a stolen credit card to make purchases totaling more than $1,300 at Target and Home Depot on March 27.

Why it matters

Credit card fraud is a common crime that can have serious financial and emotional impacts on victims. The police are seeking the public's assistance to identify the suspect and hold them accountable.

The details

According to the police, the suspect used the stolen credit card to make purchases at the Target and Home Depot stores in San Luis Obispo on March 27. The total amount spent was over $1,300.

  • The incident occurred on March 27, 2026.

The players

San Luis Obispo Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the credit card fraud case and seeking the public's help to identify the suspect.

Officer Brewer

The police officer handling the case and requesting that anyone with information call the reference case number.

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What’s next

The police are asking anyone with information about the suspect's identity to call Officer Brewer at (805) 594-8086 and reference case No. 260331066.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of the public working with law enforcement to help identify suspects and combat credit card fraud, which can have significant financial and personal consequences for victims.