Austin police are asking for help identifying a woman suspected in a credit card fraud case that now includes a reported Dallas office-park theft and an earlier North Austin breakroom incident.
FOX 7 Austin reported that the Austin Police Department received a tip from a Dallas resident who said she had been the victim of credit card fraud. The resident gave APD screenshots of the suspect and the vehicle involved, police said.
According to Austin police, the Dallas resident said the woman entered an office park at 8340 Meadow Road, Suite 142, at about 4:45 p.m. on June 15 while posing as a food delivery person.
Once inside the employee area, police said, the suspect discreetly stole credit cards from the victim’s purse and returned the wallet to its original position to avoid suspicion. The stolen cards were later used at CVS and Tom Thumb locations in the Dallas area, according to APD.
Police Say The Dallas Tip Matched An Earlier Austin Case
APD said the Dallas images showed the suspect wearing the same style of slides and leggings as in a previous Austin case from February 2026. Investigators also noted a tattoo on the woman’s left wrist, multiple tattoos on her right arm, and a distinctive white bracelet on her right wrist.
Austin police said the Dallas Police Department has no record of the incident and is not currently investigating it. APD described the Dallas information as a tip from the victim.
The suspect was last seen driving a black Volkswagen Atlas SEL R-Line in the Dallas area, according to Austin police. APD described the suspect as a Black woman, heavy built, approximately 5-foot-10 and around 250 pounds.
No arrest has been announced. APD said detectives are still asking the public for help identifying the suspect.
The Austin Case Started In An Employees-Only Breakroom
The original Austin case happened on February 2, 2026, between approximately 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., according to APD.
Police said a masked woman used credit cards stolen from an employees-only breakroom at a business located at 3508 Far West Boulevard. The cards were taken from the victim’s wallet after an unknown person entered the restricted area.
The suspect later used the stolen cards to make successful and unsuccessful gift card purchases at the H-E-B at 5808 Burnet Road and the Walgreens at 8104 Mesa Drive, police said.
In the Austin case, the suspect was observed driving a white Toyota Prius, possibly a model year between 2010 and 2015. APD said the investigation remains ongoing.
The Stolen Cards Were Used For Gift Card Purchases
Police said the cards stolen in the Austin case were later used for gift card purchases at H-E-B and Walgreens. Gift cards can be moved or spent quickly, which can make the first few hours after a card theft especially important for victims.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency describes credit and debit card fraud as the unauthorized use of someone else’s card or card information to make purchases or withdrawals. That can happen through physical theft of the card or theft of card information.
The Federal Trade Commission says consumers should report a lost or stolen card immediately. Federal rules can limit liability for unauthorized charges, but the timing and type of card matter.
Anyone who discovers a card missing should contact the issuer immediately, lock or cancel the card, review recent transactions, and dispute any unauthorized charges. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says credit-card customers should call the card company right away and send written notice within 60 calendar days after the charge appears on the statement to fully protect billing-dispute rights.
Employee-Only Areas Still Need Wallet Protection
Workers should keep wallets, purses, and cards in a locked drawer, locker, office, or other secured place instead of leaving them in an open breakroom or unattended bag.
Employers can reduce the risk by limiting access to staff areas, reminding employees not to prop doors open, and training workers to verify unexpected delivery claims before allowing someone into restricted space.
If a wallet goes missing at work, the owner should report it immediately, lock or cancel cards, check recent charges, and save any information that could help investigators, including the time the item went missing, visitor details, surveillance locations, and receipts from unauthorized purchases.
APD said anyone with information can submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477. Police said a reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information that leads to an arrest.
