NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade
Police Seek Suspect in Stolen EBT Card Shopping Spree
Pembroke Pines police are searching for a man who used a stolen Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card—a government-issued card used for food assistance—to make unauthorized purchases. The suspect spent over $775 on items, including a large amount of coffee, at local Target and Walmart stores.
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Residents should be aware of potential credit or benefit card theft and help identify the suspect to assist in the ongoing police investigation.
Key Facts
- The suspect used a stolen EBT card to purchase over $775 worth of goods.
- The purchases were made at Target and Walmart locations in Pembroke Pines.
- Police are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Victor Lescano.