Joliet Police Trying To Capture Man Using Credit Card Skimming Device At Grocery Store

JOLIET, IL — Joliet Police Department spokesman Dwayne English has issued a community bulletin alerting residents that someone has been using a credit card skimming device at a Joliet grocery store.

According to English, at 2:24 p.m. May 23, officers responded to El Ranchito Supermarket at 561 E. Cass St. after receiving information that a man had allegedly attached a skimming device to a credit card terminal at one of the store’s checkout lanes.

English said the officers reviewed store surveillance footage, which showed the suspect briefly removing an unknown object from his wallet and making contact with the credit card terminal before completing his transaction.

"When confronted by a store employee, the suspect fled the business on foot. Officers canvassed the area but were unable to locate him," English said.

The skimming device used by the suspect was recovered by officers.

The suspect was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, gray sweatpants, black shoes, and a tan hat.

Anyone who can identify the pictured suspect is encouraged to contact Detective Jeff German at the Joliet Police Department at (815) 724-3029. Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact Will County Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734 or submit a tip online through Crime Stoppers of
Will County.