
HUTCHINSON – Law enforcement authorities in Reno County are investigating a suspect for theft and fraud charges.
Police say a Moundridge woman reported that her wallet and purse had been stolen in Moundridge and that her credit cards had been used at multiple businesses around Hutchinson and McPherson.
Police arrested 35-year-old Angela Myers of Springfield, Missouri near Panda Express on East 17th in Hutchinson on Saturday.
Police found numerous items they say had been purchased at various stores in the area including two Walmarts, Walgreens and a Kwik Shop.
Police also say she may have been in a vehicle stolen out of Miami, Oklahoma.
Myers faces potential charges including felony possession of stolen property, three counts of possession of stolen property, seven counts of criminal use of a credit card, three counts of criminal damage, seven counts of theft by deception and possession of drug paraphernalia. They also reported finding a pipe with burnt residue.
Myers is jailed on a bond $11,250 dollars and is expected back in court next Monday for the reading of any formal charges.