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San Antonio police are actively searching for an unidentified suspect accused of committing fraud and theft against an elderly patient at a local hospital. The incident occurred on June 28 at North Central Baptist Hospital, located on Madison Oak Drive. According to law enforcement, the victim, a 75-year-old woman, was recovering from surgery and heavily medicated at the time of the crime. The suspect initially contacted the victim via telephone, posing as an employee of Security Service Federal Credit Union. The caller alleged that the woman’s debit card had been compromised, a claim used to establish credibility and facilitate the subsequent fraud. Following the phone call, the suspect traveled to the hospital and presented the victim with a temporary debit card. During this in-person encounter, the suspect allegedly obtained the victim’s actual debit card and her personal identification number. Police report that the stolen card information was subsequently used to make unauthorized transactions at nearby automated teller machines and retail stores. Authorities have not yet released the suspect's name, physical description, or specific identifying details, urging the public to remain vigilant. Investigators emphasize that the suspect is currently at large and pose a continued risk to vulnerable individuals. San Antonio Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding the identity or location of the suspect to come forward. The public is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 210-224-7867 or submit tips anonymously through their online portal. This case highlights the ongoing threat of impersonation scams targeting medical patients and the elderly. Police continue to investigate the full scope of the financial loss and are reviewing security footage from the hospital and surrounding areas. The investigation remains open and active as detectives work to identify and apprehend the individual responsible for these crimes.
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