NewsWSVN 7News – Local NewsAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade
Police arrest woman accused of using stolen identity to purchase $15,632 luxury watch
Christina Catherine Vera was arrested on charges of identity theft and grand theft after police say she used a victim's personal information to purchase a Bvlgari watch at a Coral Gables Neiman Marcus. The suspect allegedly accessed the victim's credit account by presenting a fraudulent passport card and claiming to have lost her driver's license.
Read the full story at WSVN 7News – Local NewsWhy It Matters
The incident highlights risks to retail credit account security, as the suspect was able to charge a $15,632 luxury item to a victim's account without their authorization.
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Who's Mentioned
personChristina Catherine Vera“34-year-old arrested for identity theft and fraud”organizationNeiman Marcus“Retailer where the incident occurred”organizationBvlgari“Luxury brand boutique inside Neiman Marcus”organizationSunbeam Television Corp.“Copyright holder of the news report”locationBal Harbour“Location of a separate incident involving the suspect”locationCoral Gables“City where the crime took place”