NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade
Police Seek Suspect in Stolen EBT Card Shopping Spree
Authorities in Pembroke Pines are searching for a man who used a stolen Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card—a government-issued card used for food assistance—to purchase over $775 in goods. The suspect was recorded on security cameras buying large amounts of coffee at local Target and Walmart stores.
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Residents should be aware of potential identity or benefit theft and help police identify the suspect to prevent further fraudulent activity.
Key Facts
- The suspect spent over $775 using a stolen government food assistance card.
- The purchases were made at Target and Walmart locations in Pembroke Pines.
- Police are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Victor Lescano.