BROOKLINE, Mass. — Police are asking the public for help identifying a man suspected of installing a credit card skimmer over a payment terminal at a Massachusetts supermarket.
The Brookline Police Department on Thursday shared surveillance video of a man who appeared to slip the skimming device over the card reader as he waited for the clerk to check him out.
A manager at the unnamed store discovered the skimmer on Tuesday and a review of the surveillance system indicated the device had been in place since August, according to Brookline Police Sgt. Rob Disario.
Detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying this man who is suspected of placing what's referred to as a skimming device over a payment terminal at a local supermarket. The subject captures in the video appears to be an actual customer waiting for the clerk to check him out. He then slips the device out of his pocket and slides it over the terminal. A manager of the store discovered the skimmer this past Tuesday, September 10th. Upon review of the surveillance system, detectives spotted the suspect installing the card skimmer in August. At this time detectives do not know if anybody has been victimized but they’re urging everyone to inspect your credit card statements on a regular basis for unusual or unauthorized charges. If you discover you are a victim, report it to both the police and the credit card company right away. You can also put a security freeze your credit report to prevent someone opening a credit account in your name! Thanks for watching. #brooklinepolice #brookline
Posted by Brookline MA Police Department on Thursday, September 12, 2024
It’s not clear if anybody has fallen victim to the skimmer, but police are urging the public to inspect their credit card statements regularly for unusual or unauthorized charges.
“If you discover you are a victim, report it to both the police and the credit card company right away,” the police department advised. “You can also put a security freeze on your credit report to prevent someone from opening a credit account in your name!”
Anyone who recognizes the man is urged to contact Brookline police.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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