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Anchorage crime reports

Track APD's latest crime reports in Anchorage, by location.

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Woman cited for radio abuse - 1/6/2012 4:09 pm

Man wanted in handyman, apartment-rental scams captured - 12/23/2011 10:39 am

Mountain Village: Three wounded in reported stabbing - 12/20/2011 12:14 pm

Robbery: Two charged with manslaughter after victim shoots their accomplices, police say - 12/16/2011 10:44 am

Police seek 'person of interest' in Holiday store shooting - 12/9/2011 10:36 am

Wanted: Woman who buys goods on stolen credit

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Police are looking for this woman they say buys stuff with a stolen credit card and then returns it for cash. Here's a press release police spokeswoman Anita Shell sent out this afternoon:

Anchorage Police are asking the public to help identify this woman. She has defrauded a local store by returning over $1500 in merchandise which was purchased using a stolen credit card.

The woman is a heavy-set, light-skinned black female with shoulder length hair.

If you have any information as to the identity of this woman, call Crime Stoppers at 561-STOP. You can also submit your tip anonymously using the secure website at www.anchoragecrimestoppers.com

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