Sheriff's Office Asking for Help in Identifying Suspect in Check and Credit Card Fraud Case

Dec 2, 2016 - 5:30am

On May 3, 2016, the Sheriff's Office received a call regarding a fraud occurring at the 7200 block of Baker Road, in El Paso County, Colorado.

The victim stated that she just recently discovered that her checking account with ANB Bank had been compromised and her check book for that account was missing.  Approximately $6,200 has been written in checks from her account since 03/19/16. 

Credit cards were also stolen from the victim and used at multiple Walgreen's stores across El Paso County.  The charges exceed $2,700.

The suspect is described as a while male in his mid 20's, with short light brown hair and a short beard.  He has documentation identifying himself as Steven Witherspoon.

Surveillance photos of the suspect are attached to this Media Release.  If anyone has any information as to the identity and/or location of this suspect, please contact Detective Andrew Thompson at 719-520-7238 or [email protected].

MR 16-144
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Office of the Sheriff

27 East Vermijo Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
United States

719-520-7100 / 719-390-5555 (after hours)

El Paso County Jail

2739 East Las Vegas Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
United States

719-390-2000