Police release photo of man they say used stolen credit

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  • Posted: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 3:03 p.m.
    UPDATED: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 4:44 p.m.
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PROVIDEDPolice released surveillance photos from the Shell Station at 737 King St. showing a man (left) who was trying to use a credit card from a vehicle that was reported stolen. The photos were taken about 4:18 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013.

Charleston police are looking for a man they say used a stolen credit card to try to buy gas.

Police released surveillance photos from the Shell Station at 737 King St. showing a man using a credit card from a vehicle that was reported stolen. The photos were taken about 4:18 a.m. Saturday.

The man tried to buy $55 worth of gasoline, but the card was declined, police spokesman Charles Francis said.

The man is described as black, wearing a blue jacket, white or gray hooded sweatshirt, green pants, white shoes, and a brown cap.

Anyone with information is asked to call Charleston police at 577-7434 or leave an anonymous tip at Crime Stoppers at 554-1111.

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