Sheriff Seeks Help Identifying Stolen Credit Card User
Tulsa County deputies are asking the public to help identify a man who allegedly tried to use a woman's stolen credit card at a North Tulsa convenience store.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Property Crime
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The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office is seeking information about a man who allegedly attempted to use a credit card stolen from a woman's wallet at a convenience store near East 45th Street North and North Lewis Avenue. The wallet was reportedly left on top of a vehicle at O'Brien Park during early voting.
Why it matters
The case highlights how a moment of carelessness, such as leaving a wallet on a car roof, can quickly lead to fraudulent charges. Detectives are relying on surveillance footage from the store to identify the suspect.
Detectives have obtained surveillance video showing a person they believe attempted to use the stolen card, and no suspect has been named or charged. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS.
The players
Tulsa County Sheriff's Office
The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office is the county law enforcement agency responsible for investigating crimes in unincorporated areas and assisting in cases across Tulsa County.
Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers is a community-based program that allows anonymous tips to be submitted to help solve crimes.
The details
A woman reported on October 28 that she left her wallet on top of her vehicle while visiting O'Brien Park for early voting and could not locate it when she returned. On October 29 she received a notification that someone had attempted to use her credit card at a convenience store near East 45th Street North and North Lewis Avenue.
Timeline
October 28: Woman reports wallet left on vehicle at O'Brien Park is missing.
October 29: Woman is notified of attempted credit card use at the North Tulsa convenience store.
Legal Context
Financial card fraud from stolen wallets is typically investigated through surveillance footage and transaction records rather than eyewitness accounts. Local agencies in Tulsa County use the Crime Stoppers tip line to gather anonymous leads from the public in such cases.
Residents who leave wallets or purses unattended in vehicles face the risk of identity theft and unauthorized card use. Anyone who notices unfamiliar charges should contact their card issuer promptly and report suspicious activity to law enforcement.
The takeaway
Keeping wallets and phones out of sight in parked vehicles reduces the chance of theft. Anyone with information about this case can help by calling the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS.
Further reading
For more on local theft and fraud reporting, browse Property Crime coverage in Tulsa.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox23.
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