Vestavia police search for credit card thief

The police are asking the public to help identify a man who stole a credit card from a vehicle parked at the Board of Education building.

On Jan. 17, the individual in the photo was caught on a security camera after making a purchase with the stolen credit card. Sergeant Robert Owens is the investigator on the case and asked that anyone with knowledge about the thief call him at 978-0129. The Vestavia Hills Police Department can also receive tips by texting 274637 keyword VHPD or through the Submit a Tip tab on their Facebook page.