Female Charged for Using a Stolen Credit Card

Posted: Thursday, July 15th, 2010 @ 10:30 am

July, 15, 2010
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Arrested:
Zeneida R. Alvarado, 31
1500 block of Simpson Ferry Road
New Cumberland, PA 17070

Charges:
Theft by Unlawful Taking
Identity Theft
Access Device Fraud
Theft by Deception

In May 2010, while Alvarado was employed at a nursing facility in Upper Allen Township, she stole a credit card from a resident at the facility. Alvarado then used the card at various retail establishments in the Harrisburg area. On June 17, 2010 Upper Allen Police served a search warrant at Alvarado’s residence and recovered some of the items purchased with the stolen card to include a swimming pool, electronics and clothing.

A warrant was obtained and Alvarado turned herself in to police on June 13, 2010. Alvarado was arraigned before District Judge Mark Martin and released on $2,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 2, 2010 before Judge Martin.