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Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals suspected of committing identity theft and credit card fraud at a retail store in Rockville, Maryland. The incident, which involved the unauthorized use of a stolen credit card, remains under investigation by state police.
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The investigation began after a Worcester County resident reported unauthorized purchases made on their credit card totaling $1,600. The purchases occurred on March 2 and March 3, 2025, at a Target store located on Bou Avenue in Rockville. Maryland State Police received the complaint on March 3 and launched an inquiry through the Berlin Barrack.
Detectives with the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division have since acquired surveillance footage showing two individuals leaving the store on the dates the fraudulent purchases were made. The images have been circulated as part of an ongoing effort to identify and locate the suspects.
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Officials are urging anyone with information about the case or who can identify the individuals in the images to contact Master Trooper James Brant directly by phone at 443-506-9492 or via email at james.brant@maryland.gov. Authorities have not disclosed additional details about the suspects or the items purchased.

Article by multiple RFHC contributors, based upon information from a Maryland State Police press release.
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