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UPDATE #2: Motion Picture Money Used Fraudulently - Arrest Warrants Obtained for 3 Suspects
Update #2, 08/23/2016: Jocelyn Gerstenlauer turned herself into the Gwinnett County Jail around noon today. Melissa Sinquefield is aware of the warrants and has made plans to turn herself in in the upcoming days.
Update #1, 08/23/2016: After a thorough investigation, the lead detective secured arrest warrants for Travis B. Taylor, Melissa A. Sinquefield, and Jocelyn A. Gerstenlauer for their involvement in a recent fraudulent transaction.
The detective learned that while Travis was loading up his shopping cart inside the Walmart, Melissa confronted Jocelyn (cashier) about money that she (Jocelyn) owed her (Melissa).
Melissa left the checkout registers and went to her vehicle while Travis brought the lawn equipment to Jocelyn’s checkout lane. Travis gave Jocelyn 10 counterfeit $100 bills to pay for the lawn equipment. Melissa later returned the lawn equipment for cash at a different Walmart.
Jocelyn never returned to work after the counterfeit money was discovered in her cash drawer.
Travis and Melissa may have left the metro-Atlanta area and could be in Early County (GA). Travis has active warrants in Early County for a case where he is accused of passing the same counterfeit $100 bills at a business in Blakely.
Travis Taylor (Blakely, GA) is wanted for Forgery 1st Degree and Theft by Deception. Melissa Sinquefield (Buford) is wanted for Forgery 1st Degree, Theft by Deception, and Probation Violation. Jocelyn Gerstenlauer (Auburn) is wanted for Forgery 1st Degree.
None of these suspects are currently in custody at the Gwinnett County Jail. If anyone knows of their whereabouts, please contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestoppersatlanta.org. You can also text your tip to “Crimes” (274637). Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Case Number: 16-067144
Link to report, photos, and video: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bmsasxjtrmjnsb7/AACAZF43uts1DxVNlmBnH4sea?dl=0
Original, 08/15/2016: (Buford, Georgia) The Gwinnett County Police Department Fraud Unit is seeking information that could identify two people suspected of using motion picture money to make a large purchase. The incident occurred at the Walmart (3250 Sardis Church Road, Buford) on Tuesday, July 19. The two suspects made the fraudulent purchase between 3pm-4pm.
The Loss Prevention Supervisor contacted GCPD to report that one of the cashiers accepted $1,000 worth of fraudulent currency. The suspects used the fake money to buy lawn equipment. Later that day, the female returned one of the items at another Walmart (Buford Drive/I-985) for cash.
The cashier who accepted the bills quit her job shortly after the incident.
Suspect Descriptions:
Black Male, pink shirt, khaki shorts, white Chicago Bulls hat, white sneakers
White Female, black shirt and pants, tattoos on both arms and chest, eyeglasses
Vehicle Description:
Red 4-door hatchback (possibly Ford Focus or Kia Forte)
If anyone has any information to share in this case, please contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestoppersatlanta.org. You can also text your tip to “Crimes” (274637). Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Case Number: 16-067144
Link to report, photos, and video: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bmsasxjtrmjnsb7/AACAZF43uts1DxVNlmBnH4sea?dl=0