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Turnersville identity thief opened cell accounts

Phaedra Trethan
@CP_Phaedra

New Jersey State Police say a woman opened multiple accounts at a cellular phone store in Turnersville using someone else's personal information.

Police are seeking the public's help in identifying this woman, who they say used another person's personal information to open multiple cell phone accounts in Turnersville.

Police say the suspect, described as a black woman with a thin build and wearing black boots, jeans and a hooded jacket, opened the accounts at the Verizon Wireless store in Turnersville.

The woman used another woman's name, birth date and Social Security number on the accounts. They have released stills taken from surveillance video of the Jan. 13 incident, and are seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Buena Station Detective Bureau at (609) 561-1800, ext. 3403. Anonymous tips are welcome.