Identity theft suspect drains $1K from victim, state police say

State Police are asking for the public's help.

GLOUCESTER TWP. -- New Jersey State Police are looking for a man who allegedly opened a credit card account using stolen personal information and allegedly drained the victim of more than $1,000 afterward.

In this photo shared by New Jersey State Police, an alleged identity theft suspect is pictured inside a Target store in Sicklerville. photo provided 

The victim contacted state troopers at the Red Lion barracks in Southampton Township on July 28 to report that he was notified about a credit card being opened using his personal information.

Authorities say later that afternoon, the suspect allegedly bought a $400 gift card and an Apple iPad Pro, racking up a grand total of more than $1,300.

Surveillance photos of the suspect taken inside a Target store in Sicklerville and shared by state police appear to show a white male wearing glasses, a sleeveless back T-shirt, shorts and carrying an umbrella.

Readers with information regarding the incident are asked to contact the Red Lion state police barracks at 609-859-2282.