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Crime & Public Safety

WATCH: Man arrested for allegedly stealing credit cards from 12Stone Church

Cameras allegedly show him using the credit cards at a nearby Walmart and CVS.
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May 9, 2018

A man and his girlfriend were arrested for allegedly stealing credit cards, wallets and cash from the 12Stones Church in Lawrenceville as well as other Gwinnett County businesses.

Suwanee police arrested James O’loughlin and Kristin Dotson after he allegedly attempted to use the stolen credit cards at a nearby Walmart and CVS, Channel 2 Action News reported.

Security footage from the church shows O’loughlin wandering around, mingling with members and looking into unattended purses. Police said at least four church visitors were robbed, Channel 2 reported

The station reported that police found other stolen items in his hotel room, including more stolen credit cards.

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