A warrant has
been issued by Salem police for
the suspect in the theft of credit
cards from a local gym.
Wanted on a felony arrest
warrant is Richard
Woods, 48,
of Charlestown,
Mass., in connection
with
the theft and
subsequent use
of credit cards
on Jan. 10 in Salem.
Woods and
an accomplice were observed on
video surveillance at both The
Workout Club and Best Buy in
Salem. The suspect stole credit
cards from the locker room of
the gym and then went on a
shopping spree at Best Buy and
the Apple Store, charging nearly
$6,000 on various electronics.
Salem police credit two of the
businesses for their efforts and
cooperation during the investigation.
Police said the media outlets
who played footage of the theft
and shopping spree were helpful,
as well. This cooperation and
video footage resulted in numerous
tips identifying the suspect,
ultimately leading to his positive
identification and charges being
sought.
Salem detectives are currently
working with law enforcement
agencies in Massachusetts
to locate and take Woods into
custody.