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Two card skimmers found at Walmart in Wilkes-Barre Twp.

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating two card skimmers discovered at Walmart in Wilkes-Barre Township.

Wilkes Barre Township Police say they were called on December 18 about two skimming devices placed on two point-of-sale machines at registers 11 and 12 in Walmart.

Police stated the suspect pictured placed the device on December 9 and 11.

Wilkes Barre Township Police

These devices, which can capture and store card information, were found during the store's security team checks.

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Police are advising the public to closely monitor their credit and debit card statements for any unauthorized charges.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police by emailing capparell@twp.wilkesbarre.pa.us, calling 570-208-4635 ext. 268, or texting 570-760-0215.