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Peterborough woman charged after using stolen bank card at convenience stores

Peterborough police have charged a woman with fraud after she allegedly used a stolen bank card at local businesses. AP Photo / Gene J. Puskar, File

A Peterborough woman is facing a fraud charge after a bank card was reportedly stolen and used at convenience stores in the city.

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The Peterborough Police Service says an individual reported his wallet had been stolen on July 22 and that a bank card in it had been fraudulently used at stores.

After investigating, police identified a suspect.

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On Tuesday night, the suspect was located and arrested in the area of Bethune and Simcoe streets.

Amanda Lynn Gibson, 33, of Braidwood Avenue, is charged with fraud under $5,000 and failure to comply with a probation order.

She was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Aug. 20.

In March, Gibson was arrested after allegedly stealing and forging a cheque along with theft of identification and a bank card.

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