December 3, 2018 10.27 am This story is over 63 months old

Woman buys iPhone with stolen identity in Lincoln

It could be linked to another incident

A woman allegedly stole someone’s identify and opened a credit line to buy an iPhone in Lincoln on October 6.

Lincolnshire Police believe it could be linked to another recent case where a woman entered the Three store in Newark.

The female was described as having long, dark, brown hair, pulled back from the fringe and tied up on top.

She was wearing a dark top with a dark jacket over the top, blue jeggings style trousers, trainers. She was also carrying a handbag with a shoulder strap.

Lincolnshire Police released photos of a woman who the force believes may be able assist with the investigation.

Anyone with information, or who knows who the woman in the picture is, should contact police on 101, or via email at [email protected], quoting incident 158 of October 6.

It can also be reported anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.