MAGEE, ma’am. (WJTV) – Magee police have announced that a woman, who has warrants in Canada, has been arrested in connection with a car burglary.
The incident occurred just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, in the Dollar Tree parking lot.
According to police, the victim stated that she was approached by a man who asked for directions to the nearest hospital. The victim said she saw a woman enter her car and take her purse. The victim screamed and the two suspects ran away. Investigation shows that the female suspect had the victim’s wallet with her.
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Magee police said they apprehended the female suspect near Huddle House. She was identified as Elena Matilda Trifu, from Romania. Police said Trifu did not have the wallet with her when she was taken into custody, but she confessed to the theft.
Officers said the stolen wallet was later recovered in a trash can in the restroom of a nearby restaurant.
According to investigators, Trifu had outstanding arrest warrants in Canada from Toronto and Quebec for participating in a “criminal organization” and theft of more than $5,000. Police said she entered the country illegally with an unknown accomplice.
Trifu was arrested, booked and processed at the Magee Police Department. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) placed a detainer on her for further investigation and action.
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