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Mpls. Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect Who Impersonated Federal Agent

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Minneapolis police are asking for the public's help identifying a person of interest in a financial crimes investigation.

According to police, the victim told authorities that an unknown male called he, said he was a Federal Agent and that there was a warrant for her arrest in connection to money laundering.

"The suspect then offered her a solution to get a federal voucher by getting gift cards at a local store," police said. "An unknown male came to her house, picked her up, and drove her to a local store."

Minneapolis police released images of the male suspect and the suspect vehicle.

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(credit: Minneapolis Police)

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Sgt. David Mattson at 612-673-2358.

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