Stolen purse leads to arrest

Published 10:53 am Tuesday, January 3, 2017

: On 12/28/16 Investigators with the Oxford Police Department arrested Marvin Bell (51) of Oxford, for Felony Credit Card Fraud and Petit Larceny. On 12/23/16 Mr. Bell is accused of stealing a purse at City Hall and using the victim’s credit card for over a $1,000.00. Mr. Bell was charged with Petit Larceny and Felony Credit Card Fraud. Bond was set at $10,000.00.

An Oxford man was arrested last week after he stole a purse and used a credit card.

According to the Oxford Police Department, Marvin Bell, 51, went into City Hall and entered an office where he allegedly stole a purse. After leaving the building, he used a credit card he found in the purse to charge more than $1,000 in goods.

Bell was arrested and charged with petty theft and felony credit card fraud. He was taken to the Lafayette County Detention Center where he was booked on a $10,000 bond.