Woman arrested for alleged ID theft in Yuma

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) -The Yuma Police Department said one woman has been arrested in connection with dozens of identity theft cases, and officers are looking for more potential victims.

Thirty-eight-year-old Angerale Cummings is behind bars, facing more than 80 counts, including identity theft and fraud.

The arrest follows an investigation in the north end of Yuma, specifically in the Yuma Townsite neighborhood.

Police initially contacted Cummings in connection with a stolen vehicle she was operating. That’s when investigators discovered other people’s private information in her possession.

“Through the investigation, they located numerous items, including credit cards, bank statements, Social Security cards, and all sorts of other information that didn’t belong to her,” said Sgt. Lori Franklin, public information officer with the Yuma Police Department. “During the initial investigation, we had 50 charges against her. Now, we’re up to 83 charges, but we believe there are more victims out there.”

Cummings is being held at the Yuma County Detention Center on a bond of more than $330,000.

Yuma police are asking anyone who lives in the area, particularly near Yuma High School, to check whether they are missing anything from their mailbox.

“So, we are asking anyone who lives in the area, particularly near Yuma High School, to check whether they are missing anything from their mailbox, such as a Social Security card, bank card, driver’s license, or any financial documents they were expecting in the mail but did not receive,” Franklin said. “Give us a call and let us look into it to see if you are a victim of this crime.”

Police said residents should contact the Yuma Police Department if they were expecting to receive personal documents in the mail but never received them.

They also advise residents to check their credit reports to make sure they were not impacted by the alleged crimes.

According to YPD, the crime involved mail theft, which is a serious federal offense punishable by up to five years in prison.

Local residents said the alleged mail theft is concerning for members of the community.

“I do feel bad if there’s something coming in the mail for them. Obviously, they’re expecting it, so there’s some sort of disappointment that’s going to happen,” said Ianna Herrera, a Yuma resident. “It’s just sad, and it’s not right. Unfortunately, we live in a world with harm, and obviously, no one deserves that.”

If you or someone you know believes you may have been a victim of this crime, contact the Yuma Police Department so officers can investigate.