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Caught: Fugitive of the Week recognized by Police Chief


Last Update: 8/25 12:47 pm
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Phoenix, Oswego Co. (WSYR-TV) - The Phoenix Police Chief says he recognized the "Fugitive of the Week" profiled as someone who lived in the village.

Chief Rod Carr says he recognized the perp, Michael Burr as someone who lives in Phoenix. Carr told NewsChannel 9 he went over to the suspect's place, got him out of bed, and cuffed him.

Burr is accused of buying thousands of dollars in merchandise using a woman's stolen credit card.
Michael Burr (Police photo)
Michael Burr (Police photo)

Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - When your credit card is stolen, you may not end up paying the bill, but victims will tell you how much of a hassle it can be, costing you in time and aggravation. 

Now, you have a chance to help a recent victim of credit card fraud by helping police catch the Fugitive of the Week.

Police say 24-year-old Michael Burr didn't just buy a few things during a shopping trip in the Town of Clay.

He's accused of buying thousands of dollars in merchandise using a woman's stolen credit card.

Wanted for forgery, the Fugitive Task Force has checked addresses in Baldwinsville and the Phoenix area, and have run out of leads.

Burr is 5’6”, 162 lbs, with a medium build and brown hair.

If you have any information about where Burr may be, call the Fugitive Task Force at 473-7625. Your call will remain anonymous.

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