Allentown man charged for $100K Lowe's thefts

An Allentown man has been accused of using stolen credit cards to buy nearly $100,000 worth of goods from Lowe's stores in Pennsylvania. Attorney General Dave Sunday made the announcement regarding Alex Jose Rulan, 33, who faces multiple charges, including organized retail theft and identity theft. The attorney general's office reported that Rulan purchased items like flooring, air conditioning units, and vacuums using stolen credit cards. In some instances, he allegedly used fake IDs that matched the names on the stolen cards. Rulan's alleged theft spanned from June 2023 to December 2023, involving around 23 Lowe's stores across more than a dozen counties. Attorney General Sunday stated that Rulan targeted consumers and stores to steal valuable goods. He praised the work of the Organized Retail Crime Unit for putting a stop to Rulan's activities. The investigation into Rulan's actions is still ongoing. He is currently held in Montgomery County Jail on different charges.