Des Moines Police Department Searching for Woman Charged with Fraud

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(Des Moines, IA) -- The Des Moines Police Department says it's looking for a suspect charged with fraud.

Police say they're still searching for 42 year-old Sherry Jacobs, who's charged with filing fraudulent COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance fund applications. Investigators say more than $64,000 was illegally obtained from those applications. One other suspect is already in custody.

Jacobs is charged with:

  • 3 counts of 1st Degree Theft
  • 2 counts of Identity Theft
  • 2nd Degree Theft

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Des Moines Police Department Detective Roth at (515)237-1314. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa.


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