Mississippi authorities on hunt for man who stole $20,000 from 95-year-old widow

Mississippi authorities are actively searching for a man who reportedly stole $20,000 from a 95-year-old woman whose husband had recently passed away.

The Gulfport Police Department is actively searching for 36-year-old James Terry Mitchell III, who is wanted on charges of Uttering Forgery.

According to police, Mitchell stole $20,000 from a 95-year-old woman whose husband had recently passed away.

Mitchell is described as a 36-year-old white male, approximately 6’00”, and weighing 135 lbs. He has brown hair, a brown beard, and brown eyes.

If you have information on Mitchell’s whereabouts, contact Crime Stoppers by downloading the app, P3 Tips or by calling **Tips. We pay cash for information leading to felony arrests if the information comes through Crime Stoppers.