Atlanta Woman Wanted for Insurance Fraud

ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Laverne Reese, 59, of Atlanta, for one count of Insurance Fraud. Ms. Reese is wanted in connection with a Clayton County case.

“Ms. Reese is accused of attempting to illegally secure $25,444.80 in insurance funds for lost Gucci items,” said Commissioner King. “She submitted the claim to Homesite Insurance, and after investigation, it was discovered that the items were canceled by Gucci for suspected fraud, and the claim was denied.”

Anyone with information on this case should call the Criminal Investigations Division’s warrant line at 404-463-6363.

On June 16, the arrest warrant was issued by a Clayton County Judge.

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