Tina and Steve John

WANTED: Kisie Tina John, Steve John

Bobby John, Laura John, Pearlie Stein

(WARNING: gypsy sweetheart swindlers on the loose!)

ARRESTED! June, 2005: Kisie Peaches Tina John

The Sacramento Bee reported on June 25th that Kisie was arrested in Arizona. She is now back in Yolo County custody. The rest of the John gang is still on the loose.

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Kisie Peaches Tina Marie John (DOB 1/21/1979, French Camp, CA) is wanted by Yolo County authorities in California. Tina John was arrested in 2002 for swindling 72 year old Bob Lund of West Sacramento out of over $136,000 dollars. She plead no contest in Woodland and then failed to appear for her sentencing in November 2002. A no-bail warrant was issued for her arrest.

Steve John, Bobby John and Pearlie Stein are accomplices in the case. All players remain at large. These traveling gypsy criminals have been seen in Sacramento, Stockton, Fresno and Downey, California. If you know the whereabouts of these crooks or any tips on their crimes, please notify the Yolo County Sheriff or call (916) 371-8837.

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2005 UPDATE from CrimeStoppers Honolulu, Inc.

See also KGMB9 stories by Angela Keen.

The John gang has been spotted in Hawaii including Waikiki, Maui, and the Big Island. The following update is from CrimeStoppers Honolulu, Inc.

News Release Number:032_05
Date of Incident:2005-02-23
Date Released:2005-03-23

California Scam Fugitives-In Waikiki?
CrimeStoppers and the Yolo County, California, District Attorney's Office want the assistance of the public in locating the suspects who are wanted "Gypsy Scam/Sweetheart Swindle". The suspects featured posed as family members and targeted elderly victims. The group swindled a victim out of $140,000 in an 18-day period. The group may be in Hawaii at this time.

Suspect(s) Information
Suspect 1
Status: Wanted Fugitive
Name: Bobby D JOHN
AKA:
Ethnicity: Mixed
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Height: 5'6"
Weight:150 lbs.
Build:
Hair Description: Brown
Eye Color: Green
Markings / Attire:
Frequents:


Suspect 2
Status: Wanted Fugitive
Name: Steve JOHN
AKA: Steve Davis, Bill Allen Ramirez, Bobbie Joe John, Bobby Joe John, Christopher John, Pete John, Nicholas Christopher John
Ethnicity: Mixed
Gender: Male
Age: 40-32
Height: 5'9"
Weight:250 lbs.
Build: Heavy
Hair Description: Black s
Eye Color: Brown
Markings / Attire: Right arm tattoo Lady wi/tiger "cool", Left arm Island w/flamingo, Right hand four aces, Left hand chinese lettering C and J
Frequents:


Suspect 3
Status: Wanted Fugitive
Name: Kisie Peaches JOHN
AKA: Tina Marie John, Kisie Tina John, Tina Kisie John, Peaches John, Yolanda Castillo
Ethnicity: Mixed
Gender: Female
Age: 26-27
Height: 5'4"
Weight:132
Build:
Hair Description: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Markings / Attire: Steve on her back
Frequents:


Suspect 4
Status: Wanted Fugitive
Name: Laura JOHN
AKA:
Ethnicity: Mixed
Gender: Female
Age: 50-60
Height: 5'4"
Weight:140 lbs.
Build:
Hair Description: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Markings / Attire:
Frequents:


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