Two men facing identity theft charges in Lake County

Two Florida men are in police custody and awaiting extradition to Lake County in separate identity-theft cases, authorities announced Monday.

Both thieves used stolen personal information to victimize Lincolnshire residents, police said.

One man used the ill-gotten data to buy clothes, toys, computer equipment and other merchandise -- including items he intended to give as Christmas presents, Lincolnshire police said.

The other bought airline tickets and Internet pornography with a credit card bearing a victim's name, police said.

Both thieves preyed on multiple victims, not just the Lincolnshire residents, police said.

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