Suspect Cashes Fraudulent Check At CT Bank, Police Say

Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect who cashed a fraudulent check at a Connecticut bank and tried doing the same at a second location, police said.

The suspect and their vehicle were caught on surveillance footage while completing the fraudulent transaction at Hometown Bank, police said.
Photo Credit: *Connecticut State Police*

Ben Crnic

08/25/2023 8:00 a.m.

The incident happened in Windham County on Thursday morning, Aug. 17 at the Hometown Bank in Danielson at 3 Central St., where a person allegedly tried cashing a fraudulent check, Connecticut State Police announced on Thursday, Aug. 24.

A short time after this incident, the suspect, who was caught on surveillance footage released by police, drove to a Hometown Bank branch located in Woodstock and attempted a similar transaction. However, this one was not completed, according to authorities.

The suspect's vehicle was also caught on video and is depicted in images released by police.

Anyone with information about the incident or the identity of the suspect is asked to call Killingly Police Officer McCusker or Troop D in Danielson at (860)779-4900.

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