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Darien Police officers responded to the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office in Paterson, New Jersey, on Thursday, Oct. 6, to take custody of Douglas Cantey, a resident of Paterson, who was wanted in an incident that was reported on April 3, the Darien Police Department said.
The victim told police he received a UPS delivery of an empty Rolex watch box, which he didn't purchase, authorities said.
He then discovered an unauthorized purchase of $47,905 in his bank statement, police reported.
Investigators determined that Cantey purchased the watch in a store in New York City using the victim's information, police said.
An arrest warrant was issued on May 18, according to the report.
Police said Cantey was charged with:
- Credit card theft
- Illegal use of credit card
- First-degree identity theft
- First-degree larceny
He is set to appear in court on Monday, Oct. 17, authorities reported.
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