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Edwin Baez was taken into custody after Bloomingdale police tracked unauthorized activity on the victim’s accounts and collaborated with Paramus Police to apprehend Baez as he tried to pick up the fraudulent order, Bloomingdale Police Sgt. Sami Zeidan said.
The case began when the victim noticed unusual activity in their bank account, leading investigators to uncover that Baez had gained access to the victim’s personal information.
The suspect compromised multiple accounts, stealing $64,000 and making a $2,600 purchase at Best Buy, where officers intercepted him at the store, police said.
Baez was processed by Bloomingdale Police and is being held at the county jail pending court proceedings.
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