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Employees Foil Attempted $85K Theft At Capital District Bank Employees Foil Attempted $85K Theft At Capital District Bank
Employees Foil Attempted $85K Theft At Capital District Bank Some observant employees at a Capital District bank are being credited with foiling a New York City man’s alleged attempt to fraudulently withdraw tens of thousands of dollars. In Rensselaer County, workers at the Berkshire Bank in North Greenbush called police shortly before 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 9, with reports that a man was attempting to withdraw $85,000. The employees were suspicious about the man’s drivers license and thought he was acting “strangely,” according to North Greenbush Police. When the transaction was denied, the man reportedly requested to withdraw $5,000. Arriving …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Police Issue Alert On Checks Being Stolen From Mailboxes In Area Police Issue Alert On Checks Being Stolen From Mailboxes In Area
Police Issue Alert On Checks Being Stolen From Mailboxes In Area Police are alerting residents in the region about a string of mail and check thefts from mailboxes. The Town of Montgomery Police Department reported on Tuesday, May 10, that the issue has been reported in a number of jurisdictions in Orange and Dutchess counties. "Checks are being stolen and mobile deposited in various banks," the department said.  The department encouraged residents and businesses to avoid having checks delivered by mail or left in the mailbox. Police said anyone whose mail and/or checks are stolen should contact their local police department.

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by Nicole Valinote