Police Ask Public's Help In Locating ID Theft Suspect

Police are on the lookout for a man accused of stealing the identity of a Dutchess County man to make fraudulent money orders in Fairfield County.

Police are on the lookout for a man who they say purchased two MoneyGram money orders in the amount of $1,000.87 at the Walmart in Danbury (67 Newtown Road) and used the victim’s stolen Chase debit card to complete the purchase.
Photo Credit: *New York State Police*

Valerie Musson

10/08/2019 10:04 a.m.

New York State Police say troopers investigated a complaint of identity theft in Beekman after an unknown party made two MoneyGram purchases in Danbury using account information from a victim residing in New York on Saturday, Sept. 21.

The suspect, pictured above, purchased two MoneyGram money orders, both in the amount of $1,000.87, at the Walmart in Danbury (67 Newtown Road), according to police. The suspect allegedly used the victim’s stolen Chase debit card to complete the purchase.

Anyone with information regarding the location or identity of the man pictured above is urged to contact Investigator Melilli of SP Poughkeepsie at (845) 677-7300 and reference case 9164171. All calls can be kept confidential.

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