Middletown Police Circulate Wanted Poster For Identity Theft Warrant

MIDDLETOWN, CT — Middletown authorities are asking for the public's help locating Juliet B. Ornstein, a 55-year-old woman who has an active arrest warrant, according to the Middletown Police Department.

Ornstein is wanted on charges of Identity Theft in the First Degree under C.G.S. 53a-129b, Larceny in the Second Degree under C.G.S. 53a-123, and Forgery in the Second Degree under C.G.S. 53a-139, according to the department. Police reported that she is suspected of using a stolen identity to make a large withdrawal from a local bank.

Investigators believe Ornstein may be traveling along the East Coast and could be involved in similar incidents, according to the department. The public notice did not say when the alleged bank withdrawal took place or identify the bank.

Police are asking anyone with information on Ornstein’s whereabouts to contact Detective Andrew Brooks at abrooks@middletownct.gov or (860) 638-4000. The department asked callers to reference MPD Case #2600011552.

The department also said that if Ornstein is seen, people should contact law enforcement immediately. No additional identifying details about Ornstein were included in the public notice beyond her name, age and the listed charges.

The request for public assistance centers on an active warrant and an ongoing effort to locate Ornstein. Middletown police did not provide further information in the notice about where investigators believe she may have traveled on the East Coast or whether any additional jurisdictions are involved.

Anyone who has information is being asked to reach out directly to Brooks using the contact information provided by the department and include the case number when calling. The notice did not include any court date or further procedural details tied to the warrant.

Here is the wanted poster: