Bronx Man Charged With Theft By Deception, ID Fraud In NH

NASHUA, NH — A New York man is facing numerous felony charges after allegedly obtaining thousands of dollars from financial institutions in the Gate City earlier this month. Anthony Riley, 36, of East Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx, New York, was arrested on May 28, 2019, on three counts of theft by deception and three counts of identity fraud, all felonies. Earlier this month, detectives received a report about theft and identity fraud incidents at different financial institutions in Nashua that on May 23.

“During their investigation, Anthony Riley was identified as a suspect and it was learned he had obtained $6,000 in cash by fraudulent means,” noted Lt. Daniel Mederos of the criminal investigation division of the Nashua Police Department. “Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Riley.”

Nashua police charged him at the Hillsborough County House of Corrections in Manchester where Riley was being held on charges issued by Bedford police. He refused bail and was arraigned in Hillsborough County Superior Court-South on May 29.

Riley faces 90 years in jail and fines if convicted of the charges.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Crime Line at 603-589-1665.

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