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Salem Cops: Man Suspected Of Obtaining 150 iPhones Fraudulently

Detectives: Do you know the man in these photos? He's accused of fraud at Walgreens and stealing $165,000 in Apple products.

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Detectives in Salem are asking for the public's help identifying a man in a major fraud scheme involving around 150 Apple iPhones valued at between $105,000 and $165,000. (Salem Police Department)
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Detectives in Salem are asking for the public's help identifying a man in a major fraud scheme involving around 150 Apple iPhones valued at between $105,000 and $165,000. (Salem Police Department)
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Detectives in Salem are asking for the public's help identifying a man in a major fraud scheme involving around 150 Apple iPhones valued at between $105,000 and $165,000. (Salem Police Department)
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Detectives in Salem are asking for the public's help identifying a man in a major fraud scheme involving around 150 Apple iPhones valued at between $105,000 and $165,000. (Salem Police Department)

SALEM, NH — Police in Salem are asking for the public's help identifying a man suspected of fraud at Walgreens after being accused of illegally obtaining a large number of cellphones. The photos are from security cameras at the store from Feb. 25.

"The man in these photographs fraudulently obtained 150 Apple iPhones, amounting to anywhere from $105,000 to $165,000," police alleged.

Police also stated, while not wanting to get in to too many details, that Walgreens is not the victim in the case; the store doesn't sell iPhones. But the incident occurred at the store.

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If you recognize this man, please contact Detective Dempsey at 603-890-2312 or at jdempsey@salempd.com.

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