Man Wanted For Defrauding Princeton Store Out Of Thousands

PRINCETON, NJ — Authorities are asking the public for help in identifying a man wanted for defrauding a Princeton store out of thousands of dollars in March.

The man is described by proprietors as Indian or Pakistani with a beard, average height and weight and drives a white Buick SUV, Princeton Police report.

On March 24, the man, claiming to be "Ben Epstein," returned $1,280 worth of clothing to Orvis clothing store in Princeton.

The items were found to have been previously purchased with several fake gift cards from an Orvis located in Marlton, police said.

After returning the clothing, the man was given six actual gift cards. He then bought more clothes worth $1,400 at the Princeton location using another set of gift cards that were later found to be fake, police report.

If you know, or have information pertaining to the identification and whereabouts of the fraud suspect contact Detective Robert Allie of the Princeton Police Department at 609-921-2100 ext. 2123 or email rallie@princetonnj.gov.

Anonymous tips regarding this or any other criminal activity can be left on the confidential tip line at 609-688-2049 or on the online confidential tip form.

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