Bronx Man Accused Of ID Theft

LAGRANGE, NY — A Bronx man was accused of stealing someone else's identity and trying to buy a car with it. State police said Francisco J. Gonzalez, 27, of the Bronx, was charged with first-degree identity theft, second-degree forgery, second-degree possession of a forged instrument and third-degree grand larceny, all felonies, and fifth-degree conspiracy, a misdemeanor.

Police said Gonzalez stole the identity of an out-of-state victim and then tried to purchase a car with forged documentation from a dealership in the Town of Lagrange.

He was arraigned in the Town of Lagrange Court and released on his own recognizance. His return court date is set for May 5.

Police said that, if you or your business believe you may be the victim of similar crimes committed by Gonzalez, you should call the State Police Poughkeepsie Bureau of Criminal Investigation at 845-677-7379. Reference case No. 9504441.

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