Crime & Safety
Montgomery County Couple Allegedly Victimized Seniors: DA
A Montgomery County couple who owns a business in Fort Washington took money from victims by creating credit accounts, police told NBC10.
By KARA SEYMOUR
Police are seeking a Montgomery County couple accused of stealing approximately $124,000 from people through identity theft, according to a report by NBC10.
Eric and Portia Martin, owners of Fort Washington-based Centra Spike Inc., an HVAC company, stole the money from victims by creating credit accounts, police told NBC10.
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Victims reportedly said they hadn’t even hired the company to do heat or AC repair and are unsure how the couple got their information.
According to a description given by police, Eric Martin, 33, reportedly has black hair and brown eyes. He is 6 feet, 1 inch and weighs 240 pounds. Portia Martin, 29, reportedly has black hair and brown eyes. She is 5 feet, 2 inches and weighs 140 pounds.
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Police believe the couple may be in Philadelphia or Maryland, NBC10 said.
Anyone with information should contact Upper Dublin Township Police Detective Michael Gommer at 215-646-2101 x3464.
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