Crime & Safety
Woman Charged With Felony Fraud After Stealing $1K: Marple Police
Police said a New Jersey woman used the victim's debit card to steal $1,000 which was used on hotel rooms and a car loan.
BROOMALL, PA — A New Jersey woman has been charged with felony fraud and related crimes after police said she stole money from a Delaware County resident.
According to Marple Township Police, Patricia Fitzgerald, 22, of Trenton, New Jersey, is charged with felony access device fraud and theft by unlawful taking.
A resident told police on Jan. 20 that they noticed $1,000 missing from their bank account.
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Police said the victim still had their debit card and that the only person who would have access to the card would have been Fitzgerald, a former healthcare worker.
Detectives confirmed Fitzgerald used the card to pay for hotel rooms and a car loan.
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A warrant has been requested for Fitzgerald's arrest, police said.
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