Delco Woman Loses $70K To Identity Theft: Police

CONCORD TOWNSHIP, PA — A Delaware County woman lost $70,000 after falling victim to identity theft, authorities said.

The victim's niece reported the incident Feb. 18 at the State Police station in Media. She advised that an unknown person accessed the savings account belonging to her aunt, who lives in Concord Township.

The unknown suspect(s) withdrew about $70,000 from the victim's account at various ATMs in New York City, according to State Police.

It's unclear how the suspects accessed the victim's personal information.

Troopers are investigating the incident.