Altered Checks, Gift Card Fraud, Retail Thefts Reported In Newtown

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — The Newtown Township Police Department reported the following incidents between Jan. 5 and Jan. 11:

January 5

• A Newtown Township resident stopped at police headquarters around 9:15 a.m. to report an incident of fraud. The resident was the victim of identity theft and discovered the fraud when he received a change of address confirmation letter from PennDOT in the mail. The incident was documented and the resident was advised to contact his banks, credit card companies, and credit bureaus to further monitor his accounts.
• At approximately 11:30 a.m. police were dispatched for a retail theft at Ulta Beauty. The total value of the loss was approximately $485. An investigation is ongoing.

January 7

• At approximately 4 p.m. police were dispatched to a grocery store for the report of a gift card fraud. The total value of the loss was $100.

January 8

• A Newtown Township resident contacted police at 11 a.m. to report fraud. The fraud occurred when the resident attempted to purchase tickets to an event through Facebook. The total value of the loss was $110.
• A Newtown Township resident contacted police to report identity theft and wire fraud. The total value of the loss was $2,125. The incident was documented and the resident was advised to contact his banks, credit card companies, and credit bureaus to further monitor his accounts.
• At approximately 3 p.m. police were contacted by a Wrightstown Township business concerning altered checks. An investigation is ongoing.

January 10

• A Newtown Township resident contacted police around 1:15 p.m. to report fraudulent charges on her credit cards. The incident was documented and the banks are investigating the matter.
• At approximately 6:30 p.m. police were dispatched to a grocery store for the report of a gift card fraud. The total value of the loss was $50.

January 11

• A Newtown Township resident contacted police around 1 p.m. to report fraudulent charges on her husband’s credit cards. The incident was documented and the bank is investigating.