Police Seek Pair Who Stole Newtown Resident's ID, Opened Credit Cards

A Newtown Township resident's identity was stolen — and now police are seeking a duo who used the information to open credit card accounts at numerous retailers.

According to police, the suspects used the credit cards to make purchases from Feb. 19-21 at Best Buy, Gap, Macy's and Lowe's stores in the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.

The pair, described as black males in their mid-20s, purchased saws, laptops and more, police said. They were driving a white, four-door sedan, police said.

Anyone with information on their identity should contact Newtown Township Police Detective Charles Palko Jr. at 215-579-1000, ext. 277.