Montgomery County Couple Allegedly Victimized Seniors: DA

Police are seeking a Montgomery County couple accused of stealing approximately $124,981 from people through identity theft, according to District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman.

Eric and Portia Martin, owners of Fort Washington-based Centra Spike Inc., an HVAC company, stole the money from victims by creating credit accounts, the DA’s office said.

The Martins somehow obtained identifying information from eight people and applied for fraudulent loans to Synchrony Financial to pay for what they claimed to be “HVAC services,” according to the DA.

None of the eight victims, mostly seniors, had been patrons of Centra Spike, nor had any applied for loans to Synchrony Financial.

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.

Police believe the couple may be in Philadelphia or Maryland, the DA said.

The following addresses were given as possible locations for the pair:

• 944 East Johnson Street, Apt. 304A, Philadelphia, PA 19138
• 1916 West 68th Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138
• 7165 Georgian Road, Philadelphia, Pa 19138
• 2609 Rooks Head Place, Waldorf, MD 20602

The investigation is ongoing, and there could be more victims, police said.

Anyone who believes they are a victim, or who has any related information, should contact Upper Dublin Township Police Detective Michael Gommer at 215-646-2101 x3464.