BRANCHBURG, NJ – A Monroe woman was charged after racking up $20,000 in bogus credit charges for herself after taking a home-bound victim’s credit card under the guise of purchasing her groceries for her.
Acting Somerset County Prosecutor Thomas Chirichella and Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor announce criminal charges against Lisa Pryor, age 55, of Monroe, New Jersey with theft relating to an incident that was reported to the Branchburg Township Police Department.
It started on September 7, 2021 when a resident of Branchburg Township reported that someone had unlawfully used a credit card in the victim’s name, as well as personal identifying information, which resulted in a reported monetary loss of approximately $22,000.00.
“A follow-up investigation by Branchburg Township Police Detectives identified Lisa Pryor as the suspect in this matter,” the department said in a release. “The victim who was home bound due to a medical condition identified Pryor as an acquaintance to whom she gave her credit card so Pryor could grocery shop for the victim. Investigating detectives learned that over a period of time Lisa Pryor used the credit card for her sole personal benefit without the victim’s permission or knowledge.”
According to the prosecutor’s office, on March 16, Lisa Pryor was formally charged with 3rd Degree Theft by Deception, 3rd Degree Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card, 3rd Degree Identity Theft, and 4th Degree Credit Card Theft. Investigating Detectives have been unsuccessful in locating Lisa Pryor, anyone with information as to her whereabouts is asked to contact authorities.