NEW YORK — A 77-year-old woman was defrauded of $110,000 in two separate incidents involving an unidentified suspect on Thursday, September 5, according to police reports.
The first incident occurred at approximately 2:43 p.m. in the vicinity of Water Street and Dover Street, when the woman met with an unknown individual. The suspect had previously contacted her by phone, claiming that her bank account was at risk and instructing her to withdraw $50,000. After handing over the money, the suspect fled the scene on foot, traveling eastbound on Dover Street.
Later that day, the woman received a second phone call, instructing her to withdraw an additional $60,000. At approximately 7:34 p.m., the victim met with another unidentified individual in the same area. This time, the individual approached in a dark-colored SUV. After she handed over the money, the vehicle fled eastbound on Dover Street.
Police describe the suspect in the first incident as a male with a light complexion. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with the words “Just Do It.” The vehicle involved in the second incident is described as a dark-colored SUV.
No injuries were reported in either case. Authorities are investigating the incidents but have not yet made any arrests.
