Police in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland, are asking for help identifying a woman accused of trying to cash stolen checks at banks across the Eastern Shore.
The Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office released surveillance photos of the woman Tuesday as investigators continued trying to identify her, according to WMAR 2 News.
Deputies said she was last seen July 3 at First National Bank in Stevensville, where she allegedly attempted to cash a stolen check valued at more than $9,000.
Bank Staff Recognized Her From Similar Attempts
The July 3 incident happened at First National Bank in Stevensville. Authorities said the woman attempted to cash a stolen check worth more than $9,000 but did not present identification.
According to the sheriff’s office account cited by WMAR, employees recognized her from similar incidents, including another incident earlier that day.
Police have not released the woman’s name, where the checks were stolen from, or whether the same victim or account was tied to more than one check.
Deputies Released Surveillance Images
The Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office released surveillance images in hopes that someone can identify the woman.
The report did not say whether she successfully cashed any stolen checks, whether the $9,000-plus check was recovered, or whether a vehicle was connected to the incident.
The case remains an active identification request.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy Whited at dwhited@qac.org or 410-758-6666.
What to Do If a Check Is Stolen or Altered?
A stolen check can be altered, paired with false information, or presented by someone who is not the intended payee. Anyone who discovers that a check was cashed by the wrong person should ask the bank for the cleared check image and review the payee name, endorsement, amount, deposit date, and bank where it was negotiated.
Useful records include the original check number, invoice, mailing date, envelope or tracking information, bank alerts, screenshots, statements, and any communication with the intended recipient.
Suspected stolen-check or altered-check fraud should be reported to the bank’s fraud department and local law enforcement. If the check may have been stolen from the mail, the report can also be filed with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.