You are here: Home > Public Interest
 

Cops: Lynbrook woman stole $17G from victim's account

Police said Thursday they are still seeking an accomplice, but did not say how soon they expect to make an arrest.
Cops: Lynbrook woman stole $17G from victim's account

January 14, 2010
By JOHN VALENTI

A fraud scheme that saw suspects steal bank account contact information, manipulate accounts through their cell phones, make wire transfers via the Internet, then raid accounts with ATM withdrawals in a short period of time before the victims discovered the theft, have led to the arrest of a 19-year-old Lynbrook woman.

Nassau County police said Samirra Smith, of 30 Forest Ave., Apt. 2 A, was arrested in Westbury Wednesday evening and charged with third-degree grand larceny. She is scheduled to appear for arraignment Thursday in First District Court in Hempstead.

Police said the thefts, which occurred March 7, centered on a money transfer of $17,622 from one victim's account.

Police said once the transfer was made, Smith went to various Bank of America branches - and made withdrawals.

It was unclear how much of the transferred money was taken - or what happened to the amount left behind.

By By JOHN VALENTI
Posted Friday, January 15, 2010

e-mail E-mail this page
print Printer-friendly page
 
 
Browse more...
Megan's Law
Nassau PBA History
Most Wanted
Crime Stats
Police Blotter
 
More in Public Interest
 
After 4 arrests, LI police warn of ATM thieves
After 4 arrests, LI police warn of ATM thieves
Posted: Sep. 3, 2010
After four men are arrested and charged with stealing credit card information from ATMs, county officials ask consumers to be on the alert
Also: Newsday Video Coverage (WMV)
Also: Newsday Video Coverage (RM)
 
Nassau officials to push ahead with 'Operation Gateway'
Nassau officials to push ahead with 'Operation Gateway'
Posted: Sep. 2, 2010
OYSTER BAY - Nassau County officials say they are continuing with "Operation Gateway," which is aimed at identifying and limiting any criminal or terrorist activity on New York's waterways.
Also: News 12 Video Coverage (WMV)
Also: News 12 Video Coverage (RM)
 
Nassau police to targets aggressive drivers for two weeks
Nassau police to targets aggressive drivers for two weeks
Posted: Aug. 30, 2010
Nassau County police will be getting some help in targeting aggressive drivers, thanks to a grant from the state's Traffic Safety Committee
Also: News 12 Video Coverage (WMV)
Also: News 12 Video Coverage (RM)
 
 
Stay Informed
 
Please enter your Email Address: