ID thief swipes $70K then gets tracked across states and busted by detective

Detective cracks $70K fraud case leading to out-of-state arrest

OAKLAND, N.J. — A suspected identity thief who allegedly stole $70,000 from a local resident was tracked across state lines and arrested after a months-long investigation, authorities said.

Police say the case began in July 2024 when a victim’s American Express ac...