Christopher Mercado, a 28-year-old man, was arrested in connection with a grand larceny case in Rockville Centre, NY. The incident involved a 51-year-old victim who mailed a personal bank check, which was subsequently altered and cashed for $13,500. Mercado faces a range of serious charges, including third-degree grand larceny, identity theft, and possession of forged instruments. Authorities encourage others who might have been victims to report to Nassau County Crime Stoppers.
A 51-year-old victim mailed a personal bank check, which was altered and cashed for $13,500 by an unknown man, police said.
An investigation led to the arrest of Christopher Mercado, 28, who is facing multiple charges related to the case.
Mercado is charged with criminal possession of a forged instrument, third-degree grand larceny, second-degree forgery, and several other related offenses.
Anyone who feels they may have also been a victim of Mercado should contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.
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