Philadelphia Police are asking for your help in identifying a man accused of stealing $22,000 from a disabled veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
After waiting for and not receiving his $44,000 disability check, the 27-year old veteran reportedly contacted the U.S. Treasury Department to find out what happened.
His check, he was told, had already been deposited at a Bank of America on Street Road in Bensalem, Pa. bank, police said.
Police discovered that another man, using a fake ID, had opened the account in the veteran's name and in six days, withdrew over $22,000.
"Not knowing how much information this person has on me as far as my identity...It's been pretty stressful. But it's just a matter of getting this guy caught at this point," said the former Marine.
He also said he has not received any of the money he was waiting for.
Police described the suspect as a bald, white man with a goatee, about 40 years old and weighing around 220 pounds.
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If you have any information about the incident or the man in the picture above, please contact Detective Parkinson with the Central Detectives Division at (215) 686-3093 or (215) 686-3094.
Police are asking anyone who sees the suspect to call 911 immediately.
