CRIME WATCH

Police: Suspect cashed fake checks

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Someone cashed four forged checks, which appeared to be drawn on a Merrick resident’s bank account, between Jan. 24 and 26 at a New York Community Bank in Ridgewood, Queens, according to Nassau County police officials. The Merokean lost more than $3,700, authorities said.

Police are seeking the suspect pictured above for identity theft. They requested that anyone with information about the theft call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. They said callers would remain anonymous.