The Eighth Squad reports the details of a Grand Larceny that occurred on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 10:00 AM in Bethpage and was reported to police on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
According to Detectives, an 84-year-old female victim received a phone call from an individual falsely claiming to be a lawyer for her grandson who was arrested. He informed the victim that her grandson needed $9,800 to be bailed out and instructed the victim to withdraw the money from her bank and return home. A short time later, the victim received another phone call instructing her to go outside her residence to a parked silver SUV. A male Asian, in his mid-40s was waiting and took the victims money and fled the scene. The victim later realized it was a scam and contacted Police. Investigation is ongoing.
The Nassau County Police Department urges the community to be on alert and to remind vulnerable family members, friends and neighbors about potential scams or frauds.
Detective’s request anyone with information regarding the above incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.