Suspect Accused Of Attempting To Cash Fraudulent Check In Fairfield: Police

FAIRFIELD, CT — A 60-year-old Bridgeport man was arrested on forgery, identity theft and related charges last month, after Fairfield police said the suspect tried to cash a fraudulent check for $1,980.31 at a Fairfield County Bank on the Post Road in Fairfield, Patch has learned.

Andre Mignott was taken into custody on June 19, and charged with the following:

• Forgery, 2nd Degree,
• Criminal Attempt to Commit Larceny, 4th Degree
• Identity Theft, 3rd Degree

Bank employees alerted police after suspecting that a customer was attempting to cash a fraudulent check, Sgt. Jenna Wellington told Patch.

"Officers confirmed that the account holder had not written the check and had no knowledge of the transaction," Wellington said.

Mignott was released after posting a $2,000 bond, and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on July 24.

"The Fairfield Police Department would like to remind the public that criminals frequently steal checks from residential mailboxes and blue USPS collection boxes, often 'washing' them to alter payee and amount information," Wellington said. "To reduce your risk, avoid mailing checks whenever possible. If you must, drop them off inside a post office and monitor your account closely for suspicious activity."