Police: Man Deposits Stolen Check at PTC Bank, Withdraws the $9K

Gwinnett County Police are looking for a man they believe deposited a stolen check at a Peachtree Corners bank earlier this summer, then withdrew the more than $9,000.

Public information officer Cpl. Michele Pihera said in a news release Wednesday morning that the suspect has been identified as Patrick Guentangue, who may have ties to Nigeria and/or Cameroon.

Police have not been able to find Guentangue at his local address, police said.

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The alleged fraud happened around 1:30 p.m. on June 10 at a BB&T Bank branch at 5125 Peachtree Parkway in Peachtree Corners. The check, for more than $9,000, cleared the bank and the funds were withdrawn before the bank discovered the check to be stolen.

Guentangue was identified via surveillance images.

His decription (from GCPD)

• Race: Black
• Age: 40
• Height: 5-10
• Weight: 220 lbs.
• Alias: Patrick Mouzong
• Vehicle: Audi (silver)
• The suspect may have ties to Nigeria and/or Cameroon. Attempts to locate him at his local address have been unsuccessful.

Police have obtained warrants for Guentangue’s arrest on charges of theft by receiving and forgery 3rd degree.

If you any information to share in this case, contact the Electronic and Financial Crimes Unit at 770 513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404 577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestoppersatlanta.org. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

Photos: Gwinnett Police PIO