Crime & Safety

Fake Check Scam Targets Bronxville Bank

Yonkers man charged with larceny attempt, drug possession.

Yonkers resident Michael Ruggiero was arrested by police at Bronxville's Capital One Bank Friday morning, according to lohud.com. Investigators say he tried to cash a fake check for more than $2,500. 

Investigators say that the bank called police when workers got suspicious about the check that the 27-year-old was trying to cash. Police charged Ruggiero with felony attempted grand larceny. He was later charged with illegal possession of heroin and Xanax pills.

 

 

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