Crime & Safety

Identity Theft Under Investigation: Pennsbury Township

State police said a West Chester man reported that an unknown person opened a bank account in his name.

POCOPSON, PA — State police at Avondale are investigating a report of identity theft of a 62-year-old West Chester man in Pocopson Township.

David Francis said an unknown individual opened a bank account in his name.
The crime occurred in the 100 block of Ballintree Lane.

Police said no information is a suspect is available.

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