identity theft

Brian White, 45, used stolen information to buy an Acura worth nearly a quarter of a million dollars.

Winston Nguyen, 30, used the couple's money to buy ballet tickets and go on trips, prosecutors said.

Janet Lee, 42, pretended to be another woman to secure a SoHo apartment, prosecutors said. 

Amanda Hosten-St. Louis used Parker's debit card to make several large withdrawals, prosecutors said. 

Vincent Lopreto has a long history of faking work by Damien Hirst, according to reports.

About 80 percent of recent grand larceny cases are due to identity thefts, police said.

Michael Stewart killed Sofia Blair in 1993 after she refused to flee the country with him, police said.

People who purchased food or beverages at the venues may have had their credit card info stolen.

There were 30 grand larcenies in the 112 Precinct in the last 28 days compared to 18 in 2015.

Four men allegedly carried out a massive identity theft scheme, Queens DA Richard Brown said.  

An organized ID theft ring involving several men tallied 17 victims, police said.

He thought the Costco card functioned as a credit card and tried to buy more than $1,200 worth of items.

The employee opened store credit card accounts under five people's names, the DA's office said.

Police are searching for a woman who they say stole identities and cash from banks across the city.

Police released images of two women they say acted in concert with an accused serial pickpocket.