Glendale police are asking for the public’s help finding a sharply dressed suspect who allegedly drained about $250,000 from an elderly victim’s bank account in a single day in early May.
Investigators say the series of withdrawals happened May 5 at a bank near North 57th Drive and West Glendale Avenue. Detectives have now shared surveillance photos of a man they want identified in connection with the case.
Police release clear look at suspect
According to investigators, the suspect was caught on camera in business attire, including a sport coat and button-down shirt, during the alleged withdrawals. Glendale police released the surveillance stills late last week and asked anyone who recognizes the man to contact them, as reported by Arizona's Family.
How detectives say the scheme played out
Glendale police say the victim lives out of state and was contacted by someone claiming there had been an unauthorized transaction on their account. The caller allegedly convinced the victim to share a verification code sent to their phone. Using that code, the suspect is accused of making four large cash withdrawals that totaled roughly $250,000 at a Chase branch on May 5, investigators told KTAR News.
Glendale police want tips
Anyone with information about the suspect or the withdrawals is asked to call the Glendale Police Department’s non-emergency line at 623-930-3000. Tipsters can also remain anonymous by contacting Silent Witness at 480-948-6377, according to local coverage. Detectives say the investigation remains active and they are hoping community tips will help put a name to the face in those surveillance images.
Why this case hits a nerve
Elder financial fraud is on the rise nationwide. The FBI’s IC3 annual report notes that in 2024, people 60 and older filed 147,127 complaints and reported roughly $4.8 billion in losses, according to the FBI IC3. If you or someone you know may have been targeted, authorities advise contacting your bank immediately, filing a police report, and reporting scams through ReportFraud.ftc.gov or the FBI IC3 portal to help with recovery and next steps.
