Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the man who wrote thousands of dollars in fraudulent checks around Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. From June 2 through 9, police said, the man went to various SunTrust banks and cashed checks from the Hyatt Corp. using bogus identification documents. Police said he stole nearly $9,000. The culprit is described as a black male, in his 40s or 50s, about 5 foot 7 and 180 pounds. The man was bald with a white goatee and glasses. On at least one occasion, he wore a red Cincinnati Reds baseball cap. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Montgomery County police at 240-773-6330.
– Scott McCabe