State Police arrest Cortlandt man for identity theft
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Robin H. Benziger
Troop K Commander
State Police in Brewster received several reports during the month of July from residents who had valuables, including credit cards, stolen from their unlocked vehicles. It was then discovered that the stolen credit cards were being used at various locations throughout lower Westchester County. Following a detailed investigation, Hassan was identified as a suspect.
Hassan was arraigned in the Town of Southeast Court and remanded to Putnam County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail or $20,000 bond.
Numerous agencies including the Mount Pleasant Police Department, Peekskill Police Department and the State Police in Somers and Cortlandt have charges pending against Hassan for incidents within their jurisdictions. Hassan’s parole is also in the process of revocation.
The State Police would like to advise residents to lock their vehicles and not store valuable property within their cars.