AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – The Akron Police Department is asking for help identifying a suspect who defrauded senior citizens out of thousands of dollars on March 1st.
Akron police posted what appears to be home surveillance footage of a dark-haired male suspect wearing black clothing and white Nike shoes.
Police said the suspect talked with the elderly man about possible computer problems and eventually convinced the victim to put $8,000 into a Bitcoin machine.
Another suspect, who was acting as a money mule, then picked up $14,600 in cash.
The suspect was driving a black Toyota with New York license plate KZN2934.
If you have any information about the suspect or this crime, please contact Akron Police Detective R. Bassett at 330-375-2600. APD Tip Line (330-375-2TIP). or Summit County Crimestoppers, Inc. at 330-434-COPS (2677).
You can also text TIPSCO to 274637 (CRIMES) with tips. Callers can remain anonymous. Download the Akron PD app and text Tips411 or submit your information online here.
Fox 8 News reported on a Cuyahoga County prosecutor's warning against Bitcoin scams last March. More than 50 Bitcoin of America ATMs were seized in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties.
