Woman Steals $20K With Altered Check: Police

Bowie MD

25 March, 2021

2:36 PM

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HYATTSVILLE, MD — Police said a Hyattsville woman stole $20,000 with an altered cashier's check. Court documents indicated the crime happened on Oct. 23, 2020. After getting a warrant on Dec. 24, 2020, officers reported that they arrested the suspect, 21-year-old Susan Olivia Percival, on March 18. The write-up accused Percival of having an unnamed person deposit the altered $20,000 check into her bank account. Police alleged that Percival later withdrew that money from her account, essentially stealing unofficial cash from the bank. Deputies noted that their investigation led them to a home in the 3500 block of Longfellow Street in Hyattsville on the day of Percival's arrest. Officers added that they knocked on the door and that somebody let them into the residence where they found the suspect. Police explained that they served the warrant and took Percival to the Prince George's County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro. The Office of the Sheriff of Prince George's County explained that Percival faces charges of: Theft of $1,500 to under $25,000Theft scheme: $1,500 To $25,000ForgeryIssuing a false documentIssuing a counterfeit orderKnowingly obtaining fraudulent money Have a story idea? Please contact me at [email protected] with any pitches, tips or questions. Follow me on Twitter @JacobBaumgart and on Facebook @JacobBaumgartJournalist to stay up-to-date with the latest Anne Arundel County and Prince George's County news.