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On two separate occasions, Wendy Hibbs, 40, of Bristol, deposited checks totaling over $10,000 to PNC Bank after withdrawing the funds.
Problem is, the checks deposited by Hibbs were “fraudulent,” Bristol police say.
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In late June, investigative services for PNC Bank contacted Bristol Borough police telling them two “fictitious” checks were deposited – one from Connecticut Life Insurance and a second from Family Savings Credit Union totaling $10,350, which Hibbs deposited on April 30 and May 2, according to court documents.
On May 1, 2, and 3 Hibbs withdrew the funds from the bank, and shortly afterwards PNC was notified the checks were spurious, according to police.
Police interviewed Hibbs on June 28 and she admitted to depositing the checks and making the three withdrawals.
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Hibbs was charged with theft by deception, a third degree felony, and released on $40,000 unsecured bail. She is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on October 16.
Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. This story was compiled using information from police and public court documents.
