NJ woman used stolen identity to withdraw money from TD Bank branches, cops say

A 26-year-old New Jersey woman has been charged in a bank fraud scheme in which she used another person’s identity to withdraw money from TD Bank branches in two Connecticut towns.

Tierra Smikle was charged with forgery, larceny, identity theft and criminal impersonation, Shelton police said.

Smikle, of Carteret, made the withdrawals at branches in Shelton and Westport. Authorities said the fraud scheme extended to banks throughout New England.

Smikle posted a $25,000 bond and was released pending a future court appearance.

Shelton police remind people to monitor their bank and credit card accounts and watch for skimmers, identity theft and check fraud.

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