BRUNSWICK, NY — A bank employee was arrested on multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing more than $15,000 from a deceased customer’s account.
Steven P. Rocque, 50, of Troy, was arrested Feb. 23, 2026, by State Police and charged with grand larceny 3rd, two counts of identity theft 1st, possession of a forged instrument 2nd, falsifying business records 1st, and two counts of unlawful possession of personal identification information 3rd.
Investigators were contacted Jan. 26, 2026, by a financial institution in North Greenbush reporting fraudulent activity and a withdrawal from a deceased individual’s bank account.
The investigation determined the account owner had been deceased since December 2023.
On Jan. 22, 2026, Rocque allegedly deposited a forged check valued at more than $15,000, payable to an individual known to him and into an account they shared, at a financial institution in North Greenbush.
The investigation revealed Rocque was an employee of KeyBank in Brunswick.
He allegedly used his privileges as a bank employee to access the deceased victim’s account and print legitimate counter checks.
Rocque then reportedly forged the check for the exact amount of money remaining in the deceased victim’s account before depositing it at the bank in North Greenbush using an ATM.
Rocque was determined to have no known relationship with the deceased victim or their family outside their interactions at the bank.
Rocque was processed at State Police Brunswick and arraigned at Schaghticoke Town Court, where he was released on his own recognizance.
KeyBank remained cooperative throughout the investigation and has reportedly terminated Rocque’s employment.
