HORSEHEADS, NY — State police arrested a 46-year-old man following an investigation into the theft of more than $4,000 from a Horseheads resident’s bank account.
Jeffrey L. Riker, of Odessa, New York, was charged with third-degree grand larceny, a felony.
Troopers responded to a residence on Level Acres Drive in the town of Horseheads on April 21 for a fraud complaint.
The victim reported unauthorized transactions totaling $4,319 from her Chemung Canal Bank account between February and April.
An investigation determined the transactions were conducted through a Cash App account associated with Riker.
The victim stated Riker had previously been at her residence with a former home health aide and that she never gave him permission to access or use her financial accounts.
Investigators obtained bank records and social media messages related to the case.
Riker responded to state police headquarters in Horseheads on May 18 and was arrested.
He was processed and arraigned in Horseheads Town Court.
Riker was released on his own recognizance and is scheduled to return to court on June 10.
