Cops Hunt Serial Check Forgers

The Gilroy Police Department needs help identifying the two people pictured above.

In recent weeks they have deposited fraudulent checks at six ATMs from Gilroy up to Milpitas — all at Citibank locations.

All the checks are going into the same account, and the account holder reported the suspicious activity to the police, Sgt. Pedro Espinoza said.

"The account holder doesn't know anything about it or is in with them," Espinoza said.

Banks allow people depositing checks to take a small percentage out as withdrawal before the check clears, so over time, depositing string of bad checks can amount to a nice chunk of money, Espinoza explained.

To date, the couple shown above has deposited over $3,000 in fraudulent money.

Anyone with information regarding the couple, or the incidents is urged to contact Officer Michael Beebe at 408-846-0350. Parties wishing to remain anonymous may call We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 (1-800-78-CRIME).