According to authorities, a Toms River resident’s debit card was unlawfully used on April 18, 2026, at an ATM in the Upper Montclair area and later that same day at Menlo Park Mall.
Police described one of the suspects as a white male between 18 and 21 years old, approximately 5’7” to 5’9” tall, with a thin build and dark hair styled in a bowl cut.
Investigators from the Toms River Township Police Department and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office are continuing to investigate the incident and are urging residents to be cautious of phone calls claiming to be from banking institutions, even when the caller ID appears legitimate.
Authorities advise anyone who receives a suspicious call to hang up and contact their bank directly using the number listed on the back of their credit or debit card, or by visiting a local branch.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspects is asked to contact Det. Jesse Robertazzi at 732-349-0150 ext. 1304. All calls will remain confidential.
Dear friends,
I used to work in a bank for several years.
If there is fraudulent activity on your debit card, the bank will investigate and they will ask you for your debit card number however, they won’t ask you for expiration date and the 3 digit security code.
If anyone calls you asking for the number, expiration and security code, that is a red flag . Also the bank will not ask you on the phone for your card number , they will ask you to come down to the branch and they will freeze your card.