Theft by Deception Impersonation in Roulette Township, Potter
COUDERSPORT, Pa. – Pennsylvania State Police released a public information report on August 7, 2026, detailing a theft‑by‑deception incident that occurred in Roulette Township, Potter County. The report, filed under case number 2026‑1002295, was issued by the Coudersport Patrol Unit.
The incident took place at approximately 4:22 p.m. on Center Street in Roulette Township. According to the release, an individual posing as an employee of JVB Bank accessed several financial accounts belonging to a 57‑year‑old female resident of Roulette and executed a withdrawal using fraudulent web links that mimicked the bank’s official website.
Investigating Officer T. Bringenberg (badge 15787, employee number 773730) documented the nature of the incident as “Theft by Deceptive Impersonation.” The victim, identified only by age and gender, was not named in the report. No arrest, charge, or bail information was provided in the public release, and no judicial officer or magistrate was referenced.
The Pennsylvania State Police emphasized that the information is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation proceeds. The agency also reminded the public to avoid sharing sensitive personal or financial information with unknown parties and to verify communications directly with financial institutions.
Because the public information release does not include details on an arrest, formal charges, or court proceedings, the case status remains pending investigation. The prosecuting authority has not yet announced any indictment or filing of criminal charges.
As required by law, the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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