Naseer Parrish, 20, and Warren Harris, 26, face multiple felony charges after investigators tied them to several fraudulent transactions involving items stolen during a car break-in, said Eunicia Baker, Savannah-Chatham police spokeswoman.
On Oct. 10, police responded to an entering auto report on the 300 block of East 51st Street. A wallet and checkbook stored in the vehicle were reported stolen during the incident. The same day, a suspect later identified as Parrish made several unsuccessful attempts at using the victim’s credit card at an area store. Also, Parrish was eventually identified as the suspect who made several purchases with the same stolen credit card on Oct. 20.
Investigators believe that on four occasions between Oct. 30 and Nov. 5, the victim’s stolen checks were fraudulently cashed by both Parrish and Warren, Baker said.
Parrish and Warren were arrested Thursday at a residence on the 700 block of West 46th Street and evidence linking them to a the fraud investigation also were recovered during a search.
Parrish is charged with four counts of felony identity fraud, one count of felony financial transaction card theft, one felony count of criminal attempt at financial transaction card fraud, four counts of felony financial transaction card fraud, one count of felony forgery in the 3rd degree, and two counts of misdemeanor forgery in the 4th degree, Baker said.
Warren is charged with one count of misdemeanor forgery in the 4th degree, Baker said.
This is an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with additional information on this case should call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
A confidential tip line also is open directly to investigators at 912-525-3124.