Crime & Safety
Livingston County, NY Man Arrested in Alleged Bank Account Theft
Livonia, NY – A 36 year old Livingston County man is facing felony grand larceny and additional charges after investigators alleged he used another person's personal information to withdraw money from
By Elliot Vaughn · 2026-10-23T20:35:12.672Z
Livonia, NY – A 36 year old Livingston County man is facing felony grand larceny and additional charges after investigators alleged he used another person's personal information to withdraw money from their bank account without permission.
According to the Livingston County Sheriff 's Office, Justin R. Fraser, 36, of Hemlock, New York, was arrested Thursday, October 22, following an investigation into fraudulent banking activity reported in the Town of Livonia, south of Rochester.
Victim Reports Suspicious Bank Account Activity The investigation began September 12, when sheriff's deputies responded to the area of Rix Hill Road in Livonia to meet with a person who reported discovering unauthorized activity involving their bank account.
Investigators allege Fraser used the victim's personal information to withdraw funds without authorization.
The sheriff's office did not disclose how much money was allegedly taken or how Fraser reportedly obtained the victim's banking information.
Authorities also did not specify how many transactions were involved.
Suspect Located at Hemlock Residence On Thursday, October 22, Sheriff's Investigator Laszlo Babocsi located Fraser at his residence and arrested him in connection with the investigation.
Fraser was charged with:
Grand larceny in the fourth degree , a felony. Identity theft in the third degree , a misdemeanor. Petit larceny , a misdemeanor. Members of the Sheriff's Office Patrol Division assisted with the investigation.
Court Appearance Expected Following his arrest, Fraser was transported to the Livingston County Jail for processing.
Authorities said he was subsequently released with an appearance ticket and is expected to answer the charges in Livonia Town Court at a later date.
The sheriff's office did not announce a specific court date in Friday's release.
The investigation highlights the potential consequences of unauthorized access to personal banking information, although officials have not publicly detailed the method allegedly used in this case.
All charges are allegations. Fraser is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.