Reading, PA – The Berks County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a suspect accused of stealing more than $5,000 through a check fraud scheme.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, Ariel Estrella, 33, allegedly cashed a fraudulent check totaling $5,050.50 from a victim’s checking account on November 24, 2024. Authorities say Estrella is charged with theft by deception (felony) and receiving stolen property.
Police reports show that the Reading Police Department officially filed the charges on September 19, 2025, after completing their investigation into the alleged incident.
The Sheriff’s Office listed Estrella’s last known address as 142 North 9th Street, Reading, Pennsylvania. He is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, and was born on January 25, 1992.
Anyone with information on Estrella’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Berks County Sheriff’s Office or submit a tip through the Berks County Sheriff mobile app. Officials emphasize that all calls are confidential, and every tip helps.
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