South Jersey charity Saint Vincent de Paul scammed out of $20,000: police

MEDFORD, N.J. - Thousands of dollars were stolen from a local charity that police say became the target of a recent check fraud scheme.

Saint Vincent de Paul reported to Medford Township Police that fraudulent checks totaling $20,000 were cashed in December 2023.

The thrift store and food pantry is located in Medford, and donates all proceeds back into their community to help those in need.

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Police say they are currently working to identify suspects in the investigation.

It is unclear if any of these stolen funds have been reimbursed to Saint Vincent de Paul yet.