FORT MILL, SC — The York County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a serial fraud suspect who struck a local bank branch earlier this month.
On July 6, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., an unidentified older male entered the First National Bank located at 1738 Gold Hill Rd. Authorities state the man successfully cashed a fraudulent check for $7,100. To pull off the transaction, the suspect presented a fake driver’s license containing the compromised personal information of out-of-state victims.
Investigators have identified a clear pattern in the suspect’s methodology. He has actively targeted other First National Bank locations, including branches in Greensboro, NC, since May 2026. During these transactions, the man reportedly attempts to lower the guard of bank tellers by claiming he is from out of town and visiting the area to attend a funeral.
The identities stolen for these crimes belong to known victims residing in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The suspect is currently wanted for Financial Identity Fraud and Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses.
Can You Identify This Suspect?
The Sheriff’s Office and Crime Stoppers of York County have released surveillance images of the suspect. He is depicted as an older white male with a goatee, seen wearing eyeglasses and sunglasses, as well as multiple button-down short-sleeve and flannel shirts.
Please review the following surveillance files released by authorities:
Anyone with information regarding this individual’s identity or whereabouts is strongly encouraged to submit a tip. You can report information anonymously through Crime Stoppers of York County by visiting crimestoppersofyorkcounty.com or by using the P3TIPS.COM platform.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
