Man posing as Peoria doctor accused of trying to steal thousands from Twin-Cities bank

Posted on April 14, 2020
Bloomington Police Department
Prosecutors will review the case before deciding on formal charges. (WJBC file photo)

 

By HOI ABC

BLOOMINGTON – A man faces identity theft and other charges for allegedly posing as a Peoria doctor to withdraw thousands of dollars from a Bloomington bank.

Bloomington Police said they arrested Stanley Williams, 59, of Chicago about 2:30 p.m. Monday after he allegedly used a fake ID to withdraw almost $5,000 from Commerce Bank at 1339 E. Empire St., on Bloomington’s east side.

In addition to identity theft, police booked Williams for obstructing and attempted financial institution fraud.

Prosecutors will review the case before deciding on formal charges.

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