According to police, on December 16, troopers responded to a report of a theft by deception on Mill Road in Gaskill Township, Jefferson County.
The victim, a 62-year-old man from Punxsutawney, reported being scammed out of approximately $2,970 in Apple gift cards. Police said the suspect convinced the victim to purchase the cards after indicating they were going to meet for a date.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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