State police are investigating a theft by deception case that occurred March 10 in Canoe Township, Indiana County.
Authorities said an 87-year-old Punxsutawney man was contacted by an unknown individual posing as a bank representative. The caller persuaded the victim to purchase gift cards and provide the card information. Police said the man lost about $4,000, including eight $250 gift cards from Dollar General and one $2,000 Walmart gift card.
The investigation is ongoing.
