SYLVA, N.C. (WSPA) – The Sylva Police Department arrested two men Tuesday in reference to a widespread identity theft and check manufacturing operation. Police say they responded to reports of someone trying to use a stolen check at the State Employee’s Credit Union in Sylva, which led officers to a hotel room at the Comfort Inn where additional evidence of the theft ring was found, including various ID cards and equipment that can create credit cards, debit cards and paper checks. The Sylva Police Department said the investigation will remain open, as many victims in the area may have been impacted.
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