Warrant Wednesday: Dutchess County Man Wanted for Identity Theft

Every week, unfortunately, the New York State Police have a list of outstanding warrants. They publish this information in the hopes that all of us will help spread the word. The New York State Police post these warrants on their Facebook page and, while we have highlighted an individual here, you can see all of this week’s outstanding warrants below.

New York State Police Troop K, Wappinger, are looking for 21-year-old Kain S. Petersen for criminal possession of stolen property in the 4th degree and identity theft in the 3rd degree. According to the New York State Police, Petersen is wanted both by the New York State Police in Wappinger and the Town of Fishkill Court following a fraud complaint reported to police in March of 2016. Petersen is accused, by the New York State Police, of using a stolen credit card to make several purchases in the Dutchess County area and, as a result, the Town of Fishkill Justice Court issued a warrant ordering Petersen's arrest in April of 2016.

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of this individual should contact the NY State Police ASAP. You should not take any police-action yourself other than to contact the NY State Police at (845) 677-7300 or email Crimetip@troopers.ny.gov.