Forgery, Theft By Deception Warrant, July 16, 2026, Ephrata National Bank at 3190 Lititz Pk (MT) – Perry W. Bannister Jr., M/51, homeless, was charged with the above offenses following a response to a report of a male attempting to cash a fraudulent check on July 10, 2026. When the officer arrived, the suspect was no longer on scene. The bank representative advised that the suspect entered the bank and uttered a signed check made out to the name “Perry Bannister”. The check was valued at $1,893.75. He had provided a valid PA ID card of the same name. When the teller took the check and ID card to the copy machine, Bannister became nervous and demanded the check and ID be returned. He received the documents back and promptly exited the bank. CCM Global, whose name appeared on the signature line of the check, was contacted. They confirmed that Bannister was never issued a check from the company and the signature had been forged. 

A criminal complaint was filed, and an arrest warrant obtained. Perry W. Bannister Jr. remains a wanted person at this time.     

Any person knowing the whereabouts of Perry W. Bannister Jr. should call the Manheim Township Police Department at 717-569-6401 or provide information anonymously by clicking “Submit a Tip” below.