surveillance cameras caught the thief taking $ 9,000 out of the account of kate sullivan at chase branches in commack and freeport on september 23 , 2014 .
state police say the female suspect then racked up $ 4,000 in bills after opening four store credit cards in sullivan 's name in new haven , connecticut .
the 50-year-old had worked as a marketing executive for fashion designers kimora lee simmons and diane von furstenberg .