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2024-00039413 |
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7/29/24 12:11 PM |
FRAUD |
ROBIN BROOK WAY |
The victim received a phone call from an unknown number stating they were from the Wells Fargo Fraud Department. The victim was asked for information like the mother’s maiden name and other private information in their bank account. After providing the information, the victim could no longer access their Wells Fargo accounts and found it was locked. Wells Fargo told the victim that multiple fraudulent charges had been made to their accounts. The victim froze all credit cards to stop the charges. |
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Police Beat 2 |
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2024-00039196 |
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7/28/24 10:00 AM |
BURGLARY AUTO |
EUREKA RD |
Victim 1 was inside the area business for approximately 45 minutes. They returned to the vehicle to find it had been burglarized. The rear driver’s side window had been shattered. Victim 1 had left a purse inside of the vehicle containing multiple credit cards, $400 in cash, and two CA DL’s. Victim 2, also inside the same business during a similar timeframe, returned to the vehicle and found the front passenger window smashed. Victim 2 had left a Lululemon bag containing sunscreen, makeup, shoes, clothes, and $80 in cash sitting on the seat. |
2024-00800307 |
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7/30/24 4:20 PM |
GRAND THEFT |
DOUGLAS Boulevard |
The victim was having dinner with family at a restaurant and had left a backpack on the floor near the table. The restaurant was very busy and did not notice someone had taken the backpack with an Apple Macbook laptop in it. |
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Police Beat 3 |
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2024-00041267 |
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8/7/24 11:30 AM |
FRAUD |
ROSEVILLE SQ |
The victim explained her wallet had been stolen. The victim stated she was approached by a stranger while shopping and engaged in a conversation. After this discussion, the victim realized that the suspect may have been distracting her to take the wallet. The victim stated that the wallet was in her purse at the front of the shopping basket. The wallet contained a driver's license and several credit cards. Approximately 30 minutes later, the victim received a notification that a credit card charge at the Galleria Apple Store was declined for the amount of $972.67. The victim also received a notification that her REI Capitol One Mastercard was also declined. The victim stated all cards had been canceled. |
2024-00041255 |
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8/7/24 11:32 AM |
FRAUD |
FOREST KNOLL |
The victim was contacted by someone claiming to be an Amazon customer service representative. They believed they were talking to a representative and was informed someone was purchasing items from their account and possibly had gained access to their personal information. The representative then transferred them to what they believed was a bank representative from the fraud department. The victim was informed there was a scam occurring, and that they should contact the FTC. Shortly after, the victim was contacted by an FTC employee who advised them there was an ongoing investigation for "POC Company" who was responsible for multiple scams. The victim was advised their bank account information was compromised and they must take out all the money from the account. The victim only withdrew $500 and didn't follow further instructions. The victim later received a phone call, supposedly from Roseville PD, advising them to cooperate with the investigation and, if not, the victim would be arrested for an outstanding warrant. The victim was instructed to purchase a $500 Walmart gift card to prove their identity. The victim purchased the gift card and then provided the information. The victim then became a bit suspicious and decided to contact Roseville Police Dispatch to confirm the activity and was informed that no call had been made. The victim then realized this was a scam. |
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Police Beat 4 |
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2024-00040939 |
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8/6/24 7:15 AM |
SERVICES |
VINEYARD RD |
Victim overdosed on an unknown substance via hypodermic needle. Responding officer administered Narcan and performed CPR, eventually the victim regained consciousness, and was transported to SRMC via AMR. |
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Police Beat 5 |
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2024-00041545 |
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8/8/24 1:30 PM |
BURGLARY AUTO |
GIBSON DR |
The victim stated that on 8/8/2024 at approximately 1330 hours they arrived at the restaurant with family and dined inside until approximately 1415 hours. When they returned to their vehicle, they discovered the front right passenger window had been smashed in and the door looked to have been dented by the use of a prying tool. Estimates of the damage to the vehicle are approximately $4000. Items stolen included a black make-up bag with multiple cosmetic items valued at $400, an Apple laptop estimated value of $1200, a Shark hairdryer estimated value of $300, orthodontia aligners valued at $400 to replace, a dark blue Chloe handbag valued at $1200, and Versace sunglasses estimated value $500. |
2024-00040010 |
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8/1/24 9:37 AM |
MAIL THEFT |
TREHOWELL DR |
The victim realized an anticipated dividend check did not arrive in the mail. The victim then began to research other expected parcels and realized the replacement credit card sent out on 7/3/2024 had been activated on 7/12/2024. The victim went to the Post Office on 7/25/2024 to speak with a supervisor about lost mail and was told that they had been aware of mail tampering in that area since June 2024. Multiple tags were placed in the mailboxes alerting the citizens of the thefts and encouraging them to check their mailboxes daily. The victim details total loss at an estimate of over $4000 which is based on the online purchases and a dividend check that was made out for $223.24. The victim canceled the dividend check and the credit card with online purchases being investigated by the bank for reversal. |
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Police Beat 6 |
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2024-00041365 |
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8/7/24 7:58 PM |
FRAUD |
IMPRESSIONIST LP |
The victim had been looking for a new vehicle and found one on Facebook Marketplace. The victim contacted the person via Facebook Messenger and was told to send $500 through Zelle to reserve the vehicle. After sending the $500, the person asked for another $500. The victim does not know who the money was sent to and the car was not reserved for purchase. |
2024-00041581 |
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8/7/24 12:00 AM |
FRAUD |
WOODCREEK OAKS BLVD |
A family member stated that on 8/7/2024 at an unknown hour in the afternoon, her mother made contact with a phishing scammer via her email. The family member explained that her mother (V) suffers from dementia and was searching her email for a contact number for Norton Antivirus to cancel her account. The victim contacted the number in the phishing email and an unknown male answered. The victim was told that if she did not pay the cancellation fee to close her account, she would go to jail. The victim was fearful and followed the unknown suspect's directions to withdraw cash and meet in person. The victim arrived at the bank to withdraw $9500 cash. Then, she met with an unknown male. The suspect showed the code word written on his hand that she had given him over the phone, and she handed him $9000. |
2024-00042129 |
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8/11/24 4:32 PM |
PETTY THEFT |
ANTRIM DR |
The victim explained they posted an old TV on Offer-up to sell. They began communicating with a potential buyer and agreed to $40 for the TV. The buyer was supposed to pick up the TV from the front porch and leave $40 under the doormat. At 1632 hours, the victim watched a female come up to the door, take the TV, and leave without placing any money under the doormat. |
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Police Beat 7 |
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2024-00039473 |
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7/28/24 8:00 AM |
PETTY THEFT |
FRONTIER LN |
An unknown suspect entered the victim's unlocked vehicle while it was parked in the driveway and stole two wallets from inside. The victim later found the wallets nearby, which were missing a credit card, cash, and gift cards. The total value of the items stolen was less than $950. The suspect used the stolen credit card multiple times the following day. |
2024-00040216 |
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7/30/24 9:00 PM |
GRAND THEFT |
HAYDEN PKWY |
On 07/30/2024 at 2100 hours the victim parked their vehicle in the covered apartment parking area to visit with a friend. The next day, the victim came out to the vehicle and noticed that several items of high value were stolen from the vehicle overnight. The victim advised that he had left the passenger front window open overnight and that is how they must have gained access. |
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