Crime & Safety

Three ID Theft, Fraud Reports Made to Police

Residents report bank account activity; Antonio's Pizza says someone posed as utility worker.

Warren police received three complaints by residents of fraud or identity theft between Thursday and Saturday.

The first report was received at 12:38 p.m. Thursday, when a Morning Glory Road resident discovered withdrawals from a business account had been made, totaling $599.70. None of the reported withdrawals were authorized, according to the resident.

Then, at 3:39 p.m., police received a complaint by Antonio's Pizza that someone claiming to represent a utility company had contacted the business requesting payment. Store owners reported sending an undisclosed amount of money.

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And at 9:46 a.m. Saturday, a Whispering Way resident reported discovering numerous bank accounts had been fraudulently opened using the victim's name and information. Purchases had been made from the accounts, although details on the amounts involved in the fraud were not disclosed.


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