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Community Alerts
4.26.10
ATTENTION TO ALL HONDA CIVIC AND FIT OWNERS
We have had several cases where a few or all four tires have been stolen from cars during the night. All the cases involve Honda Civics and Fits. From talking to area car dealers, it appears the thieves are targeting the Honda rims. Please be alert and look out for your neighbors. Ask them to do the same. A simple precaution is to purchase a set of wheel locks from any auto parts store.
For more information, contact the 19th District Community Policing Office at 312.744.5574 or CAPS019district@chicagopolice.org.
4.23.10
CREDIT CARD SCAM
About This Crime
Typically, a senior victim is contacted telephonically at home and told that one or moreof his/her credit cards has been compromised. The offender then tells the victims that,in order to assist them, the victim must either surrender their credit cards or relate personal information, such as a social security number or credit account number over the phone in order to rectify the security breach. In the event the victim chooses to giveup the credit cards, the offender tells the victim to place them in an envelope and an associate will pick them up.
About the Offenders
Offender 1 is a female - demographics are unknown at this time
Offender 2 is a African-American male in his 20's. Height and weight are undetermined at this time.
What Can You Do
Do not give personal information over the telephone. If the credit cardcompany calls, they will not ask for your social security number. Do not give your credit cards or card numbers to anyone. Hang up the telephone and contact police.
If you have any information about similar incidents, please call the Chicago Police Department's Area 3 Robbery / Burglary / Theft Crimes Unit at (312) 7444-8263.
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