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The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of February 28, 2021– March 06, 2021.  
 
February 28, 2021

• No significant activity.

March 01, 2021

• No significant activity.

March 02, 2021

• No significant activity.

March 03, 2021

• Grand Theft (Cell Phones):

An informant reported a theft at 1088 Huntington Drive (T-Mobile). On 03-03-21 at approximately 6:00 pm. A male adult and a female adult walked into the store and stole three cell phones from the counter.The suspects drove westbound Huntington Drive in a black Honda Civic hatchback and out of view. Surveillance video captured the incident. The estimated loss was $3,100.
 
March 04, 2021

• Burglary (Vehicle):

A victim reported a theft near the 3000 Block of Brookridge Road. The victim stated between 03-03-21, 10:00 pm, and 03-04-21, 8:00 am, unknown persons shattered the rear driver’s side window to his vehicle and stole a black “Puma” bag containing a pair of shoes and a medical knee brace. Deputies did not locate any surveillance video. The estimated loss was $820.
 
March 05, 2021

• Grand Theft (Truck Tailgate):

A victim reported their truck tailgate stolen near the 2000 Block of Capehart Avenue. The theft occurred on 03-05-21 at approximately 1:49 am. Suspects stole the tailgate from the victim’s Toyota Tundra truck. Deputies did not locate any surveillance video. The estimated loss was $400.
 
March 06, 2021

• No significant activity.

 
Common schemes that ID thieves use to steal your identity:

• Telemarketing- an ID thief may call you, making fraudulent offers for products, benefits, or medical services. The caller will require you to provide personal information, such as your social security number, birth date, or Medicare ID number.
• Tax ID theft- in some cases, phony tax preparers steal your social security number and sell it to scammers. In others, someone files a tax return using your social security number. For more information, contact the IRS’ Taxpayer Advocate Service at 1-877-275-8271 or visit www.irs.gov/uac/Taxpayer-Advocate-Service-6.
• Medical ID theft- medical service providers can take advantage of access to your insurance information to get medical services in your name or to issue fraudulent billing to you and your health insurer.
• Child ID theft- children’s IDs are vulnerable because children don’t need to file taxes or use their social security numbers to apply for loans for many years. By the time they are adults, the damage has already been done. Follow the steps listed on www.IdentityTheft.gov for a full guide on how to limit the impact of identity theft.

 
Report Identity Theft:

• If you are a victim of identity theft, report it immediately.
• Report it to your financial institutions. Call the phone number on your account statement or the back of your credit or debit card.
• Report the fraud to your local police. Keep a copy of the police report, which will make it easier to prove your case to creditors and retailers. Together, your ID theft affidavit and your police report make up your ID theft report.
• Contact the credit reporting agencies and ask them to flag your account with a fraud alert, which asks merchants not to grant new credit without your approval.