By Meladi Brewer

DailyAdvocate.com

April 18

IDENTITY THEFT: Officers were dispatched to the 600 Southbrook Drive on an identity theft in which the victim has lost $3,000. The female complaint advised that approximately two nights prior at approximately 10 p.m. she received a phone call and the caller ID showed “Chase”. When she answered the individual on the other end of the line claimed to be with Chase Bank and stated she was such a great customer that they wanted her to open a checking account. She advised she has a credit card through Chases Bank, but no other account. Her checking and savings are through Greenville Federal. Despite refusing the service and not giving out her information, the person on the other end had her social security number and other information. She said she has been scammed before, so she contacted her bank the following day and advised them so they could watch for any fraudulent activity. The bank called her and asked if she knew a subject named “Pearl” from California, but she did not. “Pearl” had cashed a check from her account for approximately $3,000, and the victim also called the social security department and everywhere else she could think of to prevent any further loss. The case will need further investigation.

April 19

WANTED PERSON: At 1:35 p.m. officers apprehended a known wanted person in the 300 block of Chestnut Street. Erika Hall had a warrant for a parole violation, and she was arrested and transported to the jail.

April 25

THEFT: At 11:35 a.m. officers responded to the 5100 block of Childrens Home Bradford Road in reference to a theft from a vehicle. The manager advised she arrived at work and was notified by an employee that several items were missing out of his International work truck that had been parked in the lot. The dash camera revealed the items were taken around 7 p.m. The subject was identified as Matthew Saintignon, and he was issued a citation for theft and vehicle trespass. He was also warned for trespassing at the residence.

April 26

MISC. COMPLAINT: At 2:38 p.m. officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Wagner Avenue in referencing the sell of tobacco/nicotine products to underage persons. The female complainant advised her 16 year-old niece went into the business and bought a vape. The cashier, Fawwaz Haidrah advised he did not know she was 16 and did not ID her. He told police he did not sell anything to the girl, as there was no transaction. He did state the complainant gave him the vape back while admitting that he gave the money back to the complainant. He was issued a citation for selling tobacco/nicotine products to underage persons under 21.

April 27

THEFT: At 2:13 p.m. officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of Wagner Avenue in reference to a theft. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the employee who stated Misty Wentworth took a black swimsuit off a hanger, proceeded to the greeting card aisle, and took a pair of swim goggles out of her cart to place them in her sweatpants pocket. She proceeded to the automotive section and placed the swimsuit down her shirt. She went to the self checkout paying for the items in her cart, but she made no attempt to purchase the swimsuit or the goggles before exiting the store. Wentworth admitted to stealing all the items, and she was issued a citation.

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