Crime & Safety

Identity Stolen Through Gmail Account

The following reports were provided by the Winnetka Police Department.

Identity Theft
On Dec. 4, a Winnetka resident discovered that someone gained access to a personal Gmail account and completed a wire transfer transaction for $1000.00, according to police. 

Burglary
On Dec. 5, a resident on the 200 block of Poplar Street someone had forcibly entered their home and removed an envelope containing about $50.00, police say.

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