Monday, April 8, 2013
The Wilmette Police Department is investigating 22 cases of identity theft, with the local grocery store as the suspected point of theft in all 22 incidents.
The Wilmette Police Department is investigating 22 cases of identity theft, all citing the local Treasure Island grocery store located at 911 Ridge Rd. as the suspected point of theft, according to police reports. Out of the 22 cases, nine reported that their card numbers had been fraudulently used in Texas. The 22 incidents occurred between March 1 and April 14, the reports state. Updated April 16 Seven more cases of Fraud with the Wilmette Treasure Island as the suspected point of theft have been reported to the Wilmette Police Department, putting the number of identity theft cases linked to the grocery store at 22. One of the incidents occurred on April 14, one occurred on April 9, another on April 5, one on April 6 and another …
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
One of the customers of Deerfield store takes action against bookseller for not properly securing her personal information.
A Deerfield woman sued Barnes & Noble for invasion of privacy claiming her credit card information was stolen when shopped at the booksellers’ Deerfield store in August and September, according to a complaint filed Monday in federal court in Chicago. Susan Winstead filed the complaint for herself and “on behalf of others similarly situated” attempting to create a class action lawsuit against Barnes & Noble arising from compromised pin pads in 63 of the company’s stores throughout the United States, according to the complaint. Earlier: Deerfield Barnes & Noble Card Readers Were Hacked “The area of personal data protection is an area of rising public concern and something that needs to be of the utmost importance to the retail and merchant …
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Commonwealth Edison says fraudulent activities typically increase after major storms and natural disasters.
Information provided by Commonwealth Edison. ComEd is warning customers to be on the alert for scam artists who increase their activity after major storms and other natural disasters. Following the recent storm that knocked out power to more than 300,000 customers, ComEd experienced an increase in calls about two current scams that could cost customers money and valuable personal information. Scammers may call or come to your home. Representatives from ComEd always carry proper identification and never ask customers for cash or personal financial information. Customers can verify if a ComEd worker is in the area or whether a caller is an employee by calling 1-800-EDISON1. Customers can avoid being scammed by taking a few precautions: …
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Winnetka Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Feb. 22 Identity theft - A victim discovered several unauthorized charges amounting to $380.72 made on his CitiBank MasterCard. This occurred sometime on Jan. 31. Earlier: Repairman Discovers Commercial Burglary Feb. 21 Theft - A business owner discovered an estimated $35,000 missing in funds from the business account. This appears to have occurred sometime between Dec. 10, 2010 and Feb. 4, 2012. The case is pending further investigation. Feb. 20 Residential burglary - A victim discovered an unknown subject entered and removed items from a residence on the 400 block of Cedar Street. This occurred sometime between Feb. 18 and 20. Forced entry was observed on a first floor window. Various amounts of jewelry were taken, amounting …
Thursday, February 9, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Winnetka Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Feb. 4 Assisting another law enforcement agency - A 64-year-old Northfield man was arrested for an outside traffic warrant from Hinsdale police. This arrest was made after the officer was investigating an unattended vehicle parked at the intersection of Maple Street and Sheridan Road. The driver was located, the warrant was confirmed and the subject was taken to the Winnetka Police Department where he was processed and released on bond. His court date is scheduled for Feb. 21. Theft - A victim reported that his bicycle was removed by an unknown person while parked unsecured at a bike rack at New Trier High School's Winnetka campus. This occurred on Feb. 2, between 8 a.m. and 3:25 p.m. The bicycle is described as a red 1980s road bike …
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
The following arrest information was supplied by the Glencoe Public Safety Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
LAST WEEK: Glencoe Blotter: Minors Attempt Alcohol Purchases, Plus Cannabis, Burglary, Fire Jan. 8 Traffic Felony: A 42-year-old man from Tinley Park was charged with a felony for driving on a revoked driver’s license. Police stopped him for alleged failure to use his turn signal on the corner of Dundee Road and Skokie Ridge Drive. Jan. 13 Theft: Someone drove away from the Shell gas station at 635 Vernon Ave. without paying for $51.70 worth of gasoline at 11:52 a.m. -- Financial Identity Theft: A victim reported at 9 a.m. that his social security number was used for another person’s 2010 tax return. He discovered the theft when he tried to e-file his taxes and the IRS rejected his number as already being used for another person’s return. …
Thursday, December 22, 2011
The following information was supplied by the Winnetka Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Dec. 18 Criminal damage - A citizen discovered damage done by a vehicle on the park fields at 225 Sheridan Road. There were tire tracks and gouges causing damage. -- An officer discovered damage to the property of Crow Island school as well as the grounds surrounding the school. There were tire tracks on the fields and damage to the metal fence on the southeast corner. Earlier: 19 Year Old Cited for Fake ID Dec. 17 Identity theft - A man discovered that his JP Morgan Chase Visa debit card had been used to remove $2,606 from his checking account without his authorization. This occurred sometime between Dec. 13 and Dec. 17. Dec. 16 Theft - A woman discovered items, including a platinum and amethyst ring, a gold bracelet and a pearl and …
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
The following information was supplied by the Winnetka Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Last Week: Winnetka Police Blotter: DUI, Drug Paraphernalia, Missing Packages Dec. 6 DUI - A 24-year-old Evanston woman was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol at the corner of Hill Road and Ridge Avenue at 12:10 a.m. Police also cited her for improper lane usage and for driving on a sidewalk. The charge followed an accident investigation into a damaged tree and a street sign. Her court date is Dec. 28. -- DUI - A 54-year-old man from Winnetka was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol at 12:18 a.m. on 700 Hill Rd. The charge came after the driver did not follow a police officer's verbal commands and hand signals to stop the car. The officer was trying to protect the scene of a traffic accident that had just …
Thursday, December 1, 2011
The following information was supplied by the Winnetka Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Last week: Winnetka Police Blotter: 18-year-old Arrested for Domestic Battery Nov. 27 Burglary - Officers were dispatched to respond to a burglar alarm at a residence on the 500 block of Elm Street. Upon arriving, officers discovered a damaged door open. The glass window to the door was shattered. Several drawers were found rummaged through in the home. However, no property is reported missing at this time. -- Officers were dispatched to respond to a burglar alarm at a residence on the 200 block of Winnetka Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered the front door of the residence forced open by an unknown offender. Several drawers in different rooms were rummaged through and money was removed from one of the drawers. No other property is …
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
The following information was supplied by the Winnetka Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Last week's Winnetka blotter: Trespasser in Winnetka Public Library Nov. 1 Possession of a controlled substance – A 51-year-old Glencoe resident was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. The man and a 31-year-old Evanston resident were also charged with unlawful possession of a hypodermic syringe. This arrest was made subsequent to a 911 call for a report of an unresponsive subject on the premises of a house on the 300 block of Rosewood Ave. Their court dates were Nov. 2. Identity theft – A victim discovered an unknown offender attempted to change the victim’s address and open a new credit card account from Capital One. This occurred sometime on Oct. 25. There is no reported loss at this time. Possession of cannabis – Two …
Sunshine
10:33 am on Monday, April 8, 2013
What a shame. The managers and employees of this store try to deliver great customer service. I hope they get to the bottom of this. more ›