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APRIL 10, 2013 THRU APRIL 16, 2013
SAFETY TIP OF THE WEEK
Scammers Target Businesses with Fake Emails
A favorite trick for rip-off artists is to pretend to represent a trustworthy and
respected organization. Today — and we mean that literally — we’re hearing
from businesses that have received email exploiting the good name of the
Federal Trade Commission. We don’t want you to lose money or valuable
information to a scam artist sending a phony message claiming you’re a
target of the FTC.
Scammers have sent thousands of emails that appear to be from the FTC.
These emails to businesses claim that people have filed complaints about
their companies. So if you get an unexpected email that claims to be from
the FTC and that asks you to click on a link or attachment for information
about consumer complaints, don’t open it. Don’t click on the links. If you do,
it may install malware on your computer. You can forward the email to
[email protected], but you should definitely delete it.
Nat Wood
Assistant Director, Consumer & Business Education, FTC
Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office
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BREAKING AND ENTERING
6800 block of Partlow Road, between 3:30PM on April 14, and 12:30PM on
April 15, 2013, unknown person(s) damaged doors and entered the
residence. Nothing appeared to be missing. No suspect(s).
CFS 13-040913
BREAKING AND ENTERING DAYTIME
7400 block of Blanton Road, between 7:00AM and 5:53PM on April 11, 2013,
someone broke into the residence and stole an assortment of jewelry
consisting of rings, bracelets, earrings, pendants, and two jewelry boxes.
It is valued at $4,259.00. No suspects.
CFS 13-039524
BREAKING AND ENTERING
Lovely Nails, 10817 Tidewater Trail, between 7:30PM on April 15, and
7:10AM on April 16, 2013, unknown person threw a rock through the glass
door, entered and took $200.00 from the cash drawer then left. No suspect.
CFS 13-041172
ROBBERY
Fredericksburg Shell, 5317 Jefferson Davis Highway, on April 13, 2013
between 2:00PM and 2:02PM, a black male, no further description entered
the station and showed a knife, then took $225.00 from the register. The
suspect walked out and was last seen walking southbound on Route 1.
CFS 13-040236
ROBBERY-SALEM RUN TOWN HOUSES
11900 block of Anson Court, between 9:00PM and 9:30PM on April 12, 2013,
three friends were walking home when they were detained by a black male
wearing a black ski mask, black trench coat, black pants and shoes, and
simulated a weapon. He took $50.00, a lighter, and eye drops from them. A
brief scuffle took place and the suspect dropped the lighter and eye drops
then ran away.
CFS 13-039989
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GRAND LARCENY FROM AN AUTOMOBILE-LEE’S HILL INDUSTRIAL PARK
11500 block of Shannon Drive, between 8:00PM on April 13, and 9:00AM on
April 14, 2013, three locked tractor-trailers were broken into. Taken from a
2005 Freightliner was a Cobra GPS valued at $350.00 and a Galaxy CB
Radio. Taken from a 2002 Freightliner was a Rand McNally GPS valued at
$300.00 and a 20” flat screen TV set, valued at $200.00. Taken from a 1989
Kenworth was a black Rand McNally GPS valued at $500.00 and a hammer.
No suspects.
CFS 13-040537
GRAND LARCENY FROM AN AUTOMOBILE-TIMBERBROOK
6600 block of Timberbrook Lane, between 7:30AM and 11:30PM on April 10,
2013, the victim left the vehicle parked and unlocked. Someone entered the
vehicle and stole a 14 carat gold band ring with jewels in the center, two
rows of diamonds on each side, valued at $1,200.00 and a black Motorola
ear piece valued at $40.00. No suspects.
CFS 13-039111
GRAND LARCENY OF AN AUTOMOBILE-SALEM RUN APARTMENT
11700 Barker Court, between 8:30PM on April 11, and 3:00AM on April 12,
2013, the victim reported the black 2003 Lincoln stolen. A witness saw a
black male abandon the vehicle after it was involved in an accident. The
victim denied knowing the suspect.
CFS 13-039656
GRAND LARCENY OF A BICYCLE-TIMBERS/CAMELOT
200 block of Green Arbor Drive, between 10:00AM and 1:00PM on April 13,
2013, someone stole a green Mongoose child’s bicycle with orange colored
lettering, white handle bars, and black grips, from the back fenced yard of
the residence. Bike is valued at $200.00 No suspects.
CFS 13-040246
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TAMPER WITH A VEHICLE-SAWHILL
12000 block of Boulder Court, between 2:10AM and 2:20AM on April 17,
2013, someone entered the garage activating the alarm. When the victim
approached the car, the suspect ran out of the garage. Nothing was noted
missing from the vehicle or the garage.
CFS 13-041542
PETIT LARCENY FROM AN AUTOMOBILE-OLDE GREENWICH
Unit block of Farrell Lane, between 2:00PM and 6:05PM on April 12, 2013,
someone entered the unlocked burgundy 2000 Mitsubishi Galant and took
$100.00 from a purse that was in the driver side door pocket. No suspect.
CFS 13-039924
PETIT LARCENY FROM AN AUTOMOBILE-SHERATON HILLS SOUTH
11800 block of Arthur Lane, between 6:00PM on April 15, and 6:20AM on
April 16, 2013, someone entered the unlocked blue 2010 Ford parked in the
driveway, and store a black SOG knife valued at $90.00, and a black Gerber
push button knife valued at $100.00. No suspects.
CFS 13-041448
PETIT LARCENY BICYCLE-THE TIMBERS
300 block of Albany Street, between 12:01AM on April 12, and 11:59PM on
April 14, 2013, someone entered the back yard and took a black BMX
bicycle valued at $180.00. No suspect.
CFS 13-040613
FRAUD-LAKE WILDERNESS
13000 block of Platoon Drive, between 1:00AM and 3:00PM on April 10,
2013, someone used the victim’s Capitol One Bank account and charged
$29.00 to the account. No suspect.
CFS 13-039110
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VANDALISM-MISSLE AT A DWELLING-LEE’S HILL, WATFORD VILLAGE
3800 block of Bricken Lane, between 10:15AM on April 11, and 10:18AM on
April 12, 2013, an unknown person fired a BB gun at a house window
breaking the exterior glass pane. Cost to replace it is $300.00. No suspect.
CFS 13-039619
VANDALISM-RUFFINS POND
10100 block of Sharon Springs Drive, between 8:00PM and 8:30PM on April
13, 2013, someone fired an object at the bay window breaking it. A small
hole was found, similar to one made by a BB. No suspect.
CFS 13-040519
VANDALISM-LEE’S HILL PARKE~THE FALLS
5200 block of Windbreak Drive, between 7:30AM and 4:00PM on April 13,
2013, someone shattered the right passenger side window with an unknown
object. Cost to replace it on the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is estimated at
$100.00. No suspects.
CFS 13-040276
VANDALISM-FAWN LAKE
11500 block of Ewell Way, between 8:45PM on April 15, and 8:50PM on April
16, 2013, someone bent the red flag of the mail box. According to the
victim, this has been ongoing for a long time. No suspects.
CFS 13-041221
VANDALISM-SAWHILL
12000 block of Sawhill Blvd, on April 14, 2013 at 1:30AM, someone pulled up
and broke 15 solar powered lights from along the driveway of the residence.
Victim suspects an unknown motorist in a black vehicle that was following
the victim’s car too closely and attempting to cause an accident.
CFS 13-040585
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VANDALISM
3300 block of Eagle Drive, between 5:00AM on April 14, and 9:00AM on April
15, 2013, someone broke the mailbox and post at the base, from the front of
the residence. Victim reports that he has a suspect and will prosecute. This
vandalism is ongoing.
CFS 13-041023
VANDALISM-BROAD CREEK ESTATES
6600 block of Broad Creek Overlook, between 9:00AM and 6:00PM on April
15, 2013, unknown person keyed the right side 1993 Ford pickup F-150, from
the front to the rear leaving deep scratches. No suspects.
CFS 13-041022
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After the bombing at the Boston Marathon, many people are looking for ways to help,
like donating to a charity or fund.
Doing some research first will help ensure that your donation will go to a reputable
organization that will use the money as promised — and as you intend. Urgent appeals
for aid that you get in person, by phone or mail, by e-mail, on websites, or on social
networking sites may not be on the up-and-up. Unfortunately, legitimate charities face
competition from fraudsters who either solicit for bogus charities or aren't entirely
honest about how a so-called charity will use your contribution.
If you’re asked to make a charitable donation to support victims of the bombing in
Boston, consider these tips:
Donate to charities you know and trust. Be alert for charities that seem to have sprung
up overnight in connection with current events, like the bombing.
Ask if a caller is a paid fundraiser, who they work for, and what percentage of your
donation goes to the charity and to the fundraiser. If you don’t get a clear answer — or if
you don’t like the answer you get — consider donating to a different organization.
Don’t give out personal or financial information — including your credit card or bank
account number — unless you know the charity is reputable.
Never send cash: you can’t be sure the organization will receive your donation, and you
won’t have a record for tax purposes.
Check out the charity with the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance,
Charity Watch, or Guide Star.
Find out if the charity or fundraiser must be registered in your state by contacting the
National Association of State Charity Officials.
For more on the questions to ask and for a list of groups that can help you research a
charity, go to Charity Scams.
Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office
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Spotsylvania County Crime Solvers
From January 2008 to present the Spotsylvania County Crime Solvers has
paid out $18,045 in CASH REWARDS for information through 456 calls to
the Crime Solvers telephone tip line, Crime Solvers Web Tip page and the
Text-A-Tip phone number. Information obtained has resulted in 88 arrests
involving burglaries, drug distribution, arson, vandalism, breaking & entering
and other crimes against the citizens of Spotsylvania County. To date there
has been $67,679 worth of stolen property, seized property and assorted types
of drugs recovered. Since June 2010 to present 17 Wanted Fugitives have
been arrested and are now facing their charges.
Text a tip: Text SEE911 to CRIMES (274637)
Remember your phone call, Web Tip or
Text-A-Tip can make a difference. 1-800-928-5822 or 1-540-582-5822
www.spotsylvaniacrimesolvers.org
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