Crime & Safety

Scam Artist Uses Dead Man's Info to Sign up for Smart Phone

The following was obtained from Cuyahoga Falls police reports dated Feb. 3-5. It does not indicate convictions.

Contemptible con

A Verizon Wireless employee called a Cuyahoga Falls man last month after someone tried to sign up for a smart phone with his dead father's personal information, according to a Feb. 5 Cuyahoga Falls police report. Officers were unsure who attempted the contemptible con, and referred the man and his mother to the city's prosecutor. 

Better luck next time

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On Feb. 5, an unknown number of thieves kicked in the door of a Haas Avenue residence and tried to steal a Sentry Safe from inside the home. The attempt was unsuccessful and nothing was stolen. 

Don't leave home without it

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A woman called police on Feb. 3 after someone took her PNC debit card and withdrew $600. There is a suspect, and according to the report, the woman intends on pressing charges. 


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