HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ohio
General assistance: Stanwell Drive
A man, 44, reported Dec. 2 that he was being extorted out of money online after having a conversation on Facebook that became sexual in nature.
He said he sent the supposed woman photos of his private parts and she then said she was a child and that she would report him if he did not pay $70,000.
The man subsequently sent $1,800 before realizing he was being scammed.
Suspicion: Barkston Drive
A woman reported to the resource officer at Millridge Elementary School Nov. 30 that she had found a suspicious phone number on her son’s phone.
Officers learned that the number belonged to a friend that the boy does online gaming with. A name was located and provided to the mother.
Fraud: Locklie Drive
A resident reported Nov. 30 that three checks from her bank account were fraudulently cashed for $100 each. She said the check numbers did not match checks that were issued to her. Her bank is investigating.
Suspicious person: Wilson Mills Road
A caller said Dec. 1 that someone was sleeping in a tent in the back yard of a home where construction work was being done.
Officers learned that the person in the tent was a nephew of the homeowners who was preparing for an audition on a wilderness TV show.
Theft from auto: Millridge Road
A resident reported Dec. 1 that his unlocked vehicle had been entered overnight, and his wallet and backpack were stolen. The incident is under investigation.
General assistance: Cranbrook Drive
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