Crime & Safety

Identity Thieves Buy iPhone, Make Online Purchases

The following information was supplied by the Buffalo Grove Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction. Email cristel@patch.com with questions about this blotter.

IDENTITY THEFT 

A resident reported Dec. 16 that someone had purchased an iPhone using her credit card without her knowledge. The resident was given information on what action to take with the credit card and the credit agency. 

A resident reported her PayPal account was hacked between Dec. 16-17. There were several charges that she did not authorize. 

A complainant reported that someone attempted to make a purchase using his credit card at 11 a.m. Dec. 5.

NOISE COMPLAINT

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A resident of the 100 block of Oak Creek Drive reported loud noise coming from an upstairs unit at 5:45 p.m. Dec. 17.


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