Identity Theft Leads to $750 Lingerie Purchase: Police Blotter

Friday, Feb. 22

Cell phones bought with someone else’s identity

A social security number from a resident in the 7200 block of Commonwealth Avenue was used to buy cell phones, police said. After the identity theft was reported around 7:52 a.m., the victim was credited and didn’t suffer any monetary loss.

$750 charged on fraudulently opened Victoria’s Secret Card

Someone opened a Victoria Secret’s credit card in the name of a resident from the 100 block of Ashton block and used it to charge about $750, police said. The case, which was reported around 10:55 a.m., is pending investigation.

No car insurance

A driver was cited for expired registration and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle around 3:53 p.m. near the intersection of 83rd Street and Madison, police said.

Wednesday, Feb. 20

Possible overseas shipping scam

A possible overseas shipping scam was reported at 9:20 a.m. in the 8200 block of Park Avenue, police said. No other information was available due to the pending investigation.

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See past Burr Ridge blotters:

• Elderly Residents Targeted in 2 Ruse Burglaries
• One of 23 Guns Stolen During Burglary Found in Burr Ridge Home: Police
• Items Stolen During Burr Ridge Burglary Found in Chicago: Police Blotter