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
