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SPECIAL ALERT FOR GOLF COURSES AND BANKS: |
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STEVEN RAY WEAVER ARRESTED IN
GUADALUPE CO. JULY 23, 2003!! |
HIGH-DOLLAR BURGLARY OF WATCHES |
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On March 6, 2007, just after 5:00 in the morning, 4 males,
covered from head to toe with clothing and
ski masks, broke into Tourneau, a watch store at the Shops at La Cantera, on
San Antonio's far north side. The suspects smashed the front glass door with
a crow bar, then smashed the glass cases. They took a large number of very high-dollar
watches. Surveillance video shows them wearing work gloves with pink/orange
at the wrists, and using a
crow bar with a white tip. All wore blue jeans, three had dark jackets
and one wore a khaki jacket. They left the store by what might be a Gold
Chevrolet Tahoe. Anyone with information concerning this burglary is asked to contact Det. Anders at the Prue Property Crimes Unit, 207-7806. |
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NEW SHOPLIFTER ALERT - UPDATED |
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| UPDATE 4/21/2006: Both Greaver and French were arrested and booked on 4/20/2006. As of 4/21/06, Greaver is still in jail and French is out on bond. | |
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The two individuals pictured above are suspects in several incidents of shoplifting
from local big-box retail stores. On 4-19-2006 warrants were issued for
both individuals: Scott Greaver, WM, DOB 01-24-84 (left)
and Melissa French, WF DOB 04-26-85 (right). The pair have been shoplifting DVDs and Kodak dual packs (camera and printer), and are believed to have taken more than $3000 worth of merchandise during March and April, 2006. They are known to have operated in the north part of San Antonio, in the areas of Blanco Road and Balcones Heights. Retail store staff should be alert if they see this pair in their stores. For additional information on the pair, please contact Det. Sanders at Prue Property Crimes, 207-7247. |
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HOTEL ROBBERY ALERTS |
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Several San Antonio Hotels have been robbed during the April 2006.
Two hotels along NE Loop 410 were robbed, each by a lone white male with a dark
semi-automatic handgun; a third hotel, located south of
downtown along IH 35 S, was robbed by a latin male and a black male with handguns. All three robberies occured between midnight and 3 am. |
ALERT FOR PHARMACYS: CIGARETTE BURGLAR |
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SAPD Property Crimes detectives are currently looking into cases of
a burglar who targets pharmacys such as Walgrens,
Eckerds, CVS, etc., and steals large amounts of cigarettes. The cases
may be related to a similar series of burglaries in 2001. If your business has had a burglary recently where cigarettes were taken, or if you have any information on similar crimes, please contact Det. Cris Blowers at the North Property Crimes Unit, 207-7601. |
COMPUTER THEFTS AT NORTH-SIDE BUSINESSES |
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Several businesses on San Antonio's far north side (Loop 1604 area) have been
burglarized recently with the burglars taking large numbers of office
computers (more than 25 desk-tops and laptops so far). Entry was made
at night, by
breaking a window at the rear of each office building. If your business has had a similar experience recently, or if you have any information on similar crimes (or video, etc.), please contact Det. William White at the Prue Property Crimes Unit, 207-4107. |
MORE BIG BOX THEFT INFORMATION - FROM FLORIDA |
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Law enforcement agencies in Florida have issued a "STORE DIVERSION
THEFT ALERT" concerning three different groups of "transient offenders" who
are currently traveling between Texas and Florida committing "store diversion
thefts." They have targeted Lowes, Home Depot, Office Depot and other such
stores, doing shiplifting and boosting, and often mailing the stolen
items back to Florida via UPS or FedEx. They travel in teams, usually in
2 to 3 vehicles (sometimes rental vehicles).
They target convenience stores for cash register
money as well as the drop safes, and also target large retail stores for
the main safe that is left open during normal working hours. The teams consist of numerous women, children and men. Each member has a "scripted job function" in the store during the commission of the "diversion theft." Retail store loss prevention and store security managers as well as local law enforcement crime prevention and patrol units are asked to make convenience and retail stores aware of this operation. |
ANOTHER BIG BOX RETAIL THEFT ALERT: "CODE ADAM" DIVERSION |
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SAPD Property Crimes detectives have issued an alert concerning suspects who
have been going into local big box discount stores and committing Felony
Thefts. The three suspects, two females and a male, enter the store together and put several large
LCD TV monitors and other items in a shopping basket. One suspect will push the
basket, while the other two suspects go to the exit door. At the door, those
two will tell the employee watching the door that their handicapped son is
missing somewhere inside the store. The store will then activate a "Code
Adam" alert, and during the subsequent confusion, as store employees are
searching for the missing child, the suspect with the loaded basket will
exit the store with the merchandise. The three suspects have been successful at this crime at least two times at local stores recently, and have tried the crime at least two other times. Please contact Det. Kenneth Ruks at SAPD Central Property Crimes (210-207-7631) if you have or need additional information on these suspects or their crimes. |
BIG BOX RETAIL THEFT ALERT: SWAPPING STICKERS |
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The Schertz PD has issued an alert concerning persons who have already
hit several big-box retailers in the Schertz area. They bring in an
empty box (usually a DVD recorder), get a "return" sticker, and then
swap the empty box for a new one (WITH contents), swap the "return"
sticker, and then walk out the front door. Please contact Det. Steve Solitto at the Schertz PD (210-658-5321) for more information, surveillance photos, etc. |
INTERNET RELAY BOGUS ORDER SCAM |
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NEW TWIST ON OLD SCAM: Scammers, mostly in Nigeria, but also in
a variety of other countries, have increased their use of new technology in
a new twist on the old "419 Scam". Now using INTERNET RELAY (usually through
MCI or AT&T), they place a relay call to a US business that sells through the
web, and place a large order for merchandise. (Internet Relay is designed
so deaf or hearing impaired persons can communitate by internet "phone",
an internet version of TTY.) The scammers usually provide several credit card numbers to pay for the merchandise. (The cards later turn out to be stolen or otherwise bogus.) The destination for the merchandise is sometimes England, the Netherlands, or Nigeria (!!red flag!!). Sometimes, the person ordering the merchandise offers to have the order picked up, saving the merchant the trouble of shipping. There have been numerous instances of this scam in recent years, and an article on MSNBC summarizing the problem is posted at: "Con Artists Target Phone System for Deaf" Any San Antonio business that believes they have been the victim of this crime should contact their substation Property Crimes Unit. |
"VEHICLE BURGLARS" |
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VEHICLE BURGLARS ALERT
show the suspects (center) and the suspect vehicles (left and right) who
have been breaking into Ford F-150 trucks in parking lots of major
retailers in and around San Antonio. The suspects appear to enter the
retail store first (center photo), then exit and hit their target.
The suspects are described as two latin males, age 25, both about 5'6" and
120-125 lbs, one with black hair and one bald. One appears to have
tattoos on his right forearm.
The suspect vehicle, described as a brown and light brown F-150,
will usually pull up next to the victim vehicle in order to break
in. The suspects are able to pop the lock in approximately 1-2 seconds. They
then remove the stereo (and any other valuables) and leave - total
process takes less than one minute.
Anyone with information about these suspects or the crimes should contact SAPD Property Crimes, South Substation (207-7184) or Prue Substation (207-8326). |
"PARKING LOT CAR BURGLAR ARRESTED" |
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Baltimore Carlos, a local criminal with numerous previous arrests for Theft,
Vehicle Theft and Vehicle Burglary, was recently arrested (10-12-05)
while burglarizing
vehicles in the parking lot of a Loop 410 restaurant. He is out of jail on a
$20,000 bond and is awaiting trial. Baltimore Carlos is 509, 220, DOB 4-22-74. |
"SYRINGE ROBBER" - ARRESTED! |
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There have been at least three robberies during October where the actor
has threatened the store clerk with a syringe. In each case, the actor is
described as a latin male, 5'06" (or slightly taller), 150-160 lbs. (see surveillance
photo). Two of these incidents have been at Family Dollar Stores, one
in the 6000 block of S. Flores, and one in the 1800 block of Goliad. A
third incident was in the 1900 block of Nogalitos.
If anyone can identify the suspect, or has additional information on these
crimes, please contact East Property Crimes, 207-8854, or South Property
Crimes, 207-7184. |
DOWNTOWN HOTEL-MOTEL THEFTS |
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SAPD has received reports of an increating number of Thefts from HOTELS
and MOTELS in the Downtown area. Reports indicate hotel patrons leave jewelry,
laptops, and cash in their rooms, and when they return from dinner or
conferences, their property is gone. Hotel and Motel patrons should be warned to not leave any valuable items unattended at any time. If anyone has any information about these Hotel-Motel Theft cases, please contact Sgt. Jeff Ward, 207-7990 (Central Service Area Property Crimes Detail.) |
SOUTH SIDE SHOPLIFTER |
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SAPD is seeking information on the identity of the male in
the BROWN shirt seen in the photo at the left. He is a suspect in several
shoplifting cases on the South side of San Antonio, including in South
Park Mall. If anyone can identify the suspect or has any additional information about these shoplifting cases, please contact Det. Porter, 207-7184 (South Service Area Property Crimes Detail.) |
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ROBBERY OF FAMILY DOLLAR STORES |
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The person with the sunglasses in the photo at the right is the suspect in the
Family Dollar Robbery case of 7-25-05. According to witnesses and store employees,
he is similar in build to the suspect in two other recent Family Dollar
Store robberies on San Antonio's south side. If anyone can identify the suspect or has any additional information about these Family Dollar robberies, please contact Det. Carey, 207-7708 (South Service Area Robbery Detail.) |
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ROBBERY WINDCREST BANK OF AMERICA |
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AIPTEK CAMCORDER SHOPLIFTER HITS IN SAN ANTONIO AND AUSTIN |
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Big box retailers in San Antonio and Austin have been hit recently by a
suspect who, so far, has shoplifted only AIPTEK Camcorders. The suspect
takes the camcorders from the factory packaging, and walks out of the
store. (It is possible that he is also forging a new barcode for the merchandise
and then attempting to return it at another store.) The suspect, who appears to be the same person in all the recent thefts, is described as a Latin Male, 5'11, 220, with brown hair in a pony tail. He leaves the parking lot in a 1985 Mercedes 4 DR vehicle.
Businesses should be on the lookout for this suspect, and carefully check
any attempts at merchandise return of AIPTEK camcorders. |
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WARRANTS ISSUED IN THEFT SCHEME ALONG IH 35/IH 10 CORRIDOR |
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Retail businesses along the IH 35 and IH 10 corridors have been the victims
of a Theft Scheme that involves counterfeiting and replacement of
universal product codes. The scheme, which has been in operation for several
years, has resulted in the loss to corridor businesses of tens of thousands
of dollars. Businesses that have been targeted include Home Depot, Lowes and
Wal-Mart. For more information on this scheme and on the warrants that have been issued for the suspects, please go to the Press Release (PDF)issued by the Seguin Police Department: |
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ALERT: STOLEN TRUCK TAILGATES IN NORTH AREA |
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Between January 27, 2005 and the end of February, there have been over 24
incidents in the North part of San Antonio of Theft of Truck Tailgates. Nearly ALL of the tailgates have been stolen from Dodge trucks. The thefts have occurred in an arc from the Stone Oak area east/southeast to Thousand Oaks and further east to the Wetmore Rd and Judson Rd areas. Nearly all of the thefts have occurred at night. Anyone with information on these thefts is asked to contact North Property Crimes Investigations, 207-7601. |
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COMAL COUNTY FRAUD/FORGERY ALERT |
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Law enforcement agencies in Comal and surrounding counties have issued
an ALERT concerning an individual named LARRY WAYNE KOHLENBERG,
WM DOB 4/21/54, who was just released on bond from arrest on three
forgery warrants, but authorities believe he continues to be active
in this area after his release. |
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Mr. Kohlenberg is suspected of: * Stealing mail (credit card statements with checks), then * Forging the checks (amounts up to $6000), making the checks out to various companies he claims to own. * Opening banks accounts with the forged checks, but then * Withdrawing and/or transfering the money before the checks are found to be stolen and forged.
Mr. Kohlenberg often drives around in a hearse. He also carries a letter
stating he is terminally ill.
BE ON THE LOOKOUT for anyone attempting to pass suspicious or
large-amount "credit card
checks", particularly to open up a new bank account!! Please contact your local law enforcement agency if you have additional information about Larry Kohlenberg. |
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COUNTERFEIT CHECK ALERT |
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All area businesses, especially check-cashing businesses, should be on the
alert for counterfeit checks from the Bastrop, TX area. Recently, police officers in Seguin arrested a man trying to cash a counterfeit check at a cash checking business. The check was made out to the man, and had the company name of a Bastrop area cattle company. The Bastrop Sheriff's office confirmed that the cattle company named on the check does not exist, and the bank on the check confirmed that the check was counterfeit. All of the information on the check was false. The suspect's car contained several more counterfeit checks made out to him, bearing the names of different fictitious companies in the Bastrop area. All area agencies sould be on the lookout for similar forgeries!! If you have additional information on this incident, please contact Det. Sgt. Watson at the Seguin Police Department, 830-401-2370. For other similar incidents, please contact your local law enforcement agency. |
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TRAVELING SHOPLIFTERS ALERT |
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Area retailers should be on the alert for a pair of shoplifters that
have taken over $150,000 in merchandise from stand-alone big-box stores (such as
Wal-Marts) all the way from Oklahoma through Texas. They have hit stores in
numerous cities in Oklahoma and Texas, including
Cleburne, Longview (multiple stores), Wichita Falls, Temple, Waco, etc. The suspects, described as a black male and a black female, driving a silver or grey minivan, generally steal cameras, jewelry and DVD players. BE ON THE LOOKOUT! They have not yet been reported in San Antonio, but were last reported in Waco on 01-26-2005. |
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NEW SERIES OF GRAB AND RUNS |
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Between mid-October and early December, there has been a series of
Grab and Run thefts at local businesses throughout the city,
including at BlockBuster Video,
Hollywood Video, Walgrens, Sears, and Home Depot. Items taken include
DVD's and tools. The same two suspects were involved in all of these thefts: a WM, 27 yrs old, 5'10, 165, and a LM, 30 yrs old, 5'11, 235. In each incident, the suspects were seen driving away in the same Dark Blue 2002 Chevy Cavalier 2 DR vehicle. The vehicle also appeared in surveillance videos of one store chain prior to the thefts, and it appears the suspects may have been checking the situation at the targeted stores before committing the crimes. Both suspects were apprehended on December 2, 2004, but one has already been released from jail. Retail businesses should be on the alert for suspicious vehicles or persons around their stores. Record the license numbers of any suspicious vehicles, and the descriptions of suspicious persons. |
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Jesse Aceves was arrested in Atascosa County and booked into the
Bexar County Jail on 1-15-2005.!!
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Since early October, more there have been at least
13 incidents of burglaries of coin-operated machines in north-side
Kwik Wash Laundromats, plus similar burglaries all over town.
One suspect, shown at left, is Jesse Manuel
Aceves, LM DOB 12/16/72, 5'9", 230, black hair, brown eyes.
There is currently a warrant for his arrest. If anyone has information on these crimes, or on the suspect(s), please contact Lt. James Flavin, Central Substation, 207-7410. |
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BURGLARY OF J&J FOOD MART ON S. FLORES |
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On July 31, 2004, 2 suspects broke into the J&J Food Mart at 6103 S. Flores.
They took petty cash from the cash register, store merchandise, and attempted
to break into some video gaming equipment to get the change. Suspects pried
open the front door. Suspect pictured here attempted to disable the
video surveillance camera. If anyone has information on this crime, or on the suspect(s), please contact Det. F. Orta, South Investigations Unit, 207-2256. |
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ARMED ROBBERY OF SHELL STORE ON W. THEO ONE OF SEVERAL RECENT ARMED ROBBERIES |
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On October 19, 2004, a Latin male, early 20's, 5'9", 200 lbs, with a goatee,
robbed the Shell Store at 606 W. Theo. The suspect, pictured at right in the
photo, wearing a dark ball cap and checkered shirt, entered the store and waited
until all the other customers had left. The suspect then walked up to the
checkout counter and pulled out a black semi-automatic handgun and
demanded money and cigarettes. The suspect ordered the clerk to lie on
the floor, and then the suspect fled in an unknown direction.
There have been a number of armed robberies in recent weeks of convenience
stores, restaurants, motels, pizza stores, and sandwich shops, with various suspects.
All store owners should make sure that their video cameras are in working order, and
that all clerks have been instructed in store robbery prevention and procedure. |
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SERIES OF HOTEL/MOTEL BURGLARIES IN IH 35 N./EAST HOUSTON AREA |
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Between 10-01-04 and 10-02-04 there were a number of Burglaries at Hotels/Motels
in the area of IH 35 N and East Houston Street. The suspects are breaking in
through the front doors of hotel/motel rooms and taking the TV sets. All hotel/motel operators should be on the alert for this activity in all areas of town. Anyone with information concerning these Burglaries should contact East Property Crimes 207-8854. |
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SUSPECT ARRESTED: SERIES OF RESTAURANT BURGLARIES IN PLEASANTON RD./SOUTH FLORES AREA |
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There has been a series of RESTAURANT BURGLARIES (at least 17 between 8/21/04
and 9/27/04) in the area of Pleasanton Road and South Flores, on the
South side of San Antonio. The burglaries have involved 11 different
restaurants, with some restaurant being burglarized more than once. All of
the burglaries have occurred during the early morning hours, usually
between 3:00am and 5:00am.
Anyone having any information on these cases can contact South Property Crimes,
Det. David Espinoza, 207-7184.
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Suspect Joel Hernendez, LM 11-13-1977, was arrested 10-06-2004, and
charged with a number of these Burglaries. |
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NEW SERIES OF GRAB-AND-RUN THEFTS AT "DOLLAR" STORES |
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There has been a new series of "grab-and-run" thefts at Family Dollar and
Doller General Stores on the East side of town
during August. The suspect, described in at least two cases as a bald latin
male, enters the store, grabs an armload of merchandise, and runs from the
store to a vehicle described as light-color (grey or dirty yellow) 1980s
Olds Cutlass 4-door. If you have any information about these cases or suspect, please contact East Property Crimes, Det. Hill (207-8854). |
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SERIES OF VEHICLE THEFTS BY PROSPECTIVE "BUYER" |
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During June and August there has been a series of Vehicle Theft cases which
all follow the same MO: A prospective buyer expresses interest in a
vehicle for sale, then while test driving the vehicle or while seated in
the car in the lot, he drives away. In at least one case, the Suspect forced
the owner out of the vehicle at gunpoint. The suspect is hitting small car lots and individuals who have advertised their car for sale in the newspaper or on the internet. In at least two cases, the suspect was dropped off at the location by a black male and black female in a white Suburban or Jeep Cherokee (also probably stolen). These cases have been reported all over town. The Suspect is described as a white male, raggedly dressed, with brown wavey hair, who has also been described as having no front teeth. If you have any information about these crimes or the suspect, please contact East Property Crimes, Det. Young (207-8854). |
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THEFTS OF DVD'S FROM VIDEO STORES |
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In one recent shoplifting case at a Blockbuster Video Store on
SE Military Drive on August 4, the suspect entered the store carrying a black
backpack, went through the store collecting DVD movies, then became
angry and abusive to store employees when they tried to prevent him
from exiting the store without paying for the movies. Suspect even
placed his hand inside his waistband, as if he had a weapon. Suspect
forced open a door that employees had locked, and fled in a brown/orange
Chevy or Ford pickup. Suspect is described as a latin male, 30-40, 5'6", 180, with short wavy hair, a goatee and a mustache. Any information on this crime or the suspect should be sent to South Property Crimes, Det. Espinoza (207-7646). |
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TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL ALERT : CASHIERS CHECK SCAM |
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The Texas Attorney General has issued an alert concerning counterfeit
cashier's checks. Victims generally were trying to sell a big-ticket
item on-line, or through the newspaper, and were offered a cashier's
check for an amount larger than the selling price of the item. The buyer
is asked to wire back the difference, but later discovers that the
original check was no good, and is out the entire amount (and the item). For more information on the Attorney General's Cashier's Check Alert, and on other Consumer Alerts, please go to: TEXAS OAG Consumer Alerts . |
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ALERT : THEFTS FROM "SECURE" MAILBOXES |
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There have been several reports recently of individuals stealing mail from
secured mailboxes for purposes of ID theft, or for any money orders or
other financial instruments that may be in the mail. Businesses are advised to give mail directly to the mail carrier, or place it in delivery slots inside the post office. It appears that some of the so-called "secure" mail boxes are not that secure.
If you have any information on this series of mail-box thefts, please
contact SAPD (or your local law enforcement agency) or the US Postal
Inspector's office. (San Antonio is served out of the Fort Worth
Branch Office, 817-317-3400.) |
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ALERT : CASH RECEIPTS PICK-UP: SECURITY GUARD IMPERSONATOR |
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Target Stores Security Manager reports an attempted theft of store cash
receipts by a person posing as a security guard. On Saturday, July 10, a man
wearing a grey security-stype uniform that displayed a badge with
"SECURITAS" engraved on it and with a name-plate with "GARCIA" stamped on it,
entered the Walzem store and went to the Customer Service desk. The "guard" contacted
the cashier, stating he was there to pick up the Daily Cash Deposits. When
questioned, the suspect demanded to speak to a Security Representative. A
store security rep contacted the suspect, and when asked about the purpose
of the visit, the suspect ran from the store and fled on foot. The suspect is described as a latin male, 5'08", medium build, wearing a grey security-type uniform. Anyone having any information about the suspect is asked to contact East Property Crimes, 207-8854. UPDATE: Target has reported a second attempt at another store, by a suspect wearing a security guard uniform. All stores are advised to be on the lookout for this suspect(s), or for any "security guard" who behaves in a suspicious manner. |
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ALERT : SCOOTER BURGLARIES |
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During June and July, there have been a number of burglaries of auto-parts
stores where the property taken was scooters.
The burglaries have occured all over
San Antonio and may be related. AutoZone stores in San Antonio have experienced several similar burglaries where suspects have broken into a store and stolen small motorized scooters. The 2 male suspects break in or kick in the door, then use bolt cutters to cut chains securing the scooters. In one of the burglaries, a large white vehicle (possibly an Olds or Lincoln) was backed into the doors. AutoZone is ofering a Reward and has furnished SURVEILLANCE PHOTOS (PDF) of the suspects breaking into a store on SW Military on 6-25-04 and into one on S WW White on 7-06-04. If you have any information on these burglaries or the suspects, please contact AutoZone's Reward number 1-800-848-4338, or call SAPD Investigations detectives at East (207-8854) or South (207-7184).
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ALERT : 400 KROGER MONEY ORDERS STOLEN IN TEXAS |
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Kroger Food Stores of Texas reports that 400 of their proprietary money orders
have been stolen. The serial numbers of the stolen money orders are:
08152928000 through 08152928399. The values that have been presented at
credit unions are $500 to $1,000. Unknown persons are presenting the money
orders for cash or depositing the money orders and requesting cash back.
LOSS PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS: |
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PURSE SNATCHINGS IN STORE PARKING LOTS |
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A number of purse snatchings have been reported on the South and East
sides of San Antonio during July.
The suspect drives through store parking lots and
grabs onto the purses of female customers as they are walking to or from the
store. The suspect drags the customer alongside the car until they
let go of the purse. So far, two incidents have been reported in Wal-Mart
parking lots and one at a Toys-R-Us parking lot. SUSPECT INFO: The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, shaved head, 20-30 years old, with a tatoo on his left shoulder. He has worked alone or with a male accomplice. The car, which was reported stolen on 6/25/04 in the NW part of town, is described as a Gold Ford Escort 4-door. Several license plates have been used, including W66KWK and L05FND.
Anyone with information about these incidents or the suspect(s), please
contact Detective David Espinoza at South Robbery. 207-8184. |
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ALERT FOR DEALERS OF TRACTORS, ATV's & MOTORIZED PLEASURE VEHICLES |
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Local law enforcement agencies have issued an alert to Dealers of ATV's,
Tractors and similar vehicles (Honda, Kubota, John Deere, etc.) or
any type of retail outlet that deals in tractors or motorized pleasure
vehicles/craft : A number of vehicles have already been stolen from dealerships, and additional incidents may occur during the holiday weekend period. Suspects usually case the location several days before they hit. They usually walk the entire perimeter looking for alarms and cameras. In previous incidents, the suspects have cut a fence against a large vacant field or drainage ditch, so they have an escape route, if necessary. Once on the premises, they steal any vehicle available and load it with merchandise. They exit through the gate, and always take the locks and chains, leaving no evidence. They appear to always wear gloves. Employees or owners may have noticed a potential customer in their place of business, walking the entire premises and buying nothing. This should be regarded as suspicious, and a cause for alert. If any businesses have noticed this behavior, or have any information concerning the incidents, please contact the SAPD Vehicle Crimes Unit, 207-7345. |
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FBI WARNS ABOUT DEMONSTRATIONS |
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The FBI has warned at least 10 police departments across the
country concerning the possibility of
protests by radical environmentalists, possibly
violent ones, in support of a jailed arsonist. (Departments
warned specifically are in Oregon, California, Kansas, West Virginia,
Massachusetts, and Florida. The protests were most likely on the weekend
of June 11-13, but there is also the
possibility of demonstrations at other times.) San Antonio is not on the FBI's warning list, but local businesses should be alert to this threat. According to the FBI, the environmental groups target agriculture research labs, car dealerships and construction sites. |
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HIGH-DOLLAR CLOTHING GRAB & RUNSSuspect Information Needed |
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There have been a number of Grab & Run thefts in the North and Prue
area that have involved the taking of $1200-$2200 worth of shirts in
each incident. The suspects, all young males, grab large
armloads of shirts from counter-top displays and run out of the
store before store staff can stop them. Shirts stolen include
Tommy Hillfiger, Chaps, Polo, Spurs and Orange County brands. In
at least 2 incidents, the suspect was picked up by a waiting vehicle.
SAPD is asking for information about the suspect in one recent case,
who grabbed more than $1200 worth of Polo and Orange County Choppers shirts
from the Central Park Sears store on June 10, and ran out of the
store to a waiting beige suburban, partial license plate "70W". |
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TELEPHONE CREDIT CARD SCAMS (AGAIN) |
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There are a number of new variations on the old "credit card scam" that
BATNET members should be aware of. The basic credit card scam involves the scammer
obtaining enough information about your credit card to use it in making cash
withdrawals or large purchases or long distance phone calls (etc.). Two recently reported variations on this scam are:
1. TELEPHONE CREDIT CARD SCAM FOR PURCHASES : In this scam, you are
contacted by phone by a person who claims to be a representative of your
credit card company's security or fraud-prevention office. They use various
tactics and stories to get you to verify or provide them with numbers
from your card (particularly
the 3-digit security codes on the back of the card), with your
billing address, or other information that they need to then use your card
as theirs.
2. CREDIT CARD SCAMMERS POSE AS COPS : In this scam, the con
artists call a restaurant (or other business), identify themselves as
detectives investigating credit card fraud, and ask for a list of customer
credit card numbers off receipts to see if they correspond with the numbers
they have in their records. (So far, this has been reported in cities outside
of Texas.) |
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ROBBERY AT KNIFE POINT |
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SAPD Robbery Detail at West is asking for assistance in identifying
the individuals who robbed the Beer Box Two on Cincinnatti on May 23, 2004. Photos below show two latin males who entered the store, threatened the clerk with a knife, cut the clerk on the hand, and took the entire cash register. The suspect who had the knife is described as a latin male, 18-20 years old, 5'10", 140 lbs, wearing a white shirt and blue jeans. The suspects fled the store on foot, but a short distance away were seen getting into a waiting silver or grey vehicle. |
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RECENT GRAB AND RUNS IN SOUTH AND EAST |
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There have been a number of recent cases in the East and South
Substation areas involving Grab and Run thefts (and a related
robbery) at retail stores,
including video rental stores (both Hollywood Video and Blockbusters),
Office Depot, Walgrens, Advanced Auto Parts, and a flea market. Some of the crimes appear to be connected (two vehicles appear in several of the cases), but the suspects vary: LM, LF and BM. The crimes have occurred in an arc starting at the SW Military/Zarzamora area and going along Military all the way east and north to Rigsby and SE Loop 410.
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HOME REPAIR SCAM ALERT |
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There have been several recent cases in the East Substation area involving elderly
homeowners being the victims of a Home Repair Scam. The SUSPECT, a
white male, age 50, 5'11", 215 lbs, goes to the house of an elderly person, solicits
repair work, such as roof repair, climbs on the roof and does some minor
hammering and painting. The suspect then charges the elderly person several
thousand dollars. In two of the recent cases, the suspect was driving a
red pickup truck.
If anyone has information about the suspect or additional crimes, please
contact Sgt. Paul Presley, East Property Crimes, 207-8854.
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"TRAVELERS" ALERT |
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that the "Travelers" are back in the San Antonio area and are in full operation.
These con artists travel around the country and specialize in
conducting paving and construction
scams on the elderly, as well as any other scams they can play. They always
demand FULL PAYMENT up front before they begin any work. They have recently been spotted staying at a motel on IH 35. They appear to have new equipment (trucks, trailers, paving machines, etc.) with false telephone numbers, but with the "company" names Samco, Derry, and Community Paving. If you have any information on recent scams attempted or completed by these "Travelers", please contact your local police department. |
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INFO NEEDED ON RECOVERED DESIGNER PURSES |
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| When SAPD recently arrested a man for a traffic warrant, they
discovered an assortment of 25 new Louis Vuitton-type purses in the vehicle. If anyone has any information on the theft of such purses, please contact Det. G. Cass of East Property Crimes, 207-7545. |
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CELL PHONE STORE THEFT ALERT |
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| Employee impersonators have been stealing large amounts of
cell phones/equipment throughout the South Texas area. Two cases recently
occurred in San Antonio:
In one case, on January 24, 2004, three white males, early twenties, entered the
Sams Club on DeZavala before 9:00 am. The Sams was open, but the Cingular
Wireless Store front was still closed. The males were all well-dressed and
wearing Cingular Wireless shirts. They entered the Cingular Shop and loaded
two shopping carts with 139 Cingular Wireless cell phones, valued at
over $27,000. They then walked out without being challenged by the store
employees. When the (real)Cingular Wireless employees later arrived they noticed
the items missing.
Wireless store employees as well as employees of large stores with smaller store
units, should be aware of this series of crimes.
If anyone has any information on these two incidents, or any other similar crimes, please contact SAPD Property Crimes, Prue Investigations, Det. E. Wise. 207-8326. |
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NEW SHOPLIFTER ALERTS: PLUS NEW ADDITIONS!! |
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Another Grab and Run Shoplifter: On Feb. 24, 2004, a Latin Male, 20-25, 5'05", 180, entered the Beall's at McCreless Mall, grabbed 2 stacks of polo T-shirts and ran out the door to a waiting Ford pickup truck. The SP was wearing khaki trousers, dark blue shirt, and a black cap.
If you have any information about the SP or this crime, please contact
Det. Cass at East Property Crimes, 207-8854.
Grab and Run Shoplifter:
If you have any information about the SP or this crime, please contact
Det. Owen at East Property Crimes, 207-8854.
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TILL TAPPER ACTIVE IN SAN ANTONIO |
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A "till-tapper" has been reported active at several retail stores in
San Antonio during November and December. The subject is a French female who
appears to speak very little English, and who pays for her purchase with
a large bill. When the cashier is making change, the till-tapper
indicates that
she is not familiar with American currency, and begins pointing to money
in the cash register, and finally taking bills out of the cash register,
confusing the cashier.
The suspect is shown in the photos above: at work, confusing a cashier,
then leaving the store. At one location she was successful in taking
$1,300.00 in cash during the confusion. |
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PHOTOGRAPHER WANTED IN SAN DIEGO, |
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The San Diego, CA, City Attorney's Office has contacted SAPD concerning Roy
Grant, Jr., pictured here, who is wanted on a $500,000 warrant in San Diego,
but is believed to currently be in San Antonio, TX. Roy Grant, Jr. owned and operated "Photography by Roy Luv" in San Diego. Numerous victims paid Grant in advance for his services as a photographer and for wedding photos and photo albums that he failed to deliver. In some cases, Grant threatened to destroy the victim's photographs and negatives when they refused to pay him additional money. The San Diego City Attorney has filed a 25-count criminal complaint against Roy Grant including charges of theft and extortion. |
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| The San Diego District Attorney has filed a felony grand theft criminal
charge against Roy Grant. Roy Grant has three outstanding arrest warrants
for felony grand theft, misdemeanor grand theft, and felony evasion of
process of court after release on bail. If you know Roy Grant, Jr.'s whereabouts or have any information regarding him, please contact Investigator Carmina Duran, San Diego City Attorney's Office, (619)533-5600. You may also contact the San Antonio Police Department Financial Crimes, (210)207-7451, or call Crime Stoppers at 224-STOP. |
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| On September 4, 2003, at 5:12 am, three suspects broke into the McDonald's restaurant located in the 3700 block of Pleasanton Rd. The suspects attempted to steal an ATM Machine located inside the restaurant. The suspects brought tools and a hand dolly with them and were in the process of removing the ATM when they were scared off. Surveillance photos (below) from the restaurant show the three suspects in action. If you have any information on this crime or on the identity of the suspects, please contact Det. Frank Orta at the South Property Crimes Unit, 207-7334. | ||
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SHOPLIFTER ALERT: |
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Recently, a male shoplifter has been hitting grocery stores all
over San Antonio, and stealing one item:
Large containers of Laundry Detergent! He loads a shopping
cart with numerous large containers (usually of Tide), and wheels them out
the door (without stopping at the check-out). The suspect is described as a Latin Male, age 30, height 5'09, weight 210 lbs, with tatoos on his right and left arms and left hand. He may go by the nickname "Vampiro." If you have any information on this shoplifter or on these cases, please contact Det. R. Sedillo, North Property Crimes, 207-7601. |
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SPECIAL ALERT:
CASHIER'S CHECK/INTERNET SALES SCAM |
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Alerts have been issued by Frost National Bank, the FDIC,
the Comptroller of the Currency, and other agencies concerning
COUNTERFEIT CASHIER'S CHECKS
that are currently being used in various scams originating in
internet commerce or e-mail solicitations.
All the scams have in common the payment to the victim of a Cashier's
Check for an amount much greater than what the victim is due (for
the sale of an item, etc.). The "buyer" usually tells the victim/seller
that "someone owes him money", and the victim can take the
check in payment, deposit it, and refund the extra funds back to the "buyer"
(who is generally in Nigeria or another African country).
However, the Cashier's Check is later found to
be counterfeit, and the victim is out not only the balance, but
also the item sold (if it has been shipped).
One of the more popular Cashier's Checks used in this scam so far during 2003 is
a counterfeit Frost National Bank Cashier's Check. 98% have surfaced with
the name of
Joshua Acosta as the "remitter". (Acosta was a
victim of this scam chain.) More than 300 victims have been identified
from every state in the U.S. so far, with potential
losses amounting to over $3 million.
This scam of providing a large amount Cashier's Check and agreeing
to a refund of the balance is also used in variations of the very
popular "Nigerian Investment Scam", in the newer variation the
"Iraq Investment Scam" ("...desperate to get money out of Iraq..."),
as well as purchase offers from African and Middle Eastern countries
for items advertised for sale over the internet
(vehicles are very popular targets), for "signing bonus" fees paid to
victims who were offered non-existent jobs, plus a large variety of
similar scams. HOW TO AVOID THIS SCAM: Cashier's Checks from Frost Bank and other banks are generally safe and secure payment methods. HOWEVER:
For more information on this scam, please see on this page: If you are the victim of this scam, please contact your local law enforcement agency. |
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CONVENIENCE STORE ROBBERY ALERT |
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On January 4, 2003, at 4:38 am, four Hispanic males drove
up to the Exxon Convenience Store at 1063 SE Military Drive. The store clerk was
outside sweeping the parking lot. The suspect shown in the photo entered the
store to use the restroom. When he exited the store, he approached the clerk
and knocked him to the ground and began punching him. Two other suspects
then took the clerk's wallet. The suspects fled in a maroon and gold Ford
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TRUCKER CHECK SCAM (ACTIVE AGAIN - APRIL, 2005) |
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ALERT FOR BUSINESSES CASHING COMCHEKS (TRANSPORTATION TRAVELERS CHECKS): | |
| Click here for examples of the CHECKS | Click here for SUSPECT INFO A Forgery warrant was issued for this suspect, Alex Billingley, on 4/19/05. |
AUTO DEALERSHIP PURCHASE ORDER THEFT |
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ALERT FOR AUTO DEALERSHIPS AND BUSINESSES DEALING WITH
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ARRESTED !! ARRESTED !! ARRESTED !! |
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CHRISTMAS DONTATIONS THEFT: |
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Ian Cummings, pictured left, has a Felony Theft Enhancement Warrant
for his arrest as a suspect in 5 recent Snatch and Grab thefts. |
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THEFTS OF COSMETICSMANY SAN ANTONIO STORES VICTIMIZED:
The Security Director of a large chain drug store recently reported
that their stores have also been hit recently by high-dollar cosmetics
thefts. Stores selling cosmetics in all parts of San Antonio have
been victimized by a latin female who steals high-dollar cosmetics and
personal hygene items (razors, etc.) |
NEW INFORMATION:
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: |
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The person in the photo to the left, KEVIN HUNTER, was arrested
on October 18, 2002, for Burglary Building at two downtown offices/medical
facilities.
Hunter walked around the administrative offices until he
found women's purses, then took the wallets out of the purses.
Kevin Hunter is a black male, 5'11", 230 lbs, DOB 12-09-60. If you have any information on other similar thefts and/or burglaries, please contact Det. D. Gonzales, Central Property Crimes, 207-7990. |
FAKE ID ALERT!!!! |
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The FAKE ID pictured here is one currently being used in the
San Antonio area. Local businesses should alert their employees to
the use of these fakes, and insist that employees do careful
examination of any document presented to them for identification.
[NOTE on this one the "Department of Identification" at the top: This agency
does NOT exist!]
For a PRINTABLE POSTER (PDF format) to post in your
business, please click here: |
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ALERT FOR JEWELRY STORES
A jewelry store at a north-side mall has recently reported encountering
a group of suspicious persons who repeatedly come into the store, ask
to see high-priced items, then leave. Some members of the group have also
been seen watching the store and even taking photos of it. If you have seen this group or have any information on them, please contact Detective Garibay at North Investigations, 207-7629. |
SHOPLIFTER ALERTThe two individuals pictured here were photographed
in a South Park Mall store where they stole several items, then
fled the store to a waiting vehicle driven by another suspect. Anyone with information as to the identity of one or both of these suspects, please contact Det. Porter at the South Investigations Unit (210)207-7646. |
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COUNTERFEIT TRAVELER'S CHECKS ALERTThree individuals were recently arrested with over $40,000 in
counterfeit traveler's checks on them. They used $100-checks to purchase
small items, and then took the $90+ change in actual currency. (See BatNetArrests)
Advise all employees to carefully check all traveler's checks, especially
if a large check is used to purchase small items. Instruct employees
on how to check for security features (watermarks, etc.), serial numbers,
print quality, etc., etc. For example, in a recent arrest case involving
crooks with Thomas Cook (Mastercard) Traveler's Checks, most of the counterfeits
started with PF 34 as the serial number. Employees could also check the
Goddess watermark, visible from the back side of the check through the
white globe area. For businesses needing more information on how to look for security features on traveler's checks, please contact the SAPD Forgery Detail office, 207-7451. |
FIRE ESCAPE USE ALERTA number of shoplifters and "grab and run" thieves are using the
Fire Escape or Fire Exit Doors to escape.
BUSINESSES SHOULD BE SURE TO CHECK THE DOOR ALARMS TO MAKE
SURE THEY ARE FUNCTIONING. Advise all employees to be aware of these escape locations and be aware that thieves may attempt to use these exits. |
ALERT FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT STORES
STORE SCAM: Recently, in the Austin, TX, area, several home
improvement stores
have been the target of a scam. The suspect buys a major item, such
as painting or drywall equipment (compressors, spray rigs, etc.),
valued at $600-1000, pays for the item, and does a "Will Call" for
the item (which means the item is moved to the "will call" area
to be picked up later). The suspect then either picks up the item himself
or has a confederate pick up the merchandise from the unsecured area.
STORE MANAGERS AND SECURITY PERSONNEL: BE ALERT!!
Submitted June 10, 2002 |
BUSINESS & HOTELS IN THE CENTRAL AREA : BE ALERT!
HOTEL BURGLARIES: There has been a series of burglaries/thefts at
hotels recently. The suspect is a "skinny" black male, who waits for
guests to leave their room and then enters through the sliding glass
doors and takes cash or whatever is available.
BUSINESS BURGLARIES: There have also been several burglaries of businesses
in the central area where computer equipment is taken and the businesses
do not discover the loss until later. The suspect is a latin male, about
30 years of age. If you have any additional information on either of these crime problems, please contact Det. Daniel Gonzales, Central Property Crimes, 207-7248. |
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The male suspect pictured above, Mark Smith, was recently
involved in several Burglary-Coin-Op Machine cases at local businesses. Smith,
working with an unidentified female suspect (pictured in the second
photo) breaks into soft drink machines located in front of businesses. |
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Images above depict the robber of a Diamond Shamrock at
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ALERT!! PARKING LOT CON ARTISTS!!
SPECIAL ALERT: RESTAURANT ROBBERS
Two latin males in their early 20s are robbing restaurants in
various parts of San Antonio. One male enters the restaurant, asks to talk with the
manager, then - once in the manager's office - threatens the manager, demands
money, and then
forces the manager to escort him out of the restaurant, where he
makes his escape. All robberies have occurred during business hours.
RESTAURANT MANAGERS ALERT: Beware when an unknown person wants to
speak with the manager in private.
SPECIAL ALERT: GRAB AND RUN THIEF
On April 2, 2002, a latin male suspect grabbed assorted clothing from
the outdoor racks of the Fallas Paredas store in the 3600 block of
South New Braunfels. The suspect fled in a black 1984 S10 pickup,
TX license YBP-13Y.
If you have any information on this suspect, the vehicle, or
this crime, please contact Det. Cass at East Property Crimes,
207-8854. BUSINESSES: Be on the alert for this suspect. Call the police
if he approaches your business and acts in a suspicious manner.SPECIAL ALERT: WAREHOUSE CIGARETTE THEFT
WAREHOUSE OPERATORS and businesses selling/stocking cigarettes:
Recently
a suspect entered a local warehouse on IH 35N under pretense of picking up an
order of foodstuffs, but instead went into another area of the warehouse
and stole a large case (250 cartons) of Marlboro cigarettes.
The suspect, described as a hispanic male, 20-25 yrs, 5'08", 120 lbs, with a
full beard, ran out the door with the cigarettes, and escaped in a 1983
silver BMW driven by a second suspect, a bald hispanic male, 25-35 yrs old.
If you have any information on this crime, please contact East Property Crimes,
207-8854. BUSINESSES: Be on the alert for these suspects. Call the police
if they approach your business and act in a suspicious manner.
SPECIAL ALERT: GRAB & RUN SHOPLIFTERS
ALL BUSINESSES should be on the alert concerning a recent rash of
"Grab & Run Shoplifting" incidents all over San Antonio.
Three suspects were recently arrested and charged with two of these incidents :
Mark Benson (black male, DOB 5-20-57), Ronnie Benson (black male, DOB 9-09-60), and
Angela Denise Hunter (black female, DOB 8-13-69).
Each time they used a similar MO: One male and one female enter the
store, see the target item, grab it and run out of the store to a vehicle where
the second male is waiting to drive them away. In at least one recent
incident they drove a 1986 Ford van.
I anyone has any additional information on these persons or on additional
grab & run shoplifting incidents that may have been committed by these
individuals, please contact Det. Michael Scott at East Property Crimes, 207-7689.
INFORMATION REQUEST: LOTTO TICKET THEFT
Information is needed on the identity of the man
pictured here. During
late January he is suspected of stealing Lotto tickets from
several convenience stores on the North and East sides of
San Antonio. He is also suspected of stealing large amounts
of cigarettes from convenience stores. Thefts were committed
after the clerk was distracted from the counter area.
The man is described as a black male, 30-40 years
of age, 5'10"-6'0" tall. If you have any information on
the identity of this man, please contact East Property Crimes
at 207-8854 (Det. Scott) or North Property Crimes at
207-7601 (Det. Blowers).
SPECIAL ALERT FOR BANKS!!: LOTTERY SCAM
Early this month (January) a local elderly
resident received a letter in the mail from the
"Canadian National Lotteries (TransNational Trade
Consortium)" notifying her that she was one of
the winners in a lottery pool. She was then contacted
by phone by a person who instructed her to wire
$1,800.00 to a (named) person in Quebec, Canada.
Alert bank employees learned of this scam when the
elderly customer requested the $1,800 withdrawal, and
rightfully convinced her it was a scam.
A police report has been filed on this attempted crime.
BANK EMPLOYEES (AND LOTTO PLAYERS) :
BEWARE!! This is a SCAM. Do NOT participate
or cooperate with these criminals. You do NOT need
to send money to claim legitimate lotto winnings!
ONCE AGAIN!!: NIGERIAN INVESTMENT SCAMS
"Nigerian Investment Scams", in various formats, are once
again being presented to San Antonio residents and businesses.
For one such scam that has been attempted frequently, please
see SCAM-NET's
"Nigerian Investment Scam".
For the full text of a scam letter sent by the would-be cons
to a San Antonio Police Officer
on November 28, 2001, please click here:
SCAM LETTER.
BEWARE!! These are ALL SCAMS. Do NOT participate
or cooperate with these criminals. You will loose your money!
BUSINESSES IN THE McCRELESS MALL / S. NEW BRAUNFELS AREA: BE
ALERT!!
Two latin males, 18-22 yrs old, have recently been involved in several
"grab and run" thefts of merchandise from businesses in
the area of McCreless Mall and
South New Braunfels Ave. Merchandise has included expensive
clothing as well as electronic equipment.
In the thefts reported so far, one suspect
enters the store, picks up the merchandise, and then exits
the nearest door. He flees the scene in a 1994 blue Chevy pickup
truck, Texas license 4PTG33.
If you have any information on these thefts or on the suspects,
please contact Det. Bettis at SAPD East Property Crimes, 207-8854.
These three suspects were stopped by SAPD officers in the
parking lot of a large retail store in the Loop 410/151 area.
The suspects were trying to con an elderly couple out of some money.
The suspects had a large wad of money with two $100-bills covering
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| Please also look at the African Charity Scam that has been posted on SCAM-NET since January 2001, and the South African Charity Switch that has been on SCAM-NET since late 1999. Con artists stay active, even when on probation, parole, awaiting trial, or recently released from detention. | ||
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The two individuals pictured
here have already swindled two elderly San Antonio residents
out of a total of $14,000 in a "South African Charity
Switch." The suspects approach an elderly person and
ask for help in finding a motel, a church or other
location, so they can get the elderly person to
give them a ride. During the ride, the suspect(s)
tells the driver a story concerning collecting
money, and asks the elderly person to put up "good
faith money" to assist in the collection or
donation. The suspect then finds an excuse to leave the
car, with the money, and is not seen again. |
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| This subject will approach employees in a Department store with a small item (usually under $5.00) and ask to pay for it. The suspect will produce a $100.00 bill for payment of the sale, but as the employee finishes the sale and gives the suspect his change back, he asks for the $100.00 bill back and offers to pay with a smaller bill. The employee in most cases will give the change back along with the $100.00 bill, without realizing they have been taken. |  |
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The suspects pictured here are wanted for questioning
concerning the shoplifting of
expensive electronic equipment from several local department
stores. They may live in Austin, and may also work with
a black male and black female. |
Construction sites on Fort Sam Houston have experienced
a rash of equipment thefts, particularly of RANGER 8
WELDERS. Most
thefts have occurred when the welders were secured with cheap
or inferior locks. |
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On 04-04-2001, Bank One at 7954 Fredericksburg Road was robbed by a white male brandishing a knife. If you recognize the subject in this photo, or have any information about this crime, please contact Detective Brian Taylor, Prue Road Robbery Unit, (210)207-2337. |
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On 03-26-2001, the Guarantee Bank was robbed
at gunpoint. The robber, pictured here, was a latin male,
20-25 years old, 5'4" to 5'7", 140-160 lbs. He was
wearing a dark jacket with a yellow stripe on
both sleeves, and a ball cap with a stripe down the middle.
He was armed with a dark semi-automatic pistol. Investigation
is continuing at this time. |
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