Crime & Safety
Manchester Residents Report Debit, Credit Card Fraud
Manchester police have received a number of reports from residents whose credit and debit cards are being used without their permission.
The following information was supplied by the Manchester Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made.
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March 29: 300 block Royal Village Drive
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Identity Theft: Detectives are investigting after a resident reported their credit card was fraudulently used to purchase merchandise online. The victim was alerted to the incident when they received an email to confirm the online order. The resident then contacted the store to cancel the transaction, police stated.
March 29: 3000 block Country Stone Manor
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Fraud Use of Credit/Debit Device: Detectives are investigating after a resident was reviewing his online statement and noticed a fraudulent purchase of $551.
March 30: 700 block Valley View Drive
Identity Theft: Detectives are investigating after a woman reported her credit card number was used it to make unauthorized purchases.
Anyone with information on these crimes is asked to contact the Manchester Police Department at 636-527-9200.
Anonymous tips can be made to the St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
*Please contact Local Editor Gabrielle Biondo with any questions regarding the above reports.
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