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JANUARY 28 THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2015

TIP OF THE WEEK

Dont let tax scammers get away with it

Tax season is getting close and for some people, so is an experience with tax
identity theft or IRS imposters. Tax identity theft happens when someone uses your Social Security number to
get a tax refund or a job. You usually find out somethings wrong after you file your tax return.
Also, IRS imposters work year-round posing as the IRS when they call and say you owe taxes. They even
threaten to arrest you if you dont put money on a prepaid debit card and tell them the card number. They
might know all or part of your Social Security number, and can fake caller ID information to make it look like it
really is the IRS calling. But its not. Ever!
Want to know what you can do about these scams? January 26th-30th is Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week.
That week, the FTC, AARP, and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) will be hosting a
webinar. Join us to get the facts about these scams and learn how to protect yourself and those you care
about. Find login information, as well as articles and other resources, at ftc.gov/taxidtheft.
Tagged with: identity theft, imposter, IRS, scam, Social Security number, tax
Blog Topics:
Privacy & Identity Amy Hebert, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC

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Crime Solvers
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(540)-582-58
BREAKING AND ENTERING-FAIRFIELD
11000 block of Taney Drive, on January 30, 2015, between 11:00AM and 2:50PM, someone entered the
residence while the tenants were out. The victim left a door key under the outside door mat so family
members may enter. When a family member arrived home, the key was not there, and was let in by
management staff. The family member noticed that some mens shirts, a sweat shirt, Fogger trousers, and a
bandana, were missing. Total value of the clothing is $370.00. No suspects.
CFS 15-009290
BREAKING AND ENTERING-BATTLE PARK
8500 block of Battle Park Drive, on February 1, 2015, between 7:45AM and 10:30PM, someone entered the
residence when the tenants were away. The tenant arrived home, and noticed that a playstaion3 was missing.
A check revealed that the nine firearms were missing. The tenant exited the residence and called 9-1-1. Value
of the nine firearms is $4,500.00.The victims have a suspect.
CFS 15-009915
BREAKING AND ENTERING NIGHT TIME- COMMERCIAL
Miss Ladybugs, Tickle your Fancy, 10824 Courthouse Road, on February 2, 2015, between 8:56PM, and
9:31PM, deputies responded to an activated alarm, and found that a door was tampered with. According to
the responsible party, entry was not made and no other attempts were visible. No suspect.
CFS 15-010175
BREAKING AND ENTERING-SALEM RUN TOWNHOUSES
5500 block of Brentwood Drive, on February 2, 2015, between 4:00PM and 10:00PM, unknown suspects
kicked a door open, entered and upset several rooms of the residence. Nothing was taken and the victim
believes that the two males that broke in are the same culprits that broke in a couple of weeks ago. Damage
to the door and frame is $500.00.
CFS 15-010489
GRAND LARCENY FROM AN AUTOMOBILE-SPOTSWOOD NORTH
11300 block of Springfield Drive, on February 1, 2015, between 8:56AM, and 9:41AM, someone broke the
right front window glass of the blue 2010 Ford Fusion, while it was parked in the driveway of the residence.
Missing from the right front seat of the car is a purple purse valued at $200.00, and a purple vinyl wallet
containing credit cards, and identification cards. No suspect.
CFS 15-009767
GRAND LARCENY FROM A BUILDING-QUEENS MILL
5800 block of Castle Court, on January 28, 2015, between 2:09PM and 3:03PM, someone stole the victims
black IPhone 5S, while the victim was attending a gym class at Chancellor High School. It is valued at $600.00.
No suspect.
CFS 15-008469

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GRAND LARCENY FROM A BUILDING-CRYSTAL LAKE/FOX MEADOWS
6900 block of Lakeland Way, on February 2, 2015, between 8:27PM and 9:53PM, someone stole the victims
Glock 27, .40 caliber handgun from the residence. It is valued at $550.00, and the victim has a suspect.
CFS 15-010169
GRAND LARCENY FROM AN AUTOMOBILE-TIMBERS
300 block of Durham Drive, on January 30, 2015, between 1:25AM, and 7:30AM, the victim parked the black
Ford F-250 truck in the driveway of the residence and left it unlocked. At 7:30AM the victim went to the truck
to bring items into the residence. When the victim reached the truck, the door was open, a large duffle bag
was missing from the front seat, $300.00 was missing wallet valued $20.00, a check card and identifications
cards, Inside the duffle bag was clothing, valued at $300.00, documents, and court documents. The bag is
valued at $100.00, and has Simpson embroidered on it. No suspect.
CFS 15-009135
GRAND LARCENY FROM AN AUTOMOBILE
Food Lion Stores, 10871 Tidewater Trail, on January 28, 2015, between 5:00PM and 8:00PM, someone broke
the back window of the green 1995 Suzuki, parked in the store parking lot. The culprit took a large water
bottle that was half full with Kennedy half dollar coins, Susan B. Anthony dollar coins, and some quarters. The
coins were worth about $1,000.00, and the broken glass is valued at $200.00. No suspect.
CFS 15-008763
GRAND LARCENY FROM AN AUTOMOBILE
7400 block of Courthouse Road, between January 29, 8:00AM, and January 30, 2015, 8:00AM, someone stole
the victims 22 caliber single six convertible revolver, from the front seat of a 1993 Chevrolet pickup. It is
valued at $500.00. The victim has a suspect.
CFS 15-009158
GRAND LARCENY FROM AN AUTOMOBILE-BRITTANY COMMONS
10200 block of Hyde Park Drive, on February 3, 2015, between 1:00AM and 2:00PM, the owner of a 1999
Honda parked it on the street, and it was intact. When the owner went to the vehicle, noticed that someone
had entered it and had stolen an Apple IPOD Touch, valued at $290.00, the vehicles Pioneer in-dash car
stereo, valued at $170.00, and a red, green, and yellow beanie cap valued at $5.00. No signs of a forced entry
to the vehicle. No suspect.
CFS 15-010357
PETIT LARCENY FROM A BUILDING
Bed and Bath & Beyond, 3700 block of Plank Road, on January 29, 2015, between 1:00PM and 2:01PM, a male
and two females, entered the store and did not purchase anything. As they were leaving, the male grabbed a
Keurig Coffee Maker, and passed it to one of the females. The female walked out taking the product and the
manager followed them. The three boarded a four door white Chrysler. The female that carried the coffee
maker was wearing a black leather jacket with a teal hoodie. The coffee maker is black, model 2.0 K350, and is
valued at $150.00.
CFS 15-008855
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FRAUD (IDENTITY)-HARVESTDALE
11400 block of Silverleaf Lane, on January 28, 2015, between 3:49PM and 4:29PM, someone transferred
$514.00 with an Allied Bank credit card and using the victims name and social security account number. The
transfer was done by using the Google Wallet pay service. The victim was notified of the fraud by the victims
BB&T customer service department. No suspect.
CFS 15-008509
FRAUD CREDIT CARD-SOUTHPOINT INDUSTRIAL PARK
American Family Fitness, 10020 Southpoint Parkway, on February 2, 2015, between 5:50PM, and 7:30PM, the
victim left personal effects in the vehicle. When the victim returned to the vehicle, the two debit cards were
missing from a wallet that was left concealed in the center console. The victim checked on the two accounts
and found that $1,297.30 was charged to the accounts. No suspect.
CFS 15-01068
VANDALISM
Y.M.C.A., 5700 Smith Station Road, on January 2015, between 7:45PM and 8:50PM, someone broke the right
rear window of the 2012 Cadillac SRX, entered the interior, and tossed out the contents from the glove box.
Nothing was missing. Cost of the window is $300.00. No suspect.
CFS 15-009003
VANDALISM-CRYSTAL LAKE/FOX MEADOWS
6800 block of Lakeland Way, between January 27, 12:01AM, and January 28, 2015, 4:05PM, unknown persons
cracked half of a shed door, and made a hole in the rear wall of the shed. Nothing was taken and the victim
suspects juveniles that hang around the rear of the shed and leave beer cans, smoke marijuana, and damage
the shed. Damage is $1,000.00.
CFS 15-008531
VANDALISM-HOLMES ESTATES
5200 block of Wilton Lane, between January 31, 8:00AM, and February 1, 2015, 9:00AM, someone broke a
window of a white 2000 Citation motor home. The window is valued at $300.00. The victim has a suspect.
CFS 15-009782
VANDALISM-THOMAS ROSS SUBDIVISION
5600 block of Lucas Street, on February 2, 2015, between 12:55AM and 2:45AM, someone walked to the
victims 2013 black Ford, F-100, and scratched the right side of the hood with an unknown object. Damage is
$200.00; the victim has a suspect that was near the vehicle at the time.
CFS 15-009932
LOST PROPERTY FIREARM-SHADE TREE
6800 block of Tupelo Drive, between January 29, 5:00PM, and February 1, 2015, 12:19PM, the victim lost a
Ruger, 45 caliber automatic, model number 0381, at an unknown location.
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*NOTE
For inquiries on lost or found property, contact the Spotsylvania County Sheriffs Office,
Evidence/Property Custodian at 540-507-7159 between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM on
weekdays, excluding holidays.

Spotsylvania County Crime Solvers

From January 2008 to present the Spotsylvania County Crime Solvers has
paid out $18,045 in CASH REWARDS for information through 456 calls to
the Crime Solvers telephone tip line, Crime Solvers Web Tip page, and the
Text-A-Tip phone number. Information obtained has resulted in 88 arrests
involving burglaries, drug distribution, arson, vandalism, breaking and
entering and other crimes against the citizens of Spotsylvania County. To
date, there has been $81,429.00 worth of stolen property, seized property,
and assorted types of drugs recovered. Since June 2010 to present, 20
Wanted Fugitives have been arrested and are now facing their charges.
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