RFCOP Crime Update Week of July 18th - July 24th

Significant Events Report for the week of July 18-24, 2011

Section One: Major Crimes - Robberies

(All Commercial, Street Robberies resulting in injuries,

All Robberies related to trends)

Date Time CC Number Offense Location (Business & Victim Name) Synopsis Suspect Information

07/19/11 1330 11-200-0886 Armed Robbery 8100 block Loch Raven Blvd. 21286

The suspect went to the bank located inside the store. The suspect passed a note stating, “Give me all the money.” The suspect implied that he had a handgun. The suspect obtained cash and ran from the store. The suspect got into a light colored four door sedan that was waiting outside. M/B, 40’s, 5-10, 190, yellow and white plaid shirt, sunglasses, dark baseball cap.

07/21/11 0630-0650 11-203-0254 Robbery Yakona Rd. and Chestnut Oak Rd. 21234

Five B/M’s approached the victim and asked for a cigarette. The victim did not have any. The suspects began punching and kicking the victim who fell to the ground. The suspects continued to punch and kick the victim and removed money from his pocket. 5 B/M’s, 16-18

07/23/11 0919 11-204-0484 Attempt Robbery Loch Raven Blvd. and Yakona Ave. 21234

The suspects approached the victim and grabbed his cell phone. The victim was able to dial 911. One of the suspects punched the victim in the face. The suspects fled on foot, but were arrested a short time later. 2 Adult Males Arrested

Section Two: Major Crimes – Burglaries

All Commercial, Schools, Residential related to trends,

Burglaries with high dollar value stolen / weapons stolen

Date Time CC Number Offense Location (Business & Victim Name) Synopsis Suspect Information

07/20/11 1430-1455 11-201-0989 1st Degree Burglary Unit block Mercury Ct. 21234

The roommate left for work, but had to return home. When the roommate attempted to unlock the deadbolt an unknown suspect inside the house relocked the door. The roommate then unlocked both locks and entered the residence. The roommate did not see anyone inside and the rear sliding door was open. The roommate contacted the victim. The victim advised that property was missing. Unknown

07/201/11 2000-2041 11-201-1564 Attempted Burglary 8700 Loch Raven Blvd. 21234

The suspects were seen trying to enter the residence through a kitchen window. The suspects left on foot in an unknown direction. B/M, juvenile wearing a white t-shirt B/M, juvenile wearing a red and white striped shirt.

07/20/11-07/21/11 2100-0100 11-202-0098 1st Degree Burglary 8000 block Ridgely Oak Rd. 21234

The suspect entered the residence by breaking out a window pane in the front door. The suspect ransacked the bedroom and removed property. Unknown

07/21/11 1447 11-202-1328 Attempted 1st Degree Burglary Unit Solar Circle 21234

The victim was upstairs and heard what sounded like someone was trying to unlock the front door downstairs. The victim looked outside and saw her neighbor getting into his car. The victim went downstairs and discovered that the front door was unlocked, but no one entered the residence. The neighbor was later located and did not see anyone at the victim’s door. Unknown

07/20/11-07/21/11 2200-1800 11-203-0461 1st Degree Burglary 6700 block Queens Ferry Rd. 21239

The suspect/s forced open the side kitchen door. The suspect/s went into the basement and cut out copper pipe and removed it. Unknown

07/16/11-07/18/11 1500-0100 11-199-1108 and 11-199-0308 2nd Degree Burglarys both the Unit block Fellowship Ct. 21286

An unknown suspect entered the laundry rooms by manipulating the door lock with a piece of plastic. The suspect removed an unknown amount of coins from the laundry machines. Unknown

07/08/11-07/20/11 Unk-1400 11-201-0986 2nd Degree Burglary 800 block Mockingbird Lane, 21286

Unknown suspects pried the lock off of a storage unit and removed property. Unknown

07/20/11 0900-1700 11-201-1314 2nd Degree Burglary 1700 block Wycliffe Ave. 21234

The suspect entered the yard through an unlocked fence gate and walked to the shed. The suspect opened the unlocked shed door and removed property. Unknown

baltimoresun.com - Crime Incident Notification

Week of July 18-24, 2011

Incident # Date Time Description Location

111991449 7/18 6:53 pm Check on Location Brandon/Lanark

112001285 7/19 6:06 pm Check on Location 1xx blk Dumbarton

112011228 7/20 5:22 pm Check on Location 71xx blk Heathfield

112010811 7/20 1:18 pm Check on Location Stevenson/York

112021742 7/21 7:08 pm Check on Location Old Trail/Stevenson

112040880 7/23 2:46 pm Check on Location Regester/Pinehurst

112021773 7/21 7:34 pm Disturbance York/Regester

112001674 7/19 8:29 pm Auto Acc-Prop Dam Dumbarton/Pinehurst

112041247 7/23 6:57 pm Auto Acc-Prop Dam Hopkins/York

111990778 7/18 12:17 pm Auto Acc-Prop Dam Overbrook/York

112001898 7/19 10:53 pm Auto Acc-Prop Dam 4xx blk Overbrook

111990659 7/18 11:08 am Suspicious Subject York above Dumbarton

112001934 7/19 11:17 pm Check on Subject Stevenson/York

112040162 7/23 2:10 am Check on Subject York/Regester

112021005 7/21 11:39 am Check on Subject York/Windwood

111991061 7/18 2:59 pm 4^th degree Burglary 1xx blk Murdock (2 bikes strolen)

Email Alerts - Spot Crime.com

2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road – Week of July 18-24, 2011

Crime Date Time Address Case #

Destruction of Prop 7/18 4:19 pm 1xx blk Regester 111991177

Destruction of Prop 7/18 12:12 pm 1xx blk Regester 111990766

4^th degree burglary 7/18 2:59 pm 1xx blk Murdock 111991061

(2 bikes stolen)

Destruction of Prop 7/20 5:50 pm 2xx Rodgers Forge Rd 112011280

5K Race in Rodgers Forge August 28 – 8:00 am

The event is the annual “Get Ready! Get Set! Get Fit!” 5K run which is being held to benefit senior citizens in Baltimore County. The race begins at Towson University's Johnny Unitas stadium at 8am but because of the construction on campus the event will go out into the adjacent community this year. The course is listed below. It should be finished completely by 9:30 a.m. The Baltimore County Police are responsible for directing traffic and closing one lane of traffic for the race. We will also have course marshals along the course to hand out water and provide emergency care if necessary. A permit has been issued by Baltimore County.

Help get the word out to the community. Residents will still be able to get through the neighborhood during the race, but they might wonder what is going on when people start running down the street.

The race proceeds benefit senior citizens in Baltimore County through the provision of exercise classes and fitness centers. It is a fun, intergenerational event that is open to the public. There will be face painters and clowns for the children, and all participants receive a t-shirt and post-race refreshments. There are also awards for the top times in each age category of the run and ribbons for walkers.

RACE COURSE: START on Auburn Drive at the top of the hill by the stadium entrance and parking lots 13/14 -- Continue on Auburn Drive to Osler Drive -- Turn right on Osler Drive and continue to Stevenson Lane -- Turn right on Stevenson Lane and continue to Stanmore Road -- Turn right on Stanmore Road and continue on Stanmore Road past Lanark Road to Stevenson Lane -- Turn right on Stevenson Lane and continue to Bellona Avenue -- Turn left on Bellona Avenue and continue to Rodgers Forge Road -- Turn left on Rodgers Forge Road and continue to Dumbarton Road -- Continue on Dumbarton Road bearing to the right as approach Stevenson Road -- Turn right on Stevenson Road (against traffic in coned lane) and continue to Osler Drive -- Turn left on Osler Drive and continue on Osler Drive to Auburn Drive -- Turn left on Auburn Drive and continue to the FINISH at the top of the hill by Stadium Entrance

Jill Hall, Chief -Senior Centers and Community Services Division

Baltimore County Department of Aging

611 Central Avenue

Towson, MD 21204

Main Office: 410-887-3424

Direct Line: 410-887-5548

E-Mail: jphall@baltimorecountymd.gov

JOIN US FOR THE "GET READY! GET SET! GET FIT! 5K RUN/1 MILE WALK" ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 AT 8AM AT TOWSON UNIVERSITY. To register, visit www.getreadygetsetgetfit5k.com

Baltimore County Code Enforcement Neighborhood Sweep Week of Aug 29th

The following is a message from Jen Helfrich, RFC President:

"Lionel Van Dommelen, Chief of Code Enforcement for Baltimore County, informed the Rodgers Forge Community Association the date for the neighborhood sweep looking for code violations concentrating on rat related violations, will be the week of August 29th. Based on conversations with personnel at the Code Enforcement office, although a sweep includes looking for all code violations, the request from the community association was due to a rat problem and the focus will be on rat harborages and contributing factors, but not limited to those only.
It is a two-day sweep that will occur on Monday and on Thursday. Here are examples of contributing factors to rat problems:

trashcans without lids
dog feces
trash junk and debris
fallen fruit from fruit bearing trees
bird feeders where seeds are all over the ground
firewood not elevated 18 inches of the ground
Code Enforcement officers are entitled to enter properties if they suspect further investigation is necessary. The officers are experienced and respectful of property and use their discretion whether or not to enter a yard based on safety and suspicion of violations.
Warnings will be issued giving 30 days to act before fines are assigned. "

This notice will be posted in the upcoming newsletter as well as hand-delivered to each house in the neighborhood shortly.

RFCOP Crime Update Week of July 11th - July 17th

Significant Events Report for the week of July 11-17, 2011

Section One: Major Crimes - Robberies

(All Commercial, Street Robberies resulting in injuries, All Robberies related to trends)

Date Time CC Number Offense Location (Business & Victim Name) Synopsis Suspect Information

07/15/11 0715 11-196-1651 Armed Robbery 1400 block Taylor Ave. 21234

The suspects entered the victim’s home through an open door. The suspects displayed handguns, requested money from the victim, and made the victim lay down in the bedroom. The suspects took property from the bedroom. The suspects fled on foot. B/M, 20, 6-3, 160, dark complexion, stripped shirt B/M, 20, 5-8, 180, dark complexion

Section Two: Major Crimes – Burglaries

All Commercial, Schools, Residential related to trends, Burglaries with high dollar value stolen / weapons stolen

Date Time CC Number Offense Location (Business & Victim Name) Synopsis Suspect Information

07/08/11-07/10/11 1300-1200 11-192-0379 1st Degree Burglary 900 block Fairmount Ave 21204

An unknown suspect removed property from the victim’s bedroom. Entry was possibly gained by climbing into a rear kitchen window. Unknown

07/01/11 0100-0800 11-195-0387 Attempted 1st Degree Burglary 8100 block Oakleigh Rd. 21234

An unknown suspect attempted to gain entry by cutting the screens to the front windows. The suspect also tried to kick open a basement window. Unknown

07/14/11 1000-1300 11-195-0918 1st Degree Burglary 7800 block Hillsway Ave. 21234

An unknown suspect broke the glass in a rear basement door. The suspect removed property. Unknown

07/17/11 0900-1750 11-198-1144 1st Degree Burglary Unit block Castlegate Ct. 21204

An unknown suspect entered the home through an unsecured rear sliding glass door and removed property. Unknown

07/10/11-07/11/11 1900-0500 11-192-0246 2nd Degree Burglary 1700 block Wentworth Ave 21234

Unknown suspects removed property from a locked shed. Unknown

07/12/11-07/13/11 1830-0700 11-194-0280 2nd Degree Burglary 1700 block E. Joppa Rd 21286

An unknown suspect gained entry into the building by break the glass to the front door. Once inside the suspect removed property. Glass was observed leading away from the business. Unknown

07/12/11-07/13/11 1930-0715 11-194-0293 2nd Degree Burglary 1500 block E. Joppa Rd 21234

An unknown suspect used an unknown means to smash the window to the front of the building to gain entry. Once inside the suspect removed property. Glass was observed leading away from the business. Unknown

07/12/11-07/13/11 1830-0700 11-194-0361 Attempted 2nd Burglary 8600 block Loch Raven Blvd 21234

An unknown suspect tried to break the glass door the listed business. It was cracked, not broken and still secure. The owner of the business had surveillance footage showing a person pulling up in a minivan, getting out, putting on a hard hat, taking an unknown tool over to the door of the business, and then tried to break the glass. The suspect then got back into the vehicle and drove off. Unknown

07/12/11-07/13/11 2200-1100 11-194-0746 Attempted 2nd Burglary 6300 block Sherwood Rd 21239

An unknown suspect used unknown tool to pry the bottom of the front door. The suspect was unable to gain entry. There was damage to the front door. Unknown

07/12/11 1728 11-193-1361 4th Degree Burglary 6900 block Donachie Rd 21286

Suspect was arrested after found to have been in the apartment located on Donachie Rd. Suspect stayed with a friend there before, but the apartment was vacant at this time and has been for 163 days. 1 Adult Male Arrested

07/11/11-07/13/11 0700-1600 11-194-1314 4th Degree Burglary 6900 block Lachlan Circle 21239

A witness observed subjects running from a vacant apartment. The door had been forced open by an unknown means. It is unknown when the apartment had been broken into. 2 B/M with dark shorts and white shirts. 1 H/M with red and white swimsuit. All were under the age of 18.

07/13/11-07/14/11 1500-0700 11-195-0301 4th Degree Burglary 8600 block Pleasant Plains Rd

Unknown suspect entered the site and attempted to gain entry into a tool box by prying the top. Unknown

Section Three: Major Crimes – Miscellaneous

(Homicides, Rapes, 1st Degree Assaults, Threats on Officers or Public Officials)

Date Time CC Number Offense Location (Victim Name) Synopsis Suspect Information

07/10/11 0104 11-191-0097 First Degree Assault Unit block Dunvale Rd 21204

Suspect pointed a gun at victim and stated that he was going to kill him. The suspect’s wife was also threatened. Suspect was arrested after the gun was located in a dumpster that the police were led to by the suspect’s son. The son was in the vehicle that the suspect was in as he fled the area of the assault. Victims are friends and the suspect was jealous. 1 Adult Male Arrested

baltimoresun.com - Crime Incident Notification

Week of July 11-17, 2011

Incident # Date Time Description Location

111931914 7/12 10:20 pm Check on Location Dumbarton/Dorking

111980079 7/17 12:51 am Suspicious Subject Dumbarton/Dorking

111981493 7/17 9:51 pm Suspicious Subject York/Windwood

111970396 7/16 8:15 am Destruction of Prop. Heathfield/Old Trail Road

111921723 7/11 8:19 pm Theft – Other York/Murdock

111921740 7/11 8:30 pm Hit&Run Acc. Prop Dam Bellona/Rodgers Forge Road

111921805 7/11 8:53 pm Theft from Motor Veh Stanmore/Lanark

111920453 7/11 8:59 am Theft from Motor Veh Brandon/Stanmore

111920738 7/11 11:43 am Theft from Motor Veh Heathfield/Chumleigh

While on patrol, one of our patrollers found a sign on a pole @ Stevenson & Dumbarton advertising a found camera from 7/11. It was discovered on a roof of a car in the 300 block of Stanmore. Our patroller called 911 to see if an officer could respond to his location and check to see if a camera might have been one of the stolen items. Ofc. Heyman responded and it was discovered there was a camera stolen from a vehicle on Chumleigh last week. Ofc. Heyman is going to call the complainant this morning to see if the camera might belong to her. He will also call the individual who found the camera. We may have a possible reuniting of stolen property with its owner. Great teamwork between a patroller, citizen and police!!

111921103 7/11 3:14 pm Theft from Motor Veh York below Windwood

111930428 7/12 8:42 am Tampering w/Motor Veh Brandon/Stevenson

111970229 7/16 3:04 am Narcotics – Officer Initiated Dumbarton Middle School

111980034 7/17 12:21 am Traffic Arrest – DWI Overbrook/Dorking

Towson Area COP National Night Out - August 2nd

Towson Area Citizens On Patrol

˜ NATIONAL NIGHT OUT ˜

SPONSOR: TARGET

MEMBER of Baltimore County Police Community Relations Council

DONATIONS OF TOILETRIES FOR THE HOMELESS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES

Mark your Calendar!

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Babies R Us Parking Lot (Putty Hill Ave)

►Everyone is invited◄

Please arrive by 6:00 PM, drop off donations, be in the group photo, form the motorcade, and depart at 6:30 PM. If you have a COP T-Shirt, please wear it. If you have COP magnetic signs and lights…put on your car.

Questions?

Mike Calwell, Event Co-Chair

Phone: 410-377-5688 or Cell 443-829-5276

Email: mikecalwell@gmail.com

Pat France, Event Co-Chair

410-828-5564/Email: patfrance@centrol-inc.com

Dept. of Aging to hold 2 public hearings, August 9th 2011

PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Ethel Rasmussen
410-887-2379
erasmussen@baltimorecountymd.gov

The Baltimore County Department of Aging (BCDA) will hold two public hearings on its Area Plan on August 9, 2011: the Arbutus Senior Center, 855A Sulphur Spring Road, from 9-10 a.m. and the Parkville Senior Center, 8601 Harford Road, from 6-7 p.m. The Area Plan is a document required of all Area Agencies on Aging that describes the functions, presents relevant demographic trends and outlines the major goals and objectives to be achieved between 2012-2015.

The types of services discussed in the Plan are those provided under Title III of the Federal Older Americans Act and include: case management, a congregate meal program; health screenings; care giving programs; consumer protection; elder abuse, adult protective services; ombudsman; SHIP; guardianship; legal assistance; senior information & assistance; senior center operations; etc.

These hearings are an important part of the public input aspect of the area plan and ensure that the rights of older individuals are not violated in any way. The hearings allow for interested seniors to make recommendations and evaluate the services provided by BCDA. Registration is not required.

For further information, call Senior Information and Assistance at 410-887-2594.

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Ethel R. Rasmussen
Administrator
Program and Resource Development
Baltimore County Government
Department of Aging
611 Central Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204
Direct: (410) 887-2379
Fax: (410) 887-2159
erasmussen@baltimorecountymd.gov

Traffic Alert! 200 Block of Hopkins CLOSED today from 4-8pm

Block part on the block, all proper permits have been arranged! Please plan accordingly!

RFCOP Crime Update Week of July 4th - July 10th

On Tuesday, August 2, 2011 Towson Area Citizens On Patrol will be sponsoring their NATIONAL NIGHT OUT. Last year Rodgers Forge had the distinction of the largest crowd out showing their support as the Fire Trucks, police cars, and citizens on patrol cars motorcade proceeded from York Road, up Dumbarton to Stevenson last year. The motorcade will proceed through all neighborhoods within the precinct 6 area.

DONATIONS OF TOILETRIES FOR THE HOMELESS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES on the Babies R Us Parking Lot (Putty Hill Ave)

Everyone is invited.

Please arrive by 6:00 PM, drop off donations, be in the group photo, form the motorcade, and depart at 6:30 PM. If you have a COP T-Shirt, please wear it. If you have COP magnetic signs and lights…put on your car.

Questions? Contact:
Mike Calwell, Event Co-Chair
Phone: 410-377-5688 or Cell 443-829-5276
Email: mikecalwell@gmail.com

Pat France, Event Co-Chair
410-828-5564/Email: patfrance@centrol-inc.com


Significant Events Report for the week of July 4-10, 2011

Section One: Major Crimes – Robberies – None listed for this week

Section Two: Major Crimes – Burglaries

All Commercial, Schools, Residential related to trends, Burglaries with high dollar value stolen / weapons stolen

Date Time CC Number Offense Location (Business & Victim Name) Synopsis Suspect Information

07/01/11-07/06/11 0930-1430 11-187-1019 1st Degree Burglary 7000 block Lachlan Circle 21239

Unknown suspects entered the residence by popping open rear bedroom window locks. Once inside, the suspects removed property. Unknown

07/03/11-07/04/11 1100-1900 11-186-0330 2nd Degree Burglary Unit block Investment Place 21286

The suspect entered the site by forcing the back fence on the east side of the site near the electrical room. Once inside property was removed. Unknown

07/06/11-07/07/11 2245-0500 11-188-0453 2nd Degree Burglary 700 block York Rd. 21204

A brick paver was used to break the front door glass. Once inside property was removed. Unknown

07/06/11 1820 11-187-1514 4th Degree Burglary 7100 block Bristol Rd. 21212

The suspects walked into the yard and stole property. The suspects were located and arrested. 2 Juvenile Males Arrested.

07/06/11 1810 11-187-1621 4th Degree Burglary 400 block Murdock Rd. 21212

The suspects entered the unlocked garage and removed property. The suspects were located and arrested. 2 Juvenile Males Arrested.

07/08/11 1147 11-189-0956 1st Degree Burglary 8200 block Pleasant Plains Rd 21286

As the victim arrived home observed a vehicle with the engine running in the alley behind house. They observed people in the house. As the victim was calling 911 a suspect returned to the vehicle and fled. A witness observed the vehicle go to the front of the house and pick up 2 other suspects that had property from the victim’s home with them. Unknown B/M, 16-25 yrs old, tall w/dark complexion

Unknown B/M, 16-25 yrs old, blk short hair Unknown B/M , 16-25 yrs old, 5’10”, med build.

07/02/11-07/08/11 0700-1300 11-189-1175 1st Degree Burglary 6600 block English Oak Rd 21234

Unknown suspects entered possibly through the secured front door. Both entrances were secure when victim arrived home. Property was removed. Unknown

07/10/11 0700-1700 11-191-1183 1st Degree Burglary 6600 block English Oak Rd 21234

Unknown suspect entered possibly through the secured front door. The entrance was secured when victim arrived home to find property missing. Unknown

07/09/11 0018 11-10-0019 1st Degree Burglary Unit block Stonewain Ct 21204

Suspect from 11-190-0027 1st Degree Assault destroyed the door frame of the victim’s apt to gain entry while there was a party going on. Suspect was not invited and assaulted both the victim and the victim’s friend before fleeing the area. Suspect was arrested after his vehicle was observed. 1 Adult Male Arrested. – (connected to 1st degree assault below)

Section Three: Major Crimes – Miscellaneous

(Homicides, Rapes, 1st Degree Assaults, Threats on Officers or Public Officials)

Date Time CC Number Offense Location (Victim Name) Synopsis Suspect Information

07/09/11 0036 11-190-0027 1st Degree Assault Unit block Witherwood Ct 21204

A known suspect was arrested after the victim told the suspect to leave the area of the parking lot. The suspect drew a weapon and pointed it at the victim, then fled the area but was subsequently apprehended. 1 Adult Male Arrested.

Email Alerts - Spot Crime.com

2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road – Week of July 4-10, 2011

Crime Date Time Address Case #

Theft from Motor Veh 7/4 10:16 am 1xx Regester Ave 111850545

Theft – Other 7/7 11:00 am xx Murdock/Blenheim 111880653

4th Degree Burglary 7/6 7:31 pm 4xx Murdock Road 111871621

2 Juvenile Males Arrested

Destruction of Property 7/9 8:43 am 63xx York Road 111900471

Theft of Motor Vehicle 7/10 4:20 pm 65xx York Road 111910935

Theft – Shoplifting 7/6 2:56 pm 72xx York Road 111870142

Theft from Motor Veh 7/7 1:26 pm 74xx York Road 111880888

baltimoresun.com - Crime Incident Notification
Week of July 4-10, 2011

Incident # Date Time Description Location

111851291 7/4 7:48 pm Check on Location Dunkirk/Blenheim

111901814 7/9 10:55 pm Check on Location Dunkirk/Heathfield

111891711 7/8 9:02 pm Check on Location Dunkirk/York

111910666 7/10 12:26 pm Check on Location Gaywood/Bellona

111870725 7/6 11:55 am Disturbance York/Windwood

111850926 7/4 3:17 pm Disturbance York/Windwood

111911481 7/10 10:34 pm Auto Acc Prop Damage York/Stevenson

111871515 7/6 6:36 pm Suspicious Subject Hatherleigh below York

111880888 7/7 1:26 pm Theft from Motor Veh 74xx York Road

111850545 7/4 10:16 am Theft from Motor Veh 1xx Regester Avenue

111900137 7/9 1:44 am Suspicious Vehicle Murdock/Pinehurst

111871621 7/6 7:31 pm 4th degree Burglary 4xx Murdock

2 Juvenile Males Arrested

111871514 7/6 6:35 pm 4th degree Burglary 5xx Stoneleigh

111910935 7/10 4:20 pm Theft of Motor Veh York below Overbrook

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Suspicious Solicitation Reported

This was forwarded to me from RFCOP:

Hello - I am the owner of 7XXX Rodgers Court, Baltimore, MD 21212.

I just had an interesting encounter with a man in my backyard who had just placed a "looking for work flyer" in the backdoor of my home, which is only accessible via a closed gate and a back alley. He was in the process of placing flyers in the backdoors of my next door neighbors - accessing their properties via closed back gates. When I questioned him about his marketing tactics he gave a flip answer and disappeared through the alley.

White male, about 5' 10" in his fifties w/ whitish hair and a baseball cap.

The flyer reads -

"Star Homecare"

Mike 850 503 8987
Ezra 443 823 3891
Steve 410 690 5954

I thought the encounter was rather strange - however, I don't suppose he broke any law that I know of.

RFCOP Message About Identify Theft

RFCOP: We have started including Identity Theft (Fraud) in our most recent crime reports as this is becoming an increasing problem everywhere and at the request of residents. Following was a response by two of our residents to that inclusion.

"Thanks as always for ongoing reports. My question is what exactly is meant by "identity theft?" Perhaps it means that ID was stolen from a car, house, or a handbag?” - Overbrook Road

“Thanks for the usual updates. I am curious about those in Rodgers Forge marked "Identity Theft" there appear to have been two in my block as well as others in the Forge.” - RF Resident

Below is information Baltimore County has posted on their web site that you may find useful information. Information can be found in many ways by the identity thieves – mail thrown out in the trash can, lost cards (i.e. driver license, credit cards, pay stubs, bills, etc.) or through unsecure personal information provided while banking or purchasing over the internet. The following was taken from the Baltimore County Maryland web site and provides a basic understanding of identity theft (fraud), some ways to protect yourself, and what to do and whom to contact if you become a victim. As always – report it to the police.

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What Is Identity Fraud?

Identity Theft involves acquiring key pieces of someone’s identifying information, such as name, address, date of birth, social security number or other information enabling the identity thief to commit numerous forms of fraud. This may include, taking over the victim’s financial accounts, opening new bank accounts, purchasing automobiles, renting apartments, applying for loans, credit cards, social security benefits, or establishing services with utility companies.

If you become a victim:

• Set up a folder to keep a detailed history of this crime.

• Keep a log of any contacts you make and make copies of all documents.

• Notify the US Postal Inspector if your mail has been stolen or tampered with:

US Postal Inspection Service

(410-715-7700)

US Postal Inspection Service-Local Post Office (See listing under Federal Government.) www.usps.gov/websites/depart/inspect

• Contact the Federal Trade Commission to report the problem. The FTC is the federal clearinghouse for complaints by victims of identity theft. The FTC help victims by providing information to help resolve financial and other problems that could result from identity theft.

1-877-IDTHEFT(438-4338) www.consumer.gov/idtheft

• Alert your banks to flag your account and contact you to confirm any unusual activity.

• Request a change of PIN and a new password. Contact the Social Security Administration’s Fraud Hotline at 1-800-269-0271. http://www.ssa.gov/oig/hotline

• Contact the Motor Vehicle Administration to see if another license was issued in your name. If so, request a new license number and fill out the DMV complaint form to begin the fraud investigation process.

• Obtain description of suspect (if known).

Obtain witness information.

Determine your financial loss. Attach all supporting documentation.

• Contact all creditors, by phone and in writing to inform them of the problems.

Call each of the three credit bureaus’ fraud units to report the identity theft, (follow up with a letter). Ask to have a “Fraud Alert/Victim Impact: statement placed in your credit file asking that creditors call you before opening any new account.

Request that a copy of your credit report be sent to you.

Check Fraud

If you have any checks stolen or bank accounts set up fraudulently, report it to the following companies: Certegy Check Services: 1-800-770-3792, www.certegy.com - CheckRite- 800-766-2748 - Chexsystems: 800-428-9623 - Cross Check: 800-552-1900 - National Processing Co: 800-526-5380 - Shared Check Authorization Network 800-262-7771 - TeleCheck- 800-710-9898, www.telecheck.com - National Check Fraud Hotline: 843-571-2143

Preventive Actions

• Promptly remove mail from your mailbox after delivery. Do not leave in unsecured mail receptacles.

• Deposit outgoing mail in post office collection mailboxes or at your local post office.

• Never give personal information over the telephone, such as your social security number, date of birth, mother’s maiden name, credit card number, or PIN code, unless you initiated the phone call. Protect this information and release it only when absolutely necessary.

• Shred pre-approved credit applications, credit card receipts, bills and other financial information you don’t want before discarding them in the trash or recycling bin.

Report all lost or stolen credit cards immediately.

Order your credit report from the three credit bureaus once a year to check for fraudulent activity or other discrepancies. (Maryland Law allows you to get one free copy a year from each credit bureau).

Never leave receipts at bank machines, bank counters, trash receptacles, or unattended gasoline pumps.

Memorize your social security number and all of your passwords. Do not keep them in your wallet or purse.

Sign all credit cards upon receipt.

Save all credit card receipts and match them against your monthly bills.

Be conscious of normal receipt of routine financial statements. Contact the sender if they are not received in the mail.

Notify your credit card companies and financial institution in advance of any change of address or phone number.

Never loan your credit cards to anyone else.

Never put your credit card or any other financial account number on a post card or on the outside of an envelope.

If you applied for a new credit card and it hasn't arrived in a timely manner, call the bank or credit card company involved.

Closely monitor expiration dates on your credit cards. Contact the credit card issuer if replacement cards are not received prior to the expiration date.

Beware of mail or telephone solicitations disguised as promotions offering instant prizes or awards designed solely to obtain your personal information or credit card numbers.

Balance your checkbook on a monthly basis for possible fraudulent charges on your debit card number. The bank limits the time period in which complaints can be filed and you are reimbursed for fraudulent charges.

INTERNET AND ON-LINE SERVICES

Use caution when disclosing checking account numbers, credit card numbers or other personal financial data at any Website or on-line service location unless you receive a secured authentication key from your provider.

When you subscribe to an on-line service, you may be asked to give credit card information. When you enter any interactive service site, beware of con-artists that may ask you to “confirm” your enrollment service by disclosing passwords or the credit card account number used to subscribe. Don’t give them out!

Security Freezes Help Prevent Identity Theft

When a security freeze is in place at all three major credit bureaus, an identity thief cannot open a new account because the potential creditor or seller of services will not be able to check the credit file. When the consumer is applying for credit, he or she can lift the freeze temporarily using a PIN so legitimate applications for credit or services can be processed.

Starting January 1, 2008 Maryland consumers are able to freeze their credit reports as a way to protect themselves from identity theft. The three major credit bureaus have posted instructions on their websites for how to place the security freeze.

INFORMATIONAL WEBSITES

http://www.marylandpirg.org/

http://www.consumersunion.org/

• Federal Trade Commission: www.ftc.gov

• Maryland Office of the Attorney General

www.oag.state.md.us/consumer

• Privacy Rights Clearing House

www.privacyrights.org

• Consumer Debit Resource www.consumerdebit.com

• Internet Fraud Complaint Center: www.ic3.gov

Credit Bureaus

Equifax- www.equifax.com

PO Box 740241 Atlanta, GA 30374-0241

To order report, call 1-800-685-1111

To report fraud, call 1-800-525-6285

Experian- www.experian .com

PO Box 1017 Allen, TX 75013-0949

To order report, call 1-888-397-3742

To report Fraud, Call 1-888-397-3742

Trans Union- www.transunion.com

PO Box 390, Springfield, PA 19064

To order report, call 1-800-888-4213

To report fraud, 1-800-680-7289