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AREA CAR BREAKS |
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04/23/2008 |
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3:00 pm |
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Contact: |
Det. Chris Carey |
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(508) 829-0216 |
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Area towns have been experiencing car breaks over the past few nights. Although we have not yet had any reports of recent breaks in Holden, HPD urges all residents to remove valuables (including windshield- or dash-mounted GPS units, MP3 players in docks, purses, loose change, CDs, etc.) from your vehicles. Close your car windows and lock all doors and hatchbacks, etc. whenever your vehicle is unattended, especially overnight.
If your car is broken into, please let us know as soon as you discover it, even if it appears nothing is missing. The more information we can gather, the more likely it is we can apprehend suspects.
If you see or hear anything suspicious, please call Holden PD anytime at (508) 829-4444. |
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GYPSY SCAMS |
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Date:
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04/14/2008 |
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Time: |
10:00 AM |
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Contact: |
Det. Chris Carey |
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(508) 829-0216 |
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Now that Spring has arrived, homeowners are thinking about construction projects and home repair. Be aware that some area residents have fallen victim to "Gypsy" scams. Click here for more information. |
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NIGERIAN SCAMS |
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Date:
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04/04/2008 |
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Time: |
10:00 AM |
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Contact: |
Det. Chris Carey |
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(508) 829-0216 |
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There are many scams perpetrated via mail, phone, in person, and through e-mail, with some local victims. Be aware! Click here for more information on recent Nigerian scams. |
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HOUSE BREAK |
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02/13/2008 |
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Time: |
9:00 AM |
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Contact: |
Det. Al Bourget |
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(508) 829-0216 |
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On the afternoon of Tuesday, 02/12/08, a housebreak took place in the Highland Avenue area of town. Suspects fled on foot, so no vehicle information is available. If you have any information which may help with this investigation, please call Detective Al Bourget at (508) 829-0216. If you see any suspicious activity in your neighborhood, please call HPD immediately at (508)829-4444. |
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IRS REFUND SCAM |
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Date:
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02/12/2008 |
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Time: |
10:00 AM |
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Contact: |
Det. Christopher Carey |
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(508) 829-4444 |
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Every year as tax-time approaches, various scams are perpetrated. For information on a recent e-mail tax refund scam, click here. Please see an additional scam alert below. |
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SCAM ALERT FROM THE FBI |
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Date:
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02/12/2008 |
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Time: |
10:00 AM |
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Contact: |
Det. Christopher Carey |
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(508) 829-4444 |
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The FBI has issued an alert regarding a common check scam. For further information click here. |
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TELEPHONE SOLICITORS |
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Date:
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02/05/2008 |
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Time: |
2:00 PM |
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Contact: |
Det. Christopher Carey |
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(508) 829-4444 |
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The Holden Police Department has received a number of phone calls recently asking if an organization soliciting donations is legitimate.
Most organizations do not call us prior to them calling Holden residents. Our recommendation is to take their information and contact the beneficiaries of the charitable fund and ask if they are conducting a fundraiser. If they are and you want to make a donation, mail the check or drop it off at the business. Never give them a credit card number. Many times the “caller” will ask if someone will be home and if not, can the check be placed in a mailbox. This ploy is often used by burglars to determine if a resident is home.
To check fundraisers registered to operate in Massachusetts, you can call the Attorney General’s Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division at 617-727-2200 extension 2101.
If the fundraiser comes to your house asking for donations, contact the police department immediately. DO NOT let them in or given them any information.
Do not feel rushed in making a decision immediately. Ask them to send something in the mail. That will give you time to go over it and decide if you want to donate or not.
There is very inexpensive technology available to alter the display of a “caller-IDs”. Don’t trust what is displayed on the caller ID. That is the reason why we recommend you call the charitable organization and verify they are indeed soliciting.
The Holden Police Department does not endorse any specific charitable organization. There are many out there that do a wonderful job and others that are scams. Please be cautious. If you have any questions please call the AG’s office or the Holden Police. |
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HOUSE BREAKS |
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Date:
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01/30/08 |
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Time: |
1:00 PM |
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Contact: |
Det. Christopher Carey |
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(508) 829-4444 |
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Area towns are experiencing house breaks. At this time we do not have suspects and the only description of the vehicle used is that it has a back up alarm (beeper). The suspects are using force to enter the houses and they go through the whole house. Besides taking items, they "trash" the house. Please be alert to any suspicious people or vehicles in and around your neighborhood. If you see anything suspicious please call the Holden Police immediately at (508) 829-4444.. |
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CAR BREAKS |
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Date:
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01/17/08 |
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Time: |
11:00 AM |
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Contact: |
Det. Christopher Carey |
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(508) 829-4444 |
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Once again we are experiencing car breaks in the Holden area. The Holden Police Department urges all residents to remove all valuables from your vehicles and lock them whenever they are unattended, especially overnight.
If your car is broken into, please let us know as soon as you discover it, even if it appears nothing is missing. The more information we can gather, the more likely it is we can apprehend suspects.
If you see or hear anything suspicious, please call Holden PD at (508) 829-4444. |
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