Ellisville Police Investigating Jamaica Lottery Scam
A scam victim in the Ellisville area received a phone call and fax saying she won $5.5 million and a new car.
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Ellisville Police Investigating Jamaica Lottery Scam
A scam victim in the Ellisville area received a phone call and fax saying she won $5.5 million and a new car.
Ellisville Police Department is investigating a lottery scam after a victim was contacted by phone and fax and told she won $5.5 million and a new car. Police said an 88-year-old woman answered a phone call from an 876 (Jamaica) area code and was told she was the winner of a Mega Millions Sweepstakes Lottery. She subsequently received a fax with fake lottery documents. The documents said the winner would receive a cashier's check and $95,000 in cash supplied by General Motors. The lottery said the winner would have to pay $87,000 in taxes. Police said the victim's son contacted them after $60,000 was transferred to the scammers through a Western Union wire transfer. The exact amount is not yet known. The St. Louis Postal Inspector's office…
Tools Taken from Vehicle in for Service at Bommarito Infiniti
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Unknown person(s) took a tool bag with miscellaneous tools from the backseat of a vehicle at Bommarito Infiniti located at 15700 Manchester Road. The vehicle was at the location for service. No damage to the vehicle was reported. The value of the items stolen is estimated at $575. The incident occurred sometime between Jan. 7 and Jan. 11. This information was supplied by the Ellisville Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made. RECENT ELLISVILLE POLICE REPORTS:
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Tool Bags Taken from Pick-Up Truck in Ellisville
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Unknown person(s) took two tool bags with miscellaneous tools from the rear of the cabin of an extended-cabin pick-up truck parked behind Dau Home Furniture located at 15424 Manchester Road. The incident occured between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Jan. 7. The vehicle was unlocked. Loss is valued at $800. This information was supplied by the Ellisville Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made. RECENT ELLISVILLE POLICE REPORTS:
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Monday, January 21, 2013
Laptop, Video Recorder Stolen from Ellisville Residence
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Unknown person(s) broke into a residence in the 300 block of Lafayette by the rear kitchen window. A laptop computer and video recorder were stolen from the residence. The items are valued at $900. The incident occurred sometime between 8:22 a.m. and 3:35 p.m. Jan. 4. This information was supplied by the Ellisville Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made. RECENT ELLISVILLE POLICE REPORTS:
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Friday, January 11, 2013
Ellisville Man Takes TV and Money from Mother
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A 24-year-old Ellisville man took a television and money from his mother's residence located on Reinke Road. The incident occurred between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Jan. 3. Estimated value is $226. This information was supplied by the Ellisville Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made. RECENT ELLISVILLE POLICE REPORTS:
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Thursday, January 10, 2013
Car Stolen from Ellisville; Keys Were in the Car
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A 2003 Chevy Impala was stolen by unknown person(s) from the 300 block of Wolfe Lane in Ellisville. The keys were left in the vehicle. The incident occurred between 11 p.m. Dec. 31, 2012, and 12:13 Jan. 1. Estimated value is $5,000. This information was supplied by the Ellisville Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made. RECENT ELLISVILLE POLICE REPORTS:
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Bryanna Hampton
9:38 am on Friday, January 11, 2013
Just an update: Looks like those specific ads were in the process of being removed at least through yesterday. Holler if the problem persists! more ›
Friday, December 28, 2012
December Crime Round-Up for Ballwin, Ellisville
Check out the round up of stories related to crime in or near the city during the month of December.
In case you missed them, these are the crime stories published in December 2012 from police in Ballwin and Ellisville.
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Friday, December 21, 2012
UPDATE: St. John Church and School in Ellisville Will Resume Schedule Friday at 3 p.m.
The campus went into a lockdown mode Thursday and cancelled day classes Friday after a bomb threat was discovered.
Ellisville K-Mart Employee Arrested for Internal Theft
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A 19-year-old male K-Mart employee was arrested Dec. 14 for stealing approximately $140 from K-Mart located at 15909 Manchester Road. The subject was released pending further action by court. This information was supplied by the Ellisville Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made. RECENT ELLISVILLE POLICE REPORTS:
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Joyce Scannell
5:51 pm on Monday, May 13, 2013
I received am email today stating I won 4.5M in an Internet promotion. I then responded is this a scam? I then received a second email, very professional, asking me to complete a winners form and requested a copy of my drivers license or passport. Of course I won't, but how many elderly people will? I will forward the emails if you would like to investigate as I believe something needs to be done. more ›