Menomonee Falls "Neighborhood Watch" | "Crime Prevention"

Tazinos Pizza and Salad Bistro 10% Event MFPD Fundraisers

Each May during National Police Week the nation pauses to recognize the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement. In support of the Menomonee Falls Police Department, Tazinos Pizza and Salad Bistro, is hosting a series of 10% Event fundraisers.

Please join us at Tazinos, N56 W15560 Silver Spring Dr., (Silver Spring & Pilgrim Rd.) on the following dates:

Sunday, May 23, 2010 – 11:00am – 9:00pm
Monday, May 24, 2010 – 11:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday, May 29, 2010 – 11:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday, May 30, 2010 – 11:00am – 9:00pm

You will need to print and bring the attached coupon which has the Promo Code on it.

Thank you for all your support.

Reminder that the Menomonee Falls Law Enforcement Memorial Service is: Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 2:00pm at John Taylor Park, (Appleton Ave. & Mill St.) Menomonee Falls.

Sgt. Michael J. Brasch
Menomonee Falls Police Department
Support Services Unit / Department Training Supervisor
Phone: (262) 532-8740 Fax: (262) 532-8769
mbrasch@menomonee-falls.org

2010 Law Enforcement Memorial Services

Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial Service: Friday, May 7, 2010 at 12:00 pm at the State Capitol Building in Madison.

Waukesha County Law Enforcement Memorial Service: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Abundant Life Church (975 S. Sawyer Road, Oconomowoc) at 7:00 pm.

Menomonee Falls Law Enforcement Memorial Service: Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 2:00 pm at John Taylor Park in Menomonee Falls.

SCAM ALERT!

The Menomonee Falls Police Department and surrounding agencies have taken several reports where citizens have received telephone calls asking them to wire money because a relative has been arrested. Sometimes these scams also come via e-mail. In most cases, the money is to be wired out of the country. When a money transfer takes place, it is difficult to trace and an investigation is often impossible. For more information, please refer to the following websites:

http://www.onguardonline.gov

http://www.econsumer.gov

New Account Fraud Alert

(This may be related to our recent thefts from mailboxes.)

Educators Credit Union has had a new account fraud incident with member, Willie Thompson III, DOB 03-10-1977. Willie opened a new account on 03-06-10 and has conducted several fraudulent ATM transactions totaling approximately $12,800.00 since 03-11-10. Most of the transactions were completed in the Milwaukee, Menomonee Falls and Madison Area.

Most of the checks deposited into the ATMs are drawn on the account of The Army of God Academy at Associated Bank. It has been verified that these checks do not have sufficient funds.

Please be cautious if he comes in to open an account at your institution!

Contact

Angela Langdon, SFE
Security Officer
Educators Credit Union
1400 N. Newman Rd.
Racine, WI 53406
262-619-2322
Fax 262-884-8415

Theft from Mail Boxes

The Menomonee Falls and Brookfield Police have recently taken several reports of thefts of mail from residential curbside mailboxes. The thieves targeted mailboxes that had the “red flag” up, and searched inside the mailboxes for mail that would likely contain personal financial information of the victims. In Menomonee Falls, two thefts occurred on Monday, March 15th during the morning hours, both on the south end of the Village, on Sumac Street and Bette Drive.

Following these thefts, attempts were unsuccessfully made at each victim’s personal banking institution.

Suspect Description:

White male

5’11” and 250 lbs.

Hair is shaved short

Last seen wearing bright blue nylon athletic pants, white t-shirt with black horizontal stripes (un-tucked), black & bright blue nylon jacket, and white tennis shoes. He also had on either transition eyeglasses or very light colored sunglasses.

Anyone with information and/or observing anyone looking into mailboxes should immediately contact the Menomonee Falls Police Department at 262-532-1700

WARNING !

The United States Postal Service and the Menomonee Falls Police Department both highly recommend that the mailing of correspondence that contains any personal financial information should be taken directly to your local U.S. Post Office and mailed there to help prevent Identify Theft.

Business / Crime Alert

Menomonee Falls Crime Alert

Sometime during the night of Tuesday, March 2^nd, 6:30 pm, and Wednesday, March 3^rd, 8:30am, unknown subjects used force to enter two businesses in the W16400 block of Main St. At this point, it is unknown if this was a one time incident, or if the unknown subjects may commit other burglaries in the uptown business area. Thus, we request you be more watchful.

Do not be hesitant to call the police on any suspicious vehicles/subjects or incidents. If you have any information or questions, please call the police department at 262-532-8700 and ask to speak to Detective Torn. Please refer to case number 10-000475.

IRS Scam Alert!

Internal Revenue Service Scam Alert!

With income tax filing time upon us, the Internal Revenue Service has issued the follow Scam Alerts: THE I.R.S. DOES NOT INITIATE CONTACT WITH TAXPAYERS THROUGH E-MAIL!

A scheme in which a tax refund form is e-mailed, supposedly by the Taxpayer Advocate Service(a genuine and independent organization within the IRS which assists taxpayers with unresolved problems), is particularly blatant in the amount and type of information it requests. The top of the form tells the recipient that they are eligible for a tax refund for a specified amount. The form asks for name, address, and phone number and a substantial amount of financial information, such a bank account number, credit card number and expiration date, ATM PIN number and more. It also asks for mother’s maiden name (frequently used by many people as an account security password). At the bottom is a phony name and signature, claiming to be that of the Taxpayer Advocate. The implication is that the taxpayer must fill in and submit the form to receive a tax refund. In reality, taxpayers claim their tax refunds through filing of an annual tax return, not a separate application form.

A new e-mail scam claims to come from the IRS and the US Government for charitable contributions to victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti. A link in the e-mail, when clicked, sends the e-mail recipients to a Web site that looks like the Official IRS Web site, but isn’t. They are then directed to click on a link that opens a donation form that asks for personal and financial information. The scammers can use that information to gain access to the e-mail recipients’ financial accounts. The IRS does not send e-mails to taxpayers soliciting contributions to a charitable cause.

In another recent scam, consumers receive a “Tax Avoidance Investigation” e-mail claiming to come from the IRS “Fraud Department” in which the recipient is asked to complete an “investigation form,” for which there is a link contained in the e-mail, because of suspected fraud that the recipient may have committed. Delete this, and any other e-mails that appear to have come from the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service does not initiate contact with taxpayer through e-mail!

The Internal Revenue Service does not initiate contact with taxpayer through e-mail!

Suspicious Activity

The following suspicious activity took place on 01/25/2010 at about 4:30 p.m. at CarQuest, N86 W16300 Appleton Ave.

A single male black entered the store and asked questions about buying a tail lamp. He appeared to be distracted while speaking with the employee, as though he was not listening to the employee’s recommendation and advice.

At one point, he made some sort of signal with his hand above his head, at which time a second M/B entered the store and asked to use the bathroom. From the bathroom, the second M/B would have been able to see behind the counters (at the safe, registers, etc.).

An employee looked out the window and observed a third M/B standing in the parking lot looking around.

Once the second M/B exited the bathroom, he was observed looking at the registers and safe. The first M/B then said that he needed to go get change and to forget about the tail lamp.

All then left the area in a dark blue Volkswagen Jetta, unknown license plate number. Employees observed that all tail lamps were functioning on the car.

Suspect Descriptions: 1st to enter store – 600/185, “round head”, dark coat and knit hat, possibly bald, approximately 30 years, 2nd to enter store – 510/160, “baby faced”, 18-19 years old, large puffy jacket (dark colored), 3rd (did not enter store) – Blue jacket, back trim near pockets.

If you experience similar activity, contact MFPD as soon as it safe to do so. Please try to obtain license plate number and vehicle description, if possible.

Christmas Parade - Sunday November 29, 2009

Come and join Menomonee Falls Neighborhood Watch in this year’s Christmas Parade on Sunday, November 29th.

We are group number 604 and will be meeting beforehand on Harrison Ave. south of Main St. in the parade staging area.

Please arrive before 4:00 PM, as the parade begins at 4:30 PM. No need to bring anything but yourselves and anyone that wants to join us!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and hope to see you on Sunday!

Your Menomonee Falls Neighborhood Watch Board of Directors

Phising Text Messages

Text messages are being received by customers and non-customers advising them that their debit card with Citizens Bank of Mukwonago has been suspended due to fraud. They are asked to call 1-800-821-4255 to reactivate their cards. If they do, they are prompted to enter their card number and other information which would allow the scammers access to their accounts. These messages are NOT being originated by Citizens Bank of Mukwonago.

Caution: Scammers may possibly use names of other financial institutions. Always contact your financial institution directly by using their listed phone numbers or in-person if you have any questions.