Crime & Safety

Police: Man Scammed, Sends Money to United Kingdom

The following information was supplied by the O'Fallon Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Property Damage

  • Tires were damaged in the 100 block of Lamplighter Way on March 17.
  • Drywall was damaged at Westhoff Park on March 18. 
  • A lock set was damaged in the 1200 block of Highway K on March 18. 

Stealing

  • A victim at Rambling Oak Drive was scammed. He received a check to be a secret shopper then wired money to the United Kingdom. The original check was fraudulent.
  • Food was stolen in the 8600 block of Veterans Memorial Parkway. 

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