Suspect “fixes” non-existent dent in car, demands payment from victim
On April 4, a victim told police at 4:31 p.m. while sitting in his car in the parking lot of a store in the 900 block of S. York, an unknown suspect described only as “Hispanic” pulled behind him stating he could fix the dent in the victim’s car cheaper than the dealership. The victim was unaware of any previous damage to the vehicle. The suspect showed him a dent, used a suction cup to pull the dent out, applied an unknown substance to it, and then asked the victim for payment. The victim drove the suspect to the police department where he jumped out and fled to a black Jeep Cherokee without plates. The Jeep fled the scene and was located near I-290 but then fled from officers.
Texts allegedly include threats to kill recipient
On April 4, Emilio Bartucci, 33, of Addison, was charged with harassment through electronic communications and for a threat to kill in the 100 block of E. Cayuga at 4:05 p.m. Police said a victim reported receiving threatening text messages from their nephew whom they had previously employed. The text messages included threats to kill them, according to police.
Smart seller recognizes scam before it’s too late
On April 1, police reported that a victim in the 400 block of E. Allison at 5:13 p.m., she was selling furniture on Facebook Marketplace. An unknown suspect stated they would pay with Zelle and stated they would send more than the asking price amount and asked if the victim could send the overage back. The victim determined it was a scam and the unknown suspect sent a threatening message to the victim. The victim did not lose any money and blocked the unknown buyer.
