KCSO police reports
• Theft, forgery and fraud reported in Farragut
A West Knoxville man reported a theft, forgery and fraud incident between March 21 and March 26 at 11409 Municipal Center Drive. The complainant said a check placed in a post office drop box was stolen and altered before being deposited. The check, originally written for $7,000, was reportedly washed and made payable to another individual. The complainant later discovered the payment had not reached its intended
recipient and opened a new bank account.
• Online scam leads to $3,400 loss
A Farragut woman reported a fraud case on Wexton Lane after attempting to purchase a dog through online contacts between March 10 and April 1. The complainant said a suspect later contacted her, claiming to handle shipping arrangements for the dog and requested additional fees totaling about $1,400. The complainant said she was provided a flight number and tracking information and went to the airport to retrieve the dog, but it never arrived. She advised the shipping costs were paid through her online bank account. The total loss is estimated to be around $3,400. The complainant later made contact with the legitimate breeder, who advised her that a suspect had duplicated her website and used it to carry out fraudulent sales.
The complainant was told multiple reports had already been filed with law enforcement and the FBI regarding the scam.
• Shoplifting incident reported at grocery store
An asset and loss prevention employee at a Northshore grocery store reported a shoplifting incident on March 31.
The complainant said surveillance showed the suspect arrived in a white sedan and entered the store, where he selected lobster tails from the meat department. The suspect was observed walking through the store and entering a restroom before exiting and leaving without paying for the concealed merchandise. The stolen items were valued at $18.
• Credit card fraud reported at residence
A Farragut woman reported credit card fraud on Brooklawn Street after discovering unauthorized charges while preparing taxes. The complainant said a suspect accessed a business account and spent $2,600 through an online retailer. The funds were later reimbursed.
Laptop reported stolen from hospital
On March 17, a West Knoxville woman reported the theft of a laptop from the waiting area at a medical facility building on Parkside Drive. The complainant said the laptop went missing between 6 and 6:45 p.m. The item was valued at $400 and was not recovered.
