Crime & Safety
Attempt to File Tax Return Unearths Identity Theft: Johnston Police Reports
Also, unauthorized credit card charges were reported. Check out today's Johnston police reports.

Editor's note:Β All information is provided by theΒ Johnston Police DepartmentΒ in incident reports through April 13. Dates below are when the incident was reported or occurred, not when an arrest or charges were filed. Charges do not always result in convictions.
April 12
A woman who lives in the 6000 block of Glenn Circle reported the unauthorized use of a debit/credit card and cash missing from her house. She suspects a male acquaintance.
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April 13
A resident in the 6900 block of Capitol View Court reported a case of identity theft after attempting to file his tax return.
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Employees at Youth Homes of MidAmerica reported a runaway, who later returned.
Earlier Police Reports:
Woman Arrested for Carrying Weapons: Johnston Police Calls
Walgreens Employee Reports False Prescription: Johnston Police Reports
Shock City Cellular Reports Blue-Tooth Theft: Johnston Police Reports
iPhone Reported Stolen at Johnston High School: Johnston Police Reports
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