Glen Rock Woman Victim Of Online Sales Scam: Police Blotter

GLEN ROCK, NJ — Submitted by Glen Rock Police and unedited by Patch, a collection of notable happenings from last week.

11-30-2020

7:13 p.m. – Patrols, along with Glen Rock Firefighters, responded to a Southboro Lane home to investigate a flooding condition which was reported to be affecting the utilities in the home. It was determined that leaves had blocked a storm drain and caused the street to flood onto the resident’s property and into the garage and basement of the home. The fire department was able to make conditions safe and the DPW was called out to remove the leaves from the affected area before more damage occurred.

12-02-2020

12:33 p.m. – A Glen Rock woman reported that she had offered a clothing item for sale via a social commerce marketplace “Poshmark” in the amount of $140. The purported buyer sent the complainant a check of $ 1,200, claiming it had been an error. The buyer then asked that the woman cash the check, keep the agreed amount and transfer the $ 1,060 overpayment back via Venmo – providing a third party’s Venmo account.

After making the cash transfer the complainant was notified by her bank that the check received was fraudulent. Since that time the complainant has been unable to contact the buyer. The detective bureau is currently reviewing this matter.

12-03-2020

10:46 p.m. – Patrols assisted Fair Lawn Officers in locating a missing autistic man who had wandered into Glen Rock. The man was located along Maple Avenue near Harding Plaza. Officers ensured for his safety until his mother was able to respond to pick him up.

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