Bad Check Used To Rip Off Solon Store

SOLON, OH — Solon Hardware reportedly got swindled out of a string trimmer and leaf blower on June 1. The company told police a fraudulent check was used to purchase the merchandise, a fact discovered too late by store management.

A representative of the hardware store spoke to Solon Police at about 10 a.m. on June 1, telling them what happened. A man came into the store and bought the two items listed above, for $1,030.29.

After the man left, store employees discovered the check had been written on a closed account, police said. An investigation was launched by Solon Police.

The department said it has issued a warrant for Timothy Weber, 41, of Baden, Pennsylvania. He is being charged with theft, according to police.

Here are the other notable incidents from the past few weeks:

• Solon Man Arrested For Stealing His Own Car, Police Say
• Accused Drunk Driver Dumped Bottle Of Wine Before Police Arrived

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