Crime & Safety
Police Catch Repeat Counterfeiter and More Crime
The following arrest information was provided by the Westlake Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Counterfeit $20 Bills Found Across Town
Westlake police discovered that a woman has been using counterfeit $20 bills around town after a Detroit Road gas station employee discovered a fake $20 April 16. Officers also took 36 more fake $20 bills from a woman at Giant Eagle April 17 as she was buying groceries. A Detroit Road pet store received another counterfeit $20 bill that same day. Police believe the same woman was involved in all three incidents.
Bicycle Stolen from Backyard
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A $100 orange Verde Prism BMX bike was taken from the backyard of a Dover Center Road home between 5:30 p.m. April 15 and 7:30 a.m. on April 16. Police have no suspects.
Purse Stolen from Porch
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A Westown Boulevard woman’s purse was taken from her porch on April 16 at about 1:30 p.m. while she stepped inside for a short while. It contained misc. papers and a bank card. A female friend is a possible suspect.
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