Fake Debt Collector Threatens Puyallup Woman With Arrest: Police Blotter

PUYALLUP, WA - A fraudster posing as a debt collector stole over $1,000 from a Puyallup woman this week. The fake debt collector called the woman and told her she owned $3,400 in student loans. He then told her she would get arrested if she didn't pay up.

But, after handing over $1,500 in prepaid debit cards to the suspect, she realized she doesn't have student loans.

Here are the other incidents Puyallup police responded to on Friday:

Stolen Vehicle Recovery
15th St NW / Ron Crockett Dr, Auburn
Auburn PD recovered a PPD stolen green 2002 Honda Civic taken in a burglary at 200 blk McElroy Pl.

Stolen Vehicle Recovery
PCSD recovered a PPD stolen blue 1994 Honda Accord taken from 400 blk W. Meeker.

Vehicle Prowl
4400 blk 24th St SE
Sometime after 5/27, the victim’s vehicle was entered by unknown means and her Coach handbag was stolen. The handbag contained $800 cash and several credit cards. Please don't leave valuables in your car.

Theft / MIP / MP Recovery / Warrants
3500 blk S Meridian ST
A 13 year old was caught attempting to steal $392 worth of liquor. He was missing from a foster home in Lakewood and had Remann Hall warrants.

Theft
3500 blk S Meridian ST
The male and female suspect asked to see a gold chain. Once they had it, they fled the store and were not located. They were a B/M 25-35, 6-00/Thin build wearing a purple shirt and gray basketball shorts, and a W/F, 20’s, red hair and a chest tattoo, wearing a white tank top and black yoga pants. Can't miss them right based on their sense of fashion?

Theft
500 blk 5th St NE
Between 1200 and 1300 hours two white males stole a package containing shoes off of the victim’s porch. The two suspects then discarded the packaging at Veteran’s Park. Detectives are seeing if there is video. Report to Detectives.

Identity Theft
1900 blk 19th Ave Ct SE
Victim reported that someone withdrew 6500 dollars out of her saving account at Chase Bank. The bank is working on obtaining video. Report to Detectives.

Assault 4th, MIP
300 blk 2nd St NE
A male and female were intoxicated and assaulted the manager of the business. Both were booked.

Theft from Vehicle
600 blk South Hill Park Dr
Sometime overnight someone broke out the rear window to the victim’s vehicle stealing a jacket. There are no suspects or evidence. Report to Detectives.

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