Oct. 14
Theft: Someone stole a resident’s duffel bag from the basement of an apartment building in the 8800 block of Southeast 36th Street.
Fraud: A resident in the 7400 block of Southeast 27th Street fell victim to an online extortion scam involving sensitive photos and transferred $500 to the scammer. The scammer befriended the victim on a messaging app, the victim willingly sent the photos, and then the scammer demanded a money transfer in order to prevent the photos from being shared with the victim’s social network. (A similar incident occurred on Oct. 13.)
Oct. 12
Vehicle prowl: Someone prowled a vehicle in the 7400 block of 85th Place Southeast.
Malicious mischief: A resident in the 7700 block of 89th Place Southeast reported that someone smashed their vehicle’s front window. Nothing was stolen from inside.
Oct. 10
Burglary: In the 3200 block of 80th Avenue Southeast, a resident reported that they believe a former roommate stole the victim’s belongings.
Oct. 8
Theft: A suspect was arrested for shoplifting various personal hygiene items from a business in the 2700 block of 77th Avenue Southeast.