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SOLON, Ohio
Theft
SOLON ROAD: On Dec. 15 at 2:52 p.m., a 73-year-old resident reported an unauthorized $4,300 charge on his credit card statement. The transaction occurred in person at the Mayfield Heights Costco on Dec. 13. The man discovered his credit card was missing from his wallet but was unsure where it was lost. Police are investigating.
Weapons Offense
HARPER ROAD: An officer stopped a vehicle for expired plates at 1:07 a.m. Dec. 17 near Cannon Road. Neither the driver nor the passenger had a valid license. During the stop, an officer noticed the imprint of a weapon in the passenger’s clothing. A loaded semi-automatic pistol was seized from the passenger, and a second loaded semi-automatic pistol was found under the driver’s seat. The driver, a 20-year-old Reminderville man, was arrested and charged with carrying concealed weapons and improper handling of a firearm. The passenger, a 23-year-old Twinsburg man, was cited and released for carrying concealed weapons (failure to inform).
Marijuana Prohibition
AURORA ROAD: A manager at The Botanist dispensary reported a fake ID on Dec. 14. A young man in the drive-through attempted to purchase marijuana with an ID that appeared thinner than a standard Ohio ID and was flaking at the edges. Officers identified an 18-year-old Chagrin Falls man as a suspect. He reportedly admitted to the offense during an interview at his home and was instructed to report to the station for a citation for cannabis prohibition.
Scam
SOLON ROAD: A 53-year-old man reported a “spoofing” scam on Dec. 19. The victim received a call from a number matching U.S. Bank’s fraud department. Callers posing as bank and Zelle representatives convinced the man to send $3,000 via Zelle to “prevent” fraudulent withdrawals. After the transfer was complete, the caller told the victim, “Thank you for making my daughter’s Christmas,” and hung up.
Fraud
SOLON ROAD: A 78-year-old woman contacted police on Dec. 20 regarding three unrecognized withdrawals on her bank statement totaling more than $208,000. The funds were reportedly sent to a real estate management service. Detectives are investigating the large-scale loss.