5/18/2025
A Somerset resident was the victim of a fraud. The victim invested $56,000 into a crypto currency app called Idea Pro. The victim attempted to withdraw almost $10,000,000 from the app, however, the funds never made it to his bank account. The victim contacted Idea Pro, and they requested $183,00,00 for technical assistance. At this point, the victim realized he was the victim of a scam called “pig butchering.” The suspect(s) is unknown.
A Somerset resident was the victim of a theft on 05/16/25 in the area of Pasture Trl. An unknown male suspect was captured on surveillance stealing a ladder which was stored near the victim’s shed. The ladder was valued at $200.
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