11/16/2025
A Somerset resident was the victim of theft by deception on 11/12/25. The victim received a call from an alleged representative of E-trade. The unknown suspect asked the victim questions relating to his account. After the call concluded, $45,000 was withdrawn from the victim’s account. It appeared the money was transferred into an unknown account located in Atlanta, GA.
11/17/2025
A Flemington resident was the victim of a theft between 11/17/23 and 11/17/25 in the area of Hamilton St. The unknown suspect(s) stole both license plates off of the victim’s vehicle. As a result, the victim received toll violations that he was not responsible for. The plates were entered stolen into a national database.
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