Police Report: Tip Jar Stolen, Thief Escapes by Train and Man Defrauded of $84,000

Stolen: A woman described as a black female wearing a leather jacket stole the tip jar from an East Parkway business and boarded a train July 21. Police notified MTA police.

A Fox Meadow Rd. resident reported her electric scooter had been stolen from the bike rack on East Parkway July 22.

Bank fraud
On July 25, a Brittany Close resident reported that he was the victim of bank fraud. Specifically, he said that on June 24, 2025, he was notified by a supposed Chase Bank fraud department employee, about alleged fraudulent activity on his account. He said he then followed all instructions given to him by the alleged Chase employee. He said that the alleged Chase employee instructed him to do three separate transactions on his account that varied in amount, totaling $84,270. He advised that he then notified Chase Bank directly on June 25, and he was informed that the alleged Chase employee, who called him on June 24, did not work for Chase Bank, and it was determined that he was a victim of fraud. Chase Bank informed the resident that the three transactions made on his account were indeed fraud, and the resident was able to recoup approximately only $10,000 back into his account through the appropriate Chase Bank fraud channels.

Checks
A Claremont Rd. business owner reported that someone washed and fraudulently cashed one of her checks July 22.

An Eastwoods Lane woman reported, on July 24, that a Geico Insurance check, in the amount of $3,676.96 was improperly mailed to an old address and fraudulently cashed by an unknown person. Geico reported that the check bore two signatures, the first being a signature in the woman’s name. However, the woman said the signature was not her original signature. Geico required a police report in order to proceed with reissuing payment to the woman.

Identity theft and fraud
On July 25, a School Lane woman reported that someone fraudulently opened an American Express account in her name.

On July 27, a Fox Meadow Rd. man reported that he received a call from an unknown party claiming to be from Verizon. The man stated that the unknown party advised him that a phone line was opened at a branch in Virginia using his identifying information. He was connected to another unknown party claiming to be police. He stated these unknown parties claimed he was caught up in a money laundering scheme and he would have to agree to be monitored by video for 24 hours to be cleared. He stated he did not participate in this monitoring, nor did he share any sensitive information. The man said he has not incurred any financial loss or observed any further suspicious activity.

On July 27, a Popham Rd. woman reported fraudulent transactions on her credit card. She presented a credit card bill which showed a charge made on July 24 for $2,256.81 for services of a listed business. The woman stated that she had stayed at the establishment in May, paid in full and had not returned or booked any additional rooms. The woman said her bank advised her to speak with the business management. The caller said she called the business and was informed there was no manager on duty. She asked police to document the occurrence.

Confusion
A woman from New York City repeatedly called police headquarters asking to speak with Joe Biden July 23. Police notified NYC police, and they said they would send an ambulance to her location for a mental health evaluation.

Domestic matters
A Gorham Rd. caller first reported his parents had gotten into an argument the preceding night and the caller wanted to make a report. Further information alleged that the caller had been driving to school with at least one of his parents the previous night and at least one of his parents began criticizing his driving, which upset the caller. Police noted the report, at the caller’s request.

A Cooper Rd. resident reported having difficulty with her adult daughter, who lives at home, July 24. According to the resident, the daughter often locks herself in her bedroom and does not communicate with others. The resident said her family, except for the daughter, would be going away for the weekend, and the resident was concerned about leaving her daughter home alone. She was worried about the security of the home, she said. Police advised the resident with options for dealing with the situation through the family court system as well as for safeguarding the home.

Water
A hose was left running outside a Sycamore Rd. house July 21. Police turned off the water supply at the spigot.

Police informed the water department about a small stream of water on Ridgecrest North July 21.

Suspicious
A Horseguard Lane resident reported seeing a tall man with dark hair walking around her property, allegedly taking pictures, July 24. She requested extra ridebys.

Help
On July 27, police went to a Saxon Woods Rd. youth party where the host said that attendees were not leaving as planned. Police remained on scene until the guests left. Staff was able to clean up and vacate the premises.

A Christie Place elevator briefly malfunctioned with an occupant inside July 27. The occupant pressed the emergency button, and police contacted the front desk of the building. Police spoke with a desk attendant who said the condition had been resolved.

Police helped the owner of a bike remove the bike from the East Parkway bike rack after the owner lost the lock key July 27. The provided paperwork and receipts proving that he owned the bike.

Cars and roadways
Workers accidentally pulled down wires on Kensington Rd. July 21. Police notified Con Edison and Verizon.

A loose manhole cover near Wayside Lane was reported to the highway department July 21.

A loose manhole cover, covered by a traffic cone, near Montrose Rd. was reported to the highway department July 21.

On July 22, police issued summonses to a 36-year-old White Plains driver for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver following a car accident at Bypass and Weaver St.

A Heathcote Rd. woman reported a man sitting in a car with its hazard lights flashing outside her house July 22. She was afraid. Police went to the scene and spoke with the man. He was an Uber driver waiting for a pickup. While police were talking with him, the person who had requested the ride cancelled it because the person had accidentally entered an incorrect pickup address.

Police towed a disabled car from Richbell Rd. July 24.

On July 24, police issued summonses to a 32-year-old Bronx driver for operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license and failure to obey a traffic control device following a traffic stop for an illegal U-turn at Scarsdale Avenue and Popham Rd. Police removed the license plates from the car, and the car was towed to a safe location.

Verizon was notified about dangling wires on Richbell Rd. and Crossway July 24.

A tree fell on Autenreith Rd. July 25. Police made the area safe while Con Edison, Verizon and the highway department worked to correct the problem.

Police notified Verizon about fallen wires on Murray Hill Rd. and Heathcote Rd. July 26.

Police notified Verizon about fallen wires on Murray Hill Rd. and Walworth Ave. July 27.

Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.

Animals
A caller reported finding a small white dog on Popham Rd. July 22.

A UPS employee reported getting bitten by a dog on Rock Creek Lane July 24.

Village code
Police informed workers on Overlook Rd. that they could not begin work until 8 am, on July 23, due to Village code.

Police removed illegally posted signs from the Village right of way on Heathcote Rd. and Lawrence Rd. July 25, and from Weaver St. July 26. Summonses were issued as appropriate.

Police informed tree workers on Crossway that they could not begin work until 8 am, on July 26, due to Village code.

Police issued a summons to landscapers using a hedge trimmer outside of Village code restrictions on Aspen Rd. July 26.

Lost and found
A Capital One credit card was found on the street on Fox Meadow Rd. July 21. Police infirmed Capital One in order to cancel the card and attempt to notify the owner.

Firefighters
On July 21, firefighters assisted at a car accident on Mamaroneck Rd.

Firefighters contacted the water department about a leaking hydrant on Penn Blvd. July 21.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison due to a gas leak at a Scarsdale Ave. restaurant July 23.

Firefighters checked Village Hall after employees noticed a burning odor following the start of the HVAC system July 24. There were no observable hazards found, and Village Hall employees were advised to contact a service technician to check the system.

On July 26, a carbon monoxide alarm sounded inside a Christie Place parking garage. Workers were power washing inside the garage and their machines released carbon monoxide. Firefighters advised to ventilate the garage and refrain from using equipment until levels returned to normal. When using equipment, they were advised to maintain proper ventilation and use CO measuring devices to ensure safety.

Firefighters checked a Cushman Rd. house after the resident reported an odor while using a new gas fireplace July 27. The odor, reminiscent of burning plastic, was attributed to the burning off of manufacturing residues.

This report covering police and fire department activity from July 21 - 27 has been compiled from official information.

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