She Gave a Stranger a Hug and Lost Her Jewelry
Based on the original version of the GRPD police blotter.
The Glen Rock Police Department releases weekly blotters to media outlets, selecting specific incidents to highlight from the total volume of calls they handle. During the period between August 18, 2025, through August 24, 2025, members of the GRPD handled 240 calls for service, the highlights of which included:
Fraud
August 21, 2025
A Glen Rock resident reported detecting fraudulent activity on their credit card. Charges totaling $639.92 had been charged against their account through eight different businesses via what appeared to be online transactions. Information on where the products were shipped has been provided to the Detective Bureau for review.
August 22, 2025
A Glen Rock resident reported that two days prior they received a phone call from an individual claiming to represent the Department of Treasury. The purported representative told the complainant that they were the victim of identity fraud and that in order to protect their money they needed to transfer funds out of their bank account and to the Department of Treasury until the investigation was completed, at which time the money would be returned.
The complainant subsequently withdrew $ 25,000 in cash from their bank, having to make withdrawals from three different bank branches, then placed the money in a black bag and turned it over to a male subject who came to their home. The man was described only as a well-groomed Hispanic male who drove a black car.
The next day the complainant was contacted by a different caller and agreed to provide another $ 10,000. The cash was placed in a brown paper bag and turned over to two black males who came to the complainant’s home driving an unknown black vehicle.
It was not until the complainant received a third call seeking an additional $ 80,000 cash transfer that they became suspicious and contacted police. The complainant was advised by officers that this is a known scam and not to provide any further payments. The matter is currently under investigation by the Detective Bureau.
August 22, 2025
The management of Bottle King Liquors on Prospect Street reported that a male subject had attempted to purchase alcohol using a fraudulent ID. The purchase was denied, and the ID was confiscated by store employees. The ID, which was confirmed by the responding officer as fraudulent, was forwarded to the Detective Bureau along with video surveillance images. The subject had departed from the store prior to police being notified.
Theft
August 23, 2025
An elderly Glen Rock woman reported that while walking along Glen Avenue in the area of Maple Avenue she was approached by another woman. The woman told the complainant that she reminded her of her deceased mother, and it was her mother’s birthday. The woman then hugged the complainant and put two necklaces, a bracelet, and two rings on her. In doing so she then removed a gold necklace and bangle bracelet from the complainant’s person. A male subject then approached and placed a $5 bill in her pocket. The male and female then left the area in a vehicle described only as a sedan with a young child inside. According to the complainant and her son, the necklace and pendant taken were valued in excess of $550, the bangle bracelet was of little value.
The incident reportedly occurred just prior to 11:30 AM. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact D/Sgt. James Calaski (201) 670-3948 – jcalaski@glenrockpolice.com or Det. Lucas Doney (201) 670-3947 – ldoney@glenrockpolice.com.