Identity Theft, Scam; Cars Broken Into: Police Blotter Mt. Kisco

MOUNT KISCO, NY — Here are some of the recent calls to which Westchester County police responded in Mount Kisco.

Thursday, Feb. 6 – 5:28 p.m. – A village resident reported to Westchester County Police that someone stole his identity and used it to open credit accounts at two department stores. About $6,000 worth of merchandise was purchased at the department stores on Long Island. An investigation is continuing.
3:15 p.m. – A village resident reported that she received a call from someone claiming to be from the Social Security Administration. The resident provided her social security number and bank information before realizing the call was a scam. The resident was able to contact her bank and close her accounts before any funds could be withdrawn but she remains concerned she could be the victim of identity theft. Residents are reminded that the Social Security Administration will not contact people by phone.

Wednesday, Feb. 5 – 3:45 p.m. – Westchester County Police responded to Lundy Lane on a report of a man in emotional crisis. The man, who told officers he was feeling very angry and upset, agreed to be taken to Northern Westchester Hospital Center for evaluation.

Tuesday, Feb. 4 – 6:02 p.m. – A High Street resident reported that someone he did not recognize was walking around on his neighbor’s property. Responding officers determined that the man was a relative of the homeowner and was there to assist with some yard work.

Monday, Feb. 3 – 7 a.m. – Westchester County Police responded to High Street on a report that a vehicle had been entered overnight. It was subsequently determined that someone entered and rummaged through seven cars on High Street, two on Fairway Drive and one on Boltis Street. A laptop was stolen from one car and two pairs of sunglasses from another. The other eight vehicles did not contain any items of value and nothing was reported missing. Residents are reminded to lock vehicles overnight whether they are parked on the street or in driveways.

Sunday, Feb. 2 – 5:20 p.m. – Manuel Gregorio Gregorio, 20, of Grove Street was charged with Criminal Contempt 2 nd Degree, a misdemeanor, after he surrendered to Westchester County Police at the Green Street Precinct. He was arrested based on a complaint from a woman who has a Temporary Order of Protection that bars him from having contact with her. The complaint alleges he came to her home and also left voice mail on her phone.
8:39 a.m. – An officer on patrol observed a man on Moore Avenue chasing a dog that had gotten out of the house. The officer was able to locate the dog nearby, coax it into his patrol car and reunite it with its owner.