Fraud, Stolen Magic Cards and Other Calls for Service

Magic trading cards were stolen from Baseball Cards & Memorabilia in the 5600 block of Redwood Drive on Saturday, March 2.

Linda Barton, 25, of Rohnert Park, was arrested Saturday, March 2 on charges of stealing checks and using them to make purchases.

Barton Pettijohn, 56, a Rohnert Park resident, was arrested March 2 for not having a proper child seat in his car, driving on a suspended license and violating his probation.

A car was reported stolen on Enterprise Drive on March 2.

Kevin Bianchi, 42, was arrested Friday, March 1 after he allegedly walked into Wal-Mart, pulled items off a shelf and then pretended he was returning them using an old receipt. 

Personal checks, cash and money orders were stolen out of a drop box at the Park Ridge Apartments in the 4900 block of Snyder Lane on February 28. The apartment complex notified residents about the theft and stop payments were issued. However, $1,300 in money orders was ultimately taken.

A woman reported that someone was using her checks in the 1300 block of Gold Way on March 27. It turned out that the victim had had her purse stolen five years ago in San Francisco.

A woman posted her resume on Craigslist saying she was looking for a job and was soon contacted by someone posing a potential employer. She victim was sent a money order, with instructions to send back the difference. The woman did as she was told, sending in $6,000, only to discover that the “job” was a setup. 

A camera and jewelry were stolen during a home burglary in the 600 block of Racquet Club Circle on February 27.

A small TV and a tattoo kit were stolen during a home burglary in the 700 block of Rohnert Park Expressway on February 24.

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