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Westwood Police Log: Detective Part of Task Force to Identify and Catch Credit Card Compromisers

The following information was provided by the Westwood Police Department. Any arrests mentioned do not indicate a conviction.

Monday, October 1

Dog Loose (12:18 p.m.) - A caller reported a dog running down the street on Grove St. The dog was returned to its owners in Dedham.

Credit Card Compromised (2:55 p.m.) - A Boston resident came into the station to report that his credit card had been compromised. $500 had been taken. Detective Stokes identified a chain store where it occured. This was the third similar case in recent weeks, and it is believed there are other cases not in Westwood as well. Detective Stokes is working with a regional task force, Federal Law Enforcement and bank security on the case, which is still under investigation.

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