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Heard on: South East Iowa, West Central Illinois Public Safety · 2 days ago
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If you want to start heading to near River St, we got a call from Walgreens saying that there was an elderly male in the store trying to purchase several hundred dollars worth of gift cards and stuff.
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Thought that he was maybe being scammed and didn't fill the order for them.
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Possible scam involving elderly shopper at Walgreens

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As discussed during the dispatch call, store staff at Walgreens reported an elderly man who may have been targeted by a scam while attempting to buy a large amount of gift cards. Officers were asked to check on his welfare after he left for a location near River St.

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River St, Burlington, IA 52601
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