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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Stolen vehicle used in attempted ATM theft at Mentor gas station
MENTOR, Ohio (WJW) — A Mentor gas station is damaged after a vehicle intentionally crashed into the building Wednesday morning in an attempt to steal an ATM inside. It happened at the Speedway at Lake Shore Blvd. and Reynolds Rd. 116-unit apartment building evacuated overnight According to a news release from the Mentor Police Department, a Dodge Grand Caravan and a dark colored pickup truck pulled into the parking lot just before 4 a.m. The caravan backed into the building several times, causing significant damage. Four men then got out of the caravan and attempted to load the ATM into the back of the pickup truck, but they were unsuccessful and left in the truck as police approached the scene. Mentor police chased the truck but the pursuit was eventually called off. The caravan, which was left at the scene, was reported stolen overnight by a Cleveland resident. Fallen power lines add to danger as flames shoot from local duplex Fox 8 cameras captured the aftermath which included a hole in the front of the convenience store with debris piled up at the spot of impact. An employee and a customer were inside the store at the time of the incident. Both were uninjured. The gas station, including the pumps, were closed Wednesday morning as the investigation continued. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Fox 8 Cleveland WJW.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Yahoo
One killed in Mentor head-on crash
MENTOR, Ohio (WJW) – The Mentor Police Department is investigating a deadly head-on collision that happened in the city. Police responded near the intersection of Heisley Rd and Tyler Blvd before 5 p.m. Monday. 911 call: Postal worker reports attack at Cleveland post office According to a press release, a Hyundai Sonata headed northbound on Heisley Road went left of center and hit another car head-on. The driver of the Sonata was killed. He was identified as Ismael Rivera, 30, of Painesville. Carjacking leads to chase and crash The Mentor Fire Department pronounced Rivera dead at the scene, according to a press release. A passenger in the Sonata was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, as was the driver of the other vehicle. Police say the accident remains under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Yahoo
Local police warn of credit card skimmer found at gas station
*Attached video: Privacy theft tips MENTOR, Ohio (WJW) – A Northeast Ohio police department is warning the community to watch out for credit card-skimming devices after one was found at a gas station in Mentor. According to a post on the Mentor Police Department's Facebook page, a credit card skimmer was found at the BP gas station located at 5711 Heisley Road. Wayne Dawson shares lesson, update in cancer fight According to police, the device has been collected, but it is unknown if anyone's credit card information was compromised. Police are also working to investigate who placed the device at the gas station. According to police, a credit card skimmer captures data using the card's magnetic stripe when the card is used. That data is then downloaded and used illegally. 'A credit card skimming device is a small, illegal device that attaches to a card reader, such as those found at gas pumps, grocery stores, ATM machines, and other places you use your credit or debit card,' the Facebook post said. 'These devices are often difficult to detect.' Police ask that anyone who uses an ATM or gas pump check for 'alignment issues' between the card reader and the panel underneath because skimmers are usually placed on top of an actual card reader. Tesla Cybertrucks recalled for panel that can detach 'Compare the card reader to others at a neighboring ATM or gas pump and look out for any differences,' the post said. Police ask that anyone who finds a credit card skimmer contact the Mentor Police Department or your local police department. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
