Address: 11706 Clifton Bluvd.

Business Name: CVS Pharmacey

Number of suspects: 2

Statue/Ordinance: Theft By Deception 545.05

Incident Report:

Topic Original Report

MO: By knowingly and purposely obtaining the victims money by means of deception.

On 02/04/08, at 1945 hrs., (VIC)CHRISTA GERDE came to the front counter and advised the following:

On 02/03/08-at 1500 hrs., while writing a shopping list in her car in the parking lot of CVS 11706 Clifton Blvd., she was approached by a black male and a white female. The male, who identified himself as Derrick Henderson, stated that he and his wife, only identified as "Angelia", had just left church and their car was disabled in the area. GERDE stated that they spoke spiritually as if they were very religious, even claiming to be a preacher. The male stated that he lost his wallet at the KFC on W. 1 17th St. and asked GERDE for a ride so that they Could get the wallet to pay for a tow truck. GERDE stated she reluctantly gave the male and female the ride to KFC. When the couple returned from the restaurant, the male did not have his wallet, but they had purchased some food.

GERDE agreed to give the male and female a ride back to their apartment building because they did not have a car. While enroute, the male appeared to be talking on the phone about the tow bill. He told GERDE that he was short of money for the tow and asked for $27.00. GERDE felt that the situation was suspicious, but their actions made it appear genuine, so she gave the male the money. The male then asked for GERDE's telephone number so he could contact her to pay the money back. GERDE first told him that it would not be necessary to re-pay the money, but the male insisted. GERDE gave a false phone number, which the male immediately tried to call. When GERDE's phone did not ring, he asked for her correct number. GERDE again reluctantly complied, then left the area. Approximately ten minutes after leaving the area, the male began calling GERDE and thanking her for her help and insisted that he re-pay the money.

GERDE stated she received a call from the male a short time later, stating he had the money to pay back. GERDE agreed to come to the apartment building, get the money, and leave. When she arrived at the apartment building, around 1845 hrs., she rolled the window down to get her money. The male and female jumped in her car * and told her she needed to drive to an ATM machine to get the money. They persuaded GERDE to go to her ATM, which is at the Charter One Bank-1 1623 Clifton Blvd. in Cleveland. The couple stated they would do a wire transfer through the ATM by making a deposit of $300.00 from their church's account into GERDE's account. They filled out a fictitious bank statement and sealed it in an ATM envelope, which was then deposited into GERDE's account. They then had GERDE withdraw $200.00 to give back to the church, leading GERDE to believe she was ahead $1 OO.DO for her time and willingness to help. It was not until later that evening that she realized that she was scammed.

Today, 02/04/08, GERDE went to (GOV)CLEVELAND P.D. and advised them of the situation. CLEVELAND P.D. filed a report about the incident, but GERDE stated that they were concentrating on Menacing charges because the male continued to call GERDE. GERDE was advised to go to the prosecutor's office downtown on 02/05/08. She also contacted her bank and verified that the incident was a scam from the false bank statement in the envelope. LPD was also contacted about the situation because it started in Lakewood. Due to past arrests and regular incidents with the same couple, dispatch was able to identify the black male as (SUS)ERIC ANDERSON, and his wife as (SUS)ANGELA SOLIS. GERDE then came to LPD to make a report.