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Melrose Police Looking to Identify Credit Card Thief

January 17, 2018

MELROSE —  Chief Michael L. Lyle reports that the Melrose Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who stole a resident’s credit card and used it to make multiple purchases.

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Melrose Police Warn Residents of Check Scams

June 2, 2017

MELROSE — Chief Michael Lyle and the Melrose Police Department would like to warn the community about ongoing check scams and remind residents to never cash or deposit checks they receive unexpectedly from a stranger.

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Melrose Police Offer Safety Tips to Prevent Doorstep Theft During the Holidays

November 30, 2016

MELROSE — As people begin to order their holiday gifts online, Chief Michael L. Lyle and the Melrose Police Department would like to remind residents of several helpful safety tips designed to prevent packages from being stolen from porches, decks or doorsteps

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