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Heard on: Cuyahoga OH Law Dispatch Group Calls · 1/16/2026 12:52 AM
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Male in the lobby states he paid (name withheld) in Maple Heights to go get his vehicle from Garfield.
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The tow company took the money, did not show up to get vehicle or refund him.
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Possible towing scam reported in Maple Heights

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As discussed during the dispatch call, a person at the police station in Maple Heights reported paying a towing service to retrieve their vehicle, but the company did not return or provide a refund. Officers determined that the towing service was not a legitimate business and may be operating a scam.

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Maple Heights, OH 44137
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