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Possible towing scam near Van Dyke Ave

Heard on: Macomb County Police, Fire, and EMS
00:14
00:00
NJR (number withheld) Van Dyke.
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Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller in the area near Van Dyke Ave reported that their vehicle was towed overnight from an old retail parking lot. The caller suspected the tow operation might be fraudulent, noting the lack of signage and requests for cash or a digital payment app. Details remain unconfirmed at this time.

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