BG Police Receive Report of Fraudulent Solicitations

Bowling Green (April, 2012 ) –   Bowling Green Police received reports of fraudulent solicitations being made in the name of Kenwood Elementary School.  Individual(s) were going door to door asking for donations for Kenwood  School’s Jump-a-thon.  The suspect(s) were asking residents for cash donations, and checks endorsed to the suspect.  Kenwood  School confirmed they are holding a fundraiser, but that all donations should be made by check, and written to the Kenwood PTO.  No checks should be written to the solicitor.  Police are asking anyone who made cash donations or wrote checks to an individual to please contact the Bowling Green Police Division.

Investigation into the incident continues.

Anyone having any information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Police Division at (419) 352-2571 or Wood Co. CrimeStoppers at (419) 352-0077 or (800) 54-CRIME.  Persons contacting Wood Co. CrimeStoppers have the opportunity to remain anonymous and are eligible for a reward of up to $1000 if the information that they provide proves to be pertinent to the case.