How can someone steal your identity? Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information such as your name, Social Security number, credit card number or other identifying information, without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes.

Identity theft is a serious crime. People whose identities have been stolen can spend months or years - and their hard-earned money - cleaning up the mess thieves have made of their good name and credit record. In the meantime, victims may lose job opportunities, be refused loans, education, housing or cars, or even get arrested for crimes they didn't commit.

For more information on ID Theft and what you can do to protect yourself visit click HERE.

If you are a Village resident and need to file a police report as required, please contact the Pleasant Prairie Police Department at 262-694-7105 or stop in at 8600 Green Bay Road and ask to speak to an officer. This can be done 24 hours day/ 7 days a week.