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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Kaylin Eidsness, Senior Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-833-9537 • Fax 952-826-0389 • www.EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Check Diversion Program Helps Victims of Financial Crimes
Edina, Minn., Jan. 14, 2015 – The Edina Police Department is taking part in a Check Diversion program to
help the victims of fraudulent or worthless checks.
“Consumers and taxpayers pay higher prices because of losses associated with people issuing worthless
checks,” said Sgt. Nate Mendel. “Law enforcement spends significant resources investigating and prosecuting
people who issue these checks. Unfortunately, the number of cases seems to increase every year.”
The program aims to gain restitution for victims, increase accountability of people who issue worthless
checks, educate and assist Edina merchants and residents in reducing the number of worthless check causes
and reduce the costs to law enforcement associated with investigating and prosecuting worthless check cases.
If the check does not exceed $1,500 and is fewer than 120 days old from the date issued, call the Check
Diversion Program at 1-800-880-5420. However, first-time users of the program can send checks that are up
to two years old.
If the check is written for more than $1,500, fewer than 45 days old from the date issued and a Minnesota
Driver’s License or Minnesota photo ID was used for identification, report the crime to the Edina Police
Department directly if the crime occurred in Edina.
For more information, contact the Edina Police Department at 952-826-1610 or visit
www.EdinaMN.gov/Police.
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