Crime & Safety

Tuesday Blotter: Criminal Damage to Property, Attempted Burglary

Man home alone with teenage daughter scares thief away.

Criminal Damage to Property 

Monday Nov. 29 at 3:07 p.m. police responded to a report of criminal damage to property at a restaurant at 600 S. Lee St. A South facing plate glass window was cracked by unknown means. Estimated property loss: $650.

Attempted Burglary

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Monday Nov. 29 at 7:41 p.m. police responded to a call at a residence on the 900 block of N. Golf Cul De Sac. A man reported that while he and his teenaged daughter were in the home he heard a "popping" noise coming from another room. When he went to investigate he saw an unknown white male about 6 feet tall, wearing all black standing outside the window. Thinking it was neighborhood kids messing around, the victim ran outside to confront the suspect, who had jumped into a running vehicle operated by another suspect. The car is described as dark in color, a 1980 model of possibly a Ford or Mercury, full size sedan. Police found pry marks on the window outside the home.

Burglary to Vehicle

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Monday Nov. 29 at 8:06 p.m. police responded to a call from a woman on the 800 block of Jeannette Street who said her vehicle was parked on the street unlocked and several items were missing, among them an I-Pass and a house key. Total estimated property loss $100.

Monday Nov. 29 at 8:53 p.m. police responded to a call from a man on the 800 block of Forest Avenue who said his vehicle had been rummaged through and items were missing. Among them were an iPod charger and miscellaneous CDs. Total estimated property loss: $60.


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