Monday, Sept, 19

Shoplifting
2633 E. Highway 180
Caller just realized he has a shoplifting on video and wants CTWs issued. Officer made contact with subjects on Bosworth Drive and CTWs were issued.

Vehicle burglary
2501 E. Highway 180
Purse stolen out of vehicle about 5 p.m.

Welfare check
Leslie Road
Caller advised that his 8-year-old son did not go to school today and it happens every time he is with his mother. Officer had negative contact with mother but could hear a dog barking inside, will ATL mother and son.

Unwanted subject
1201 Pope Street
A named male is in the building bothering customers/he just left. Officer advised that the male has multiple CTWs to Wells-Fargo/will ATL.

Welfare check
1212 E. 32nd Street
Caller advised that four young kids are on bikes and scooters in the parking lot with no adult around. Officer advised that he had seen them earlier selling candy and an adult was with them then. Officer advised negative contact with any of the kids.

Harassment
N. Cheyenne Street
Caller did not want to give much info but advised the officer that he and his wife feel they are constantly the target of animal complaints and showed the officer another yellow tag from the animal control officer listing new dogs in pen/2 dogs in each pen/feces not cleaned/ears all cropped/dogs barking excessive. Caller stated that he spoke with the ACO who stated she had inspected . . .

Domestic disturbance
Leslie Road
Caller wants a named male removed from her apartment/it is just verbal at this time. Officer advised that the male is leaving.

Welfare check
Canal Street
Caller advised that his sister's ex-boyfriend threatened the sister's and another subject's life. If contact is made with ex-boyfriend issue indefinite CTW for the Canal Street address.

Loud music
Leslie Road
Officer made contact with subject and he is turning the music down.

Welfare check
Raven Drive and Fowler Avenue
Car alarm keeps going on and off. Officer had negative contact with car alarm.

Tuesday, Sept. 20

Suspicious vehicle
4007 S. Highway 90
Employee is watching construction equipment.

Suspicious vehicle
Virginia Street
Caller advised that a car is blocking his off-street driveway. Officer advised it was the neighbor's car/they are going to take care of it.

Accident-property damage
N. Gold and E. Yankie streets
Caller advised that a van is running with no one around it. Officers advised it is in the guardrail/request next wrecker on rotation.

Welfare check
Leslie Road
Caller advised that his 8-year-old son is not in school today and gave the mother's name. Officer advised negative contact with anyone/someone is inside but they aren't opening the door/clear. Caller requested another welcheck as he is more concerned now that she didn't open the door for the officer and caller is unable to get hold of her.

Larceny
N. Gold Street
Caller advised that someone asked to use his phone last night and as soon as caller handed it over, the person jumped in a car and drove off. Officer advised contact was made.

Stolen motor vehicle
Bard Street
Caller advised that her white Chevy S10 was stolen today. Caller threatened to handle the situation herself if an officer doesn't hurry/she threatened to take a firearm. Caller called back to advise a named male is loading up items in her truck.

Welfare check
1313 E. 32nd Street
Caller advised that a named male came into the ER and as he was being checked out an IV was inserted and when his food plate came he dumped it and took off of foot. Second caller advised that the male is at risk for a head injury and head bleed.

Welfare check
Aldo Leopold High School
Caller heard some males yell, GǣFire, fire.Gǥ Caller thinks they put it out, not sure though. Officer advised everything is okay/clear.

Shoplifting
610 Silver Heights Blvd.
Incident called in by two customers/male took makeup and he was with a female/no longer on scene.

Missing persons
Florence Street
Caller advised that a wheelchair-bound 76-year-old went missing today/last seen early this morning.

Harassment
Debby Drive
Caller advised that his younger brother is harassing him.

Welfare check
201 E. 14th Street
Caller advised that a male is walking alone and appears to be disoriented/is confused and waving his arms. Officer advised that the male is just waving at traffic/male was offered a ride/he said he is fine/clear.

Unwanted subject
W. 13th Street
Caller advised that his brother is there causing problems but wouldn't give info on his brother or his last name. Caller advised that the brother is leaving now. Officer had contact with caller.

Welfare check
N. Bullard and W. 7th streets
Crazy man dragging a refrigerator box is in the middle of the street disrupting traffic/he is in front of the Market Caf+

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