Police Blotter: Car Stolen After Being Left Unlocked and Running

Dec. 21

Grinchy thief steals toys

Someone stole several boxes of children’s toys that had been delivered by UPS and left near the front door, police said. Estimated value of the items is $120.

Dec. 23

Shoplifter strikes store

Several items, worth a total of $339.36, were stolen from a business in the 400 block of Weber Road, according to police.

Dec. 27

Stolen fence panels

Several 20-foot wooden fence panels were stolen from a backyard fence in the 1700 block of Ramsey, police said. Estimated cost to replace the panels is $200.

Dec. 29

Thief nabs car left running

Someone stole a car that was left running and unlocked in the 200 block of Highpoint, police said. The resident ran into his home, and when he came back out, the vehicle was gone. Estimated cost of the vehicle is $17,000.

Dec. 30

Stolen delivery

A business in the 800 block of Bluff Road reported the theft of a product shipment worth more than $36,000, police said.

Dec. 31

Retail theft

A shoplifter stole a blender worth $39.97 from a business in the 400 block of Weber Road, police said.

Window, door hit with rock

Someone used a rock to cause $500 in damage to a window and door at a home in the 600 block of Romeo Road, police said.

Car damaged

Someone used a blunt object to cause $500 in damage to the driver’s side front door and a rear door of a car parked at a business  in the 400 block of Weber Road, according to police.

Jan. 1

Vandal shoots out windows

Someone used a BB gun to damage two windows at a home in the 500 block of Camden, police said. Estimated cost to repair the windows is $200.

Jan. 3

Stolen iPad

A business in the 300 block of Weber Road reported the theft of an iPad 2, worth $529, according to police.