Crime & Safety
Burglar Knocks Homeowner Unconscious: Urbandale Police Blotter
Urbandale Police say a would-be burglar struck a homeowner in the head, knocking the resident out as they opened a door.
The Urbandale police reports below are preliminary criminal charges. They do not represent convictions or court resolutions.
Sept. 21
Officials with the Urbandale Parks Department reported damage was done to a women's restroom at Lions Park, 4101 72nd St. Police said vandals scratched words into a restroom door. Damage is estimated at less than $200.
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Sept. 22
A customer at Budget Storage, 9821 Douglas Ave., reported a burglary from the facility. The lock was cut to enter the unit. The estimated value of the items taken was $1,604.
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Sept. 23
A burglary was reported to a house in the 7300 block of Palm Drive. The suspect entered through a side door and the homeowner was knocked unconscious with a blunt object. Nothing was listed as missing from the house.
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