Crime & Safety

Doorbell Ringer Strikes in the Early Morning

Plus, stolen sheds and slashed tires.

Saturday, May 6

At 12:24 a.m., a caller reported kids skateboarding and being loud near Hillcrest Road and Howard Street.

At 12:32 a.m., a cooler was reported to be on the sidewalk by the church on Main and Salem.

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At 5:38 a.m., a man was reportedly ringing doorbells in the area of Summit Drive.

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At 8:43 a.m., large Rubbermaid sheds were reported taken from a yard on Winter Street.

At 10:28 a.m., kids reported to be riding scooters or mini bikes near Belmont Street.

At 12:34 p.m., a caller reported their tires had been slashed.

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