Crime & Safety

Local Store Reports a Cartful of Groceries Stolen

Excerpts from the Reading Police Department log.

Tuesday, Feb. 17

At 3:55 a.m., an officer spoke with a suspicious male at Sam’s Bistro.

At 8:02 a.m., parked vehicles reported to be impeding snow removal.

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At 10:08 a.m., a caller complained of a neighbor placing cones in front of the driveway.

At 11:07 a.m., a call came in reporting that a suspicious male in a black vehicle had approached a young female.

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At 1:03 p.m., a caller reported dogs had been barking for two hours on Pearl Street.

At 1:45 p.m., Stop & Shop reported that a woman stole a carriage full of food.

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