Crime & Safety

Marijuana Citations; Item Thrown at Vehicle; Shoplifters

Excerpts from the Reading Police Department log.

Tuesday, April 7

At 2:28 a.m., an officer came upon an open door at Austin Prep.

At 2:02 p.m., a suspicious motor vehicle parked in the same spot for three days was reported.

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At 3:50 p.m., a caller complained that someone in another vehicle had thrown an item at the caller’s vehicle.

At 3:55 p.m., two individuals were issued citations for possession under an ounce of marijuana.

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At 4:16 p.m., shoplifting by two individuals was reported from REI.

At 8:23 p.m., a man reported IRS fraud had been committed.

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