Crime & Safety

People Reportedly 'Sleeping in Shrubbery' in Reading

Excerpts from the Reading Police Department log.

Friday, May 8

At 3:22 a.m., loud screaming was reported in the area of Beaver Road.

At 7:06 a.m., an older model BMW was reported as driving too fast in the area of Parkview Road on a regular basis.

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At 7:39 a.m., a white construction barrel was creating a traffic hazard near South and Main streets.

At 7:55 a.m., an estate sale was reported to be causing traffic issues near South and Hopkins streets.

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At 8:02 a.m., a caller reported people sleeping in the shrubbery near Rite Aid.

At 8:55 a.m., a caller requested extra night patrols at Camp Rice Moody as the dumpster had been tagged the night before.

At 1:50 p.m., suspicious activity related to gift cards was reported at Sam’s Bistro.

At 6:30 p.m., caller reported a suspicious male talking to himself.

At 6:36 p.m., a bylaw citation was issued related to consumption of alcohol.

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