Crime & Safety

Police Log: Identity Theft, Malicious Destruction of Property and Crash Investigated

Excepts from the Reading Police Department log

Wednesday, Dec. 3

At 5:37 a.m., suspicious person reported in area of Grove and Lowell streets. Cab driver reported customer ran over without paying.

At 7:38 a.m., malicious/wanton destruction reported on Elm Street. Resident reported that vehicle’s tires had been deflated overnight.

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At 10:47 a.m., fraud/identity theft reported on Sunnyside Avenue.

At 2:11 p.m., motor vehicle crash at Home Depot investigated. Operations manager reported a past hit-and-run.

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At 2:36 p., large group of youths gathered in the parking lot at Rite Aid.

At 3:02 p.m., larceny on under $250 reported on Chute Street. Package taken from a front porch.

At 5:23 p.m., malicious destruction of property on Mt. Vernon Street reported. Man believes his boiler was tampered with.

At 8:15 p.m., substance involvement/drugs reported on Haven Street. Neighbor smoking.

At 9:09 p.m., motor vehicle repossed on Green Street.

At 11:46 p.m., disturbance reported on Enos Court.

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