Crime & Safety

Police: Man Running Through Woods; Grill Fire

Excerpts from the Reading Police Department log.

Thursday, Sept. 3

At 12:08 a.m., there was a report of a suspicious man running through the woods near West Street.

At 3:12 a.m., police placed a woman into protective custody.

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At 8:38 a.m., there was a report of two dogs running loose and crossing a busy road on High Street.

At 9:49 a.m., there was a small mulch fire on Franklin Street.

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At 5:45 p.m., there was a complaint about a speeding car kicking up gravel on West Street.

At 5:49 p.m., there was a report of a woman stuck in an elevator on Augustus Court.

At 7:11 p.m., there was an outdoor grill fire on Auburn Street.

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