Crime & Safety

Shoplifted Paper Towels and Malfunctioned Railroad Gates

Excerpts from the Reading Police Department log.

Thursday, Feb. 12

At 2:08 a.m., caller complained about loud snow removal noise.

At 1:47 p.m., caller reported that a package of paper towels was stolen yesterday.

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At 3:13 p.m., an unwanted guest was reported.

At 8:09 p.m., the train gates were stuck in the down position.

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At 8:40 p.m., caller complained about neighbor banging on the wall.

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