Crime & Safety

Wayward Christmas Trees and a Recycling Bin

Excerpts from the Reading Police Department log,

Wednesday, Jan. 7

At 4:39 a.m., a water main break was reported on Sturgis Road.

At 4:57 a.m., an accidental 911 call came in.

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At 9:43 a.m., officals assisted a woman who was locked out of her residence.

At 11:28 a.m., a black SUV was towed from Walkers Brook Drive after a complaint was filed.

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At 2:59 p.m., a caller reported a loose yellow Labrador in the area of Washington and Main streets.

At 5:52 p.m., a hit and run crash was reported near 40 West Street and Reading Commons.

At 6:15 p.m., a caller reported two Christmas trees had blown into the road near Cross and Ash streets.

At 8:25 p.m., a caller reported a recycling bin in the roadway near Cross and Ash streets.

At 10:05 p.m., a caller reported spotting a tent in the woods on Rotary.

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