Shoplifter Chased Down In Beachwood By Police

BEACHWOOD, OH — Officers had to chase down a shoplifter at Dillard's on Monday. The suspect tried to steal $130 of merchandise and took off on foot when officers tried to apprehend him.

Read on for more information on that incident and others from the past week. (To stay up to date on local stories, subscribe to the Patch Beachwood newsletter. As news breaks and the story develops, you will be the first to receive updates from Patch.)

Shoplifting, Sept. 25 — A woman stole two jackets from Saks Fifth Avenue, 26100 Cedar Rd. The jackets were worth $1,893.

Shoplifting, Sept. 25 — Police apprehended a shoplifter at Dillard's, 26500 Cedar Rd. Officers had to chase the man on foot after he stole about $130 of merchandise from the store.

Stopping After Accident, Sept. 25 — A man was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident near Green Rd.

Unauthorized Use of Property, Sept. 25 — Someone hacked into the computer network at Montefiore Home, 27080 Cedar Rd. No files were released because of the facility's backup systems.

Theft-Parts From Vehicle, Sept. 26 — A spare tire was stolen from the car of a Beachwood Place Mall employee.

Suspicion, Sept. 27 — Somehow, a resident's license was cancelled and re-issued in New Orleans. The woman suspects a BMV clerical error.

Vandalism, Sept. 27 — A patient at Ahuja Medical Center damaged a video conferencing machine.

Disturbance, Sept. 28 — A former patient came to a dermatologist's office at the Orangewood Building, 3690 Orange Place. The patient caused a disturbance but left before police arrived.

Burglary, Sept. 28 — Someone stole jewelry from a R.H. Meyers Apartment resident's safe.

Criminal Damage, Sept. 28 — A woman's car window was broken while she was at a city park.

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