- November 22, 2024
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COMPILED BY THE OBSERVER STAFF
Jan. 14
Sixty-day theft grace period
2:26 p.m. — 700 Block of Fleming Avenue. Information. The victim said the suspect offered to clean his compacted gutter for $35, so he agreed. After cleaning the gutter, the suspect offered to fix the roof for another $700. The victim agreed again, and the suspect left to get materials. The suspect did not return to the house, however, and did not call to explain the delay.
The victim said he only wants his money back and any supplies the suspect has purchased. The suspect still has not begun to work, but the officer determined he has not violated the law because he has not exceeded 60 days to complete the work or return the money.
Jan. 19
Pet-sitter/ring-stealer
1:22 p.m. — First Block of Mayfield Circle. Theft. The victim used a website to find a pet-sitter, who stayed at her house twice, once in October and once in November.
At Christmas, the victim realized that her passport was missing, as was her engagement ring. It was yellow gold with a small diamond.
The victim said that, in November, the suspect, her husband and her son stayed at the house. The officer checked pawn shop records and found that the suspect started pawning items in October. There were several rings, but they were white gold.
Later, the victim notified the officer that two of her husband’s rings were missing. The officer checked the pawn shops and found that the suspect pawned rings matching their description in November.
Jan. 19
Thief prefers the cheap stuff
3:28 p.m. — 600 Block of Hand Avenue. Burglary. The victim said that between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3:28 p.m., a suspect entered her home and took multiple pieces of jewelry. The victim stated she and her family returned from church to find the master bedroom in disarray. It appeared entry was made through the unlocked bedroom window. The victim said the only items taken were two rings with fake stones and various pieces of costume jewelry.
