Nov. 7
LOST AND FOUND
1400 block of South Collins Street.
Residential burglary: Complainant reported unknown suspect(s) had taken his electric bicycle from his home without permission. The bike was found at the 1420 block of South Collins Street and returned to the complainant, who signed a waiver of prosecution.
Nov. 10
THREE-PEAT
2940 block of Lakehouse Cove Isle.
Vehicle burglary: Three complainants reported their vehicles were broken into overnight at a hotel. Two of the vehicles were entered but did not have anything stolen from within. The third vehicle’s window was smashed upon entry and the complainant’s wallet was stolen.
DOORBUSTER DEALS
1400 block of Southeast Drane Street.
Residential burglary: Complainant stated unknown suspect(s) entered her home through the damaged front door and stole two 42-inch television sets.
Nov. 11
CATERPILLAR CAPER
Lake Boulevard/West Highway 574.
Grand theft: Complainant stated unknown suspect(s) stole a Caterpillar compact track loader from an empty lot between 5 p.m. Nov. 9 and 12 p.m. Nov. 10. The loader was valued at $55,000.
SKETCHY IS AS SKETCHY DOES
2010 block of North Park Road.
Auto theft: Officers responded to a report of a suspicious subject walking around a gas station’s parking lot. By the time they arrived on the scene, the subject had stolen a silver Honda Accord.
Nov. 12
HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT
2210 block of North Park Road.
Recovered stolen vehicle: Officers responded to a report of a vehicle abandoned by a gas station’s pumps. They determined the vehicle had been stolen from Manatee County. A suspect was located and arrested.
PLAYING WITH POWER
2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway.
Shoplifting: Complainant stated unknown suspect(s) stole two Xbox controllers valued together at $180.
Nov. 13
PILLS AND PURSES
800 block of West Monroe Street.
Vehicle burglary: Complainant stated unknown suspect(s) broke into their vehicle over the weekend and stole a Coach purse and several prescription medications.
DON’T GO AWAY MAD (JUST GO AWAY)
610 block of Coronet Street.
Criminal mischief: Complainant stated his ex-girlfriend broke out a window during an argument. He declined to press charges and signed a waiver of prosecution but wanted the incident to be documented.