ASHLAND — The following information was taken from Ashland Police Department reports:
Burglary
-A man living in the 100 block of Carriage Gate Road reported Thursday that someone broke into his home and made off with $30,000 cash.
-A woman living in the 2600 block of Lincoln Avenue reported Wednesday that tools and other items, all valued at $2,250, were stolen in a break-in at her home.
Theft
-A man living in the 2400 block of Arthur Street on Wednesday reported the theft of an unspecified item valued at $500.
-A woman living in Hillcrest Apartments on Wednesday reported the theft of jewelry valued at $850.
-A Catlettsburg woman reported Wednesday that her purse was stolen at a location in the 300 block of 19th Street.
-An Ironton woman reported Wednesday that her purse was stolen from her vehicle while it was parked in the 1500 block of Winchester Avenue.
-A Wurtland woman reported Wednesday that jewelry valued at $1,200 was stolen from her at a residence in the 4800 block of Acorn Street.
-A woman living in the 2800 block of Beech Street reported Wednesday that her vehicle, valued at $3,000, had been stolen. It was later recovered.
-A Greenup woman reported Tuesday that someone broke into her vehicle while it was parked on the Ashland Community and Technical College campus and stole various items.
Shoplifting
-A Ruskin, Fla., man was arrested Thursday for allegedly trying to shoplift items valued at $43.80 from Wal-Mart.
-Wal-Mart security on Tuesday reported the theft of computer equipment valued at $698 from the store.
POLICE BEAT is published every Monday and Wednesday. Tips about unsolved crimes may be submitted anonymously to the Ashland Police Department by calling the Silent Witness hotline at (606) 329-1771.
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