ASHLAND —
The following information was taken from Ashland Police Department reports:
Theft
‰A resident of the 3300 block of Floyd Street last week reported the theft of $600. The victim told police she had placed her rent payment between the screen door and front door and it was stolen before the landlord could collect it.
‰A resident of the 2600 block of Virginia Avenue reported the theft of items from his car, which was left unlocked. Items reported stolen included a cellphone and charger, iPad charger, Coach purse, billfold, credit card and $150 cash.
‰Kroger on Friday reported the theft of merchandise worth $157. Police have a suspect.
‰A resident of the 2000 block of Craft Street on Sunday reported the theft of a bank card left in her unlocked car.
‰A woman on Saturday reported the theft of her purse and its contents, which included her car keys, cellphone, credit and debit cards, driver’s license, medical insurance card and Social Security card.
Criminal mischief
‰A Carl Perkins Drive resident reported two youths who were cutting the tires on her car Sunday.
Terroristic
threatening
‰A resident of the 3200 block of Newman Street on Friday told police a man threatened him with physical harm. Police have a suspect.
TIPS ABOUT criminal activity may be reported anonymously to the Ashland Police Department by calling the Silent Witness hotline at (606) 329-1771.
MIKE JAMES can be reached at mjames@dailyindependent.com or (606) 326-2652.
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