ASHLAND —
The following information was taken from Ashland Police Department reports:
Theft
‰A man on Tuesday reported the theft of an Invacare disability scooter from the sidewalk in front of Kroger. The device had been left unattended.
Hit and run
‰Police said the driver of a 1991 Ford Explorer involved in a collision with another vehicle Monday in the 1100 block of Winchester Avenue left the scene without checking on the other driver or providing insurance or personal information.
Burglary
‰A resident of the 2900 block of Central Avenue on Tuesday reported someone entered his garage and stole various hand and power tools, including a welder, reciprocating saw, generator, electric sander and chainsaw.
‰A man on Tuesday reported someone entered an outbuilding in the 2300 block of Sellars Street and stole a lawnmower, air conditioner, generator and stove cord.
Shoplifting
‰Walmart on Thursday reported the theft of merchandise totaling $3,099.94.
‰Two juveniles were arrested at J.C. Penney on Monday for allegedly trying to steal merchandise valued at $75.
KENNETH HART can be reached at khart@dailyindependent.com or (606) 326-2654.
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