Crime & Safety

Jewelry Missing from Home on John Street, Reading

The following is an excerpt from the Reading Police Department log. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The following is an excerpt from the  log from Monday through Tuesday. The information is open to the public.

Monday, Aug. 20

  • At 1:52 p.m., a caller reported a car accident on General Way. No injuries were reported.
  • At 3:32 p.m., a caller reported that a male on a skateboard took a Red Bull from CVS. Police were unable to locate the male.
  • At 7:47 p.m., an Emerson Street resident reported that someone used her credit card without her permission. 

Tuesday, Aug. 21

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  • At 10:24 a.m., a caller reported that youths were spitting gum at cars on Prescott Street. The youths were gone when police arrived.
  • At 8:00 p.m., an Auburn Street resident reported that a group of youths gathered in front of her house and she believes that she saw a drug transaction. Police checked the area, but the youths were gone when they arrived.
  • At 8:34 p.m., a John Street resident reported eight pieces of jewelry missing. Police are investigating.

For questions about the log, email ashley.troutman@patch.com 

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