Stolen Moped, Abandoned Bicycle and a Motor Vehicle Break-In

Tuesday, Aug. 18

At 7:28 a.m., a moped was reported stolen from a backyard on Paradise Road.

At 12:32 p.m., a resident reported their vehicle had been broken into on Paradise Road.

At 5:19 p.m., a resident reported an abandoned bicycle in her backyard. It was collected and taken to the station.

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At 7:56 p.m., fraudulent use of a credit card was reported.

At 9:07 p.m., an unwanted guest was reported.

At 10:32 p.m., a man reported seeing an unknown male with a backpack entered his yard. It was possible the man was just cutting through.