Crime & Safety
Blotter: Man Arrested For Trying to Steal From Parking Meters
The following arrest information was supplied by the Lakewood Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Loose change
A man was charged with theft after he was caught trying to knock over parking meters — to take the cash — in the 11800 block of Detroit Avenue at around 7:30 p.m. April 20.
Burglary
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A man told police that someone tried to break into this home in the 2000 block of Robin Avenue at around 6 p.m. April 23. When the burglar realized someone was home, he took off down street toward Madison Avenue. Police were unable to catch up with the suspect.
Not naked, no mace
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Police received a report a naked man running on Detroit Avenue spraying people with mace at around 2:45 a.m. April 20. Turns out, there was no naked man, and no mace.
Pit bull? Nope, a boxer
Police received a call about a reported pit bull in the 1200 block of Westlake Avenue at around 10:30 a.m. April 20. The dog in question turned out to be a white boxer.
Theft
A man was charged with theft after he stuffed merchandise into this coat the on Detroit Avenue at around 6 p.m. April 22. When police caught up with him a couple blocks away, he was also found with a hypodermic needle.
Burglary
A home in the 1500 block of Winchester Avenue was reported burglarized at around 3 a.m. April 19.
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