THURSDAY, MAY 30
Gas Bandit
A gas bandit filled up a tank and took off without paying, according to a report. Police were called at about 10:39 a.m. to the Circle K gas station, located in the 400 block of Nelson Road, for a retail theft report. The theft remains under investigation.
Walmart Theft
Police are investigating a theft from Walmart, located in the 500 block of East Route 30, according to a report. Officers were called at about 8:03 p.m. Store employees said an unknown amount of merchandise was taken. No suspects were identified. The case remains under investigation.
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