Police Blotter - March 12, 2010

Motor Vehicle Theft

On March 6, 2010 at approximately 11:15 p.m., Sheridan Police responded to the 1800 block of W. Oxford Ave. on a reported motor vehicle theft. When the officer arrived it was learned that the victim left her keys on a table in the business and when she returned the keys were missing. The victim went to the parking lot and found her vehicle was gone. The vehicle was entered into the nationwide database as stolen, and officers are reviewing video surveillance for possible suspect information.

Motor Vehicle Theft

On March 11, 2010 at approximately 2:30 p.m., Sheridan Police responded to the 2700 block of W. Hampden Ave. on a reported motor vehicle theft. When the officer arrived it was learned that the victim left his vehicle at the business for repair. When an employee of the business tried to find the customers vehicle in the parking lot it was gone. The officer verified with the victim that he didn’t take the vehicle back, then entered it into the nationwide database as stolen.

Robbery

On March 9, 2010 at approximately 11:45 a.m., Sheridan Police responded to the 3200 block of W. Oxford Ave. on a reported robbery. When officers arrived on scene they learned that the victim was approached by the suspect while riding his bicycle. The suspect then physically assaulted the victim and took his bicycle. The suspect has been identified in this case and arrest warrant is being obtained.

Assault

On March 12, 2010 at approximately 5:00 p.m., Sheridan Police responded to the 3300 block of S. Bryant St. on a reported assault. When the officer arrived it was learned that the victim was in the alley and was approached by several suspects. One of the suspects punched the victim in the head then fled. Officers were able to locate the suspect who was summonsed into court on an assault charge.