Police Blotter
Prank leads to report

of stolen vehicle

(Editors note: The Bee's police blotter is a sampling of unusual, sometimes humorous calls received by the police department. It is not intended to be a complete record of all incidents reported.)

Friday, Nov. 9

• Two intoxicated males were reportedly inside a Maple Road store, knocking items over. Restitution was made for a crushed box of Special K cereal.

• Youths on scooters were reportedly playing chicken with cars on Grover Cleveland Highway.

• A cab driver reported that he transported a boy to a group home on Main Street, and when the driver went inside to find someone in charge, the boy stole money from inside the cab.

Saturday, Nov. 10

• A man reported that his car was missing from a mall parking lot on Niagara Falls Boulevard and that he had checked with security and no vehicles had been towed. No problem was found; the man's friends were playing a trick on him and moved the car.

• A hotel manager on Flint Road reported to police that a guest was leaving a pregnant dog in the car overnight because the person didn't want to pay the extra fee to have the dog in the room.

• A hang-up 911 call came in from a Niagara Falls Boulevard residence. Two sisters were reportedly arguing about a boy.

• Police were called to Garrison Road where a deer was reportedly tangled in Christmas lights in the roadway.

Sunday, Nov. 11

• On Maple Road, a woman reported that a female grabbed her purse and fled in a tan vehicle, described as having a trunk held closed by a bungee cord.

• A Windsor Court resident reported that her boyfriend borrowed her car a day before and had not returned.

• A suspicious person was reported at a bank on Niagara Falls Boulevard. The complainant said he was approached by a young man who asked how to get inside to the ATM. The complainant thought the man was planning to rob him but decided not to.

• Police were called to Hillcrest Drive about an argument over the installation of a privacy fence. They were advised to separate until a patrol arrived, who recommended they call the town.

• A man reported finding a note on his car that stated, "You hit my car. I did take your plate number." The man insisted he did not hit any vehicles in the parking lot on Sheridan Drive.

• Emergency services were requested on Niagara Falls Boulevard where a 2-year-old boy fell off his father's shoulders.

• Police were requested at a Niagara Falls Boulevard hotel where a man was reportedly sitting in his car while his wife was having an affair in one of the rooms. Town of Tonawanda police were notified.

Monday, Nov. 12

• Assistance was needed at a store on Niagara Falls Boulevard where a woman had her finger caught in a chain attached to a coat. Fire service requested a police car because the woman was being difficult.

• On Haussauer Road, a person driving a Grand Am reportedly hit some mailboxes and was driving over the lawns.

• On Mill Street, someone reported seeing groups of seven coming out of a townhouse and then going back in and then seven more come out.

Tuesday, Nov. 13

• A Meyer Road resident reported finding a driver's license, that was close to the door. The complainant thinks it was dropped overnight by someone who shouldn't have been on the property.

• A LeBrun Road resident reported two suspicious males sitting in a car. When asked what they were doing they said they were taking pictures of beautiful homes for a school project. They reportedly left and returned a few minutes later. The complainant's son then went to confront them, and they left again.

• On Meadowstream Drive, someone complained there was some type of animal in the house but was unable to locate it. It may have been a bird in the exhaust fan.

Wednesday, Nov. 14

• An injured duck was reported on Campus Drive. The duck reportedly "refused aid" and flew away.

• Two youths reportedly dumped Gatorade in a $1,200 purse at a Main Street store. The employee was trying to catch them.

• A 10-year-old old boy was found with a steak knife in school on Windermere Boulevard. The knife was taken away, and his guardian responded.

Thursday, Nov. 15

• An Alcona Avenue resident reported that a squirrel appeared ill, as it was crawling down the driveway, attempting to "walk sideways." The animal was destroyed by the patrol.

• Bleach was poured into a gas tank on American Campus Drive.

• A Plaza Drive resident complained to police about a lawn maintenance company that was blowing leaves into the street. They were advised and would move them.