Blotter

(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. 23

• Police were called by an employee at a Main Street store who reported a customer pointed an orange water gun at them when he was told the store was closed.

• A Transit Road restaurant had a tip jar stolen from the drive-through window.

• An intoxicated female attempted to run from security after being accused of shoplifting at a Main Street store. She was taken to police headquarters where it was discovered she also had an outstanding warrant.

• A Brantwood Road resident had a flag, and flag pole stolen from the front yard.

Saturday, Nov. 24

• A motorist reported that a woman driving a Jetta was all over the road on Millersport Highway, possibly because she was intoxicated. The car pulled over, and it appeared she opened the door to get sick.

• A driver on Interstate 990 hit furniture that was in the roadway. A couch was off to the side, and a chair was located near I-290.

• A 3-year-old child was found after being reported missing. His mother got out of the car to pick up something she dropped, didn't shut the door completely and the child got out. The child was found walking down the street.

• A male reportedly pulled dead ducks out of the creek on Maple Road at North Forest Road. A bag of dead ducks was supposedly inside his car.

Sunday, Nov. 25

• A hot tub was in the roadway on Niagara Falls Boulevard.

• A woman went to headquarters, complaining that someone had her massage table and chair and is refusing to give them back.

• A car was "graffitied" in mustard on Robin Road.

• A motorist passing Dent Tower on Sheridan Drive reported seeing someone in the Dumpster.

Monday, Nov. 26

• Loud music from outdoor Christmas trees caused a complaint on Gray Birch Court.

• A Markley Drive resident called police because she saw a fox behind her house.

• A Countryside Lane resident called police because she needed help baiting and setting her skunk trap.

• A loud milk truck was reported on East Maplemere Road, heading toward the school.

Tuesday, Nov. 27

• An unwelcome guest left a Campbell Boulevard bar. He was reportedly talking to himself and kicking the barstools.

• Two students were fighting on Hopkins Road, which caused a crowd to gather. The fight reportedly broke up and the crowd dispersed.

• An Emerson Drive resident had Christmas decorations damaged overnight.

• A Wood Acres Drive resident complained of a loud noise heard every night. He thought it was the neighbor's furnace. The noise was described as similar to a motorcycle revving its engine. Police determined it was a furnace, and the noise was not unreasonable.

Wednesday, Nov. 28

• A person, dressed in a bear costume was reportedly going door to door on Redbud Court. The complainant said the suspect was only going to the homes of elderly residents.

• A Deer Run Road resident complained that a large pile of leaves was left on the front lawn and a car drove through them, causing them to land in the complainant's driveway. The complainant thought it was done on purpose.

• On Garden Parkway, a person complained that an ex-roommate put the complaintant's belongings on the front lawn, in mud.