Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Stolen SUV, Lost Dog, ID Theft, DUI Arrest

False alarms and plenty of traffic citations also kept Piedmont police busy last week.

Incidents highlighted in the blotter were recorded in the Piedmont Police Department log from noon on Dec. 9 through noon, Dec. 13. Not all incidents recorded in the log are included here. Information was supplied by the police and does not indicate any convictions.

MONDAY, DEC. 9

Identity theft — A Piedmont resident reported that someone opened a charge account at Best Buy in her name.

Auto recovery — A stolen Nissan Pathfinder was located near the corner of Oakland and Olive avenues.

TUESDAY, DEC. 10

Lost dog — A small black-and-white female dog wearing a gray sweater was found running loose on Blair Avenue. The dog did not have a collar or microchip and was taken to the Berkeley Animal Shelter by an animal control officer.

DUI arrest — A driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after hitting a parked vehicle on Lincoln Avenue at 8:05 p.m. No one was injured in the accident.

THURSDAY, DEC. 12

Suspicious circumstances — An Arbor Drive resident reported hearing a knock on the front door and a man's voice just before 1 p.m. Police believe the man was probably a UPS driver, as a package and sticker were found outside the front door.

Noise complaint — A Bonita Avenue resident complained of excessively loud music nearby at 9:35 p.m.

Stolen vehicle — A Toyota 4Runner was reported stolen from Lower Grand Avenue at 10:45 p.m. Police found the vehicle on Pala Avenue at 5:59 the following morning and released it to the registered owner.

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