The Harlan Police Department, Tuesday, issued a report on recent activity.  On Jan. 19th, 31-year old William Merkle, of Harlan, was cited for Theft in the 5th degree, after surveillance cameras showed him allegedly taking an item from the Harlan Cenex station. Merkle was cited, given a court date, and released.

On Jan. 20th, Robert Sommer, Harlan, reported to the police department that someone had broken into his residence in the 900 block of Farnam St. Missing were a television, several gaming systems and games. The estimated value of the missing items was $1950.00. Authorities remind you, that Shelby County Crime Stoppers makes cash awards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator.

And, on Jan. 23rd, 19-year old Kyle Croghan, of Woodbine, was arrested following a traffic stop in Harlan. As a result of that stop Croghan was cited for possession of alcohol under legal age. Croghan was also given a warning for speed.