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Numerous thefts reported in Creston March 12-13

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March 16th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Creston Police took several reports of theft incidents on Friday. Officials with VanMark Equipment LLC, reported that sometime between March 5th and 12th, a catalytic converter was taken off of a company truck while parked at the business. The device was valued at $2,000. A woman residing in the 500 block of N. Maple Street in Creston told Police Friday, that sometime during the overnight hours of Thursday into Friday morning, her vehicle was broken into while parked on the 500 block of N Maple St. and her wallet was taken. The loss was estimated at $10. Another woman in the same area reported a vehicle break-in and the theft of 15 CD’s, 2 floor mats, and insurance cards. The incident also occurred Thursday night into Friday morning. The items were valued at $175.

A man residing in the same area reported a similar incident of vehicle break-in during the same time frame. The vehicle registration, manual and other miscellaneous items were taken. They were valued at $20.  Another Creston resident reported that sometime Thursday night or early Friday morning, someone got into two vehicles parked outside their residence in the 700 block of N. Spruce Street, and took an 8-pack of Gatorade, along with a camouflage colored backpack containing a Bowling Ball and pair of shoes. The combined loss was estimated at $600.