The Creston Police Department has received three separate Theft reports. On Tuesday, a woman from Indianola told police that a Stanley Jumpit 600/300 amp 12-volt starter was removed from her vehicle parked at 310 Oak Street, in Creston. The loss was estimated at $40. And, a man reported his Smith & Wesson .40 handgun was stolen from his vehicle in the 100 block of N. Oak Streeet. The loss was estimated at $500.

On Wednesday, a Creston woman reported that her purse, containing credit cards, checks, her Social Security Number, cash and medications, was stolen from her residence in the 300 block of N. Oak Street. The loss was estimated at $500. Creston Police said also, 38-year old Candace Lenee Russell, of Creston, was arrested at a residence in the 900 block of N. Sumner, for Driving While Barred. She was transported to the Union County Jail, posted bond, and was released.