Police Beat: Dec. 2, 2007

WASILLA POLICE DEPARTMENT

HIT AND RUN

Nov. 12: Police responded to the parking lot of 875 W. Commercial Drive for a report of a hit and run collision. Tosha Anderson, 30, of Wasilla reported her car had been struck by an unknown vehicle while it had been parked between 7:50 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The investigation continues.

Nov. 17: Police were called to the McDonald’s parking lot for a hit and run. Upon arrival, police met with the owner of the vehicle that had been hit, Joanna Papasodora, 24, of Wasilla, who said while she was in the drive-through lane a black Chevy Tahoe behind her  drove out of line and hit the right front fender of Papasodora’s vehicle. The case is still being investigated.

THEFT / SHOPLIFTING

Nov. 11: Police were contacted by the loss prevention officers at Fred Meyer who reported a 16-year-old female was in custody for allegedly shoplifting more than $250 worth of costume jewelry. The merchandise was recovered and the juvenile was released to her mother. Charges of theft III will be forwarded to Juvenile Intake.

Nov. 14: Benjamin Barber, 18, of Wasilla reported that someone broke into his truck sometime between the hours of 7:30 and 10:35 a.m. and stole an amplifier and a 30GB video iPod. Access was gained through a wing window on the passenger side of the vehicle. The total loss was $700. The damage to the window is estimated to be $150. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police department.

Nov. 14: It was reported that someone had entered a vehicle while it was parked at Wasilla High School between the hours of 7:30 and 10:35 a.m. and stole a speaker box with subwoofers in it. Total loss is estimated to be $185. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police department.