police reports

• On Jan. 3 between 1 and 1:37 p.m., complainant advised Knox County Sheriff’s Office an unknown suspect stole a light, a flashlight and a wallet, valued at $50, out of her vehicle. The complainant advised the vehicle was unlocked and there was no damage made to the vehicle. The complainant stated the whole vehicle had been rummaged through. The complainant stated the vehicle is registered to her husband, but she drives the vehicle. The complainant was advised to contact Teleserve if more information arises.

• On Jan. 3, a Woodcliff Drive complainant stated between 9:30 p.m., Dec. 30, and 12:30 p.m., Jan. 3, an unknown suspect gained entry into her vehicle by unknown means and took her GPS. She advised no damage was done to the vehicle at the time of report. She was advised to call back with a serial number for NCIC entry.

• On Jan. 3, a complainant with a Hwy. 95 address, Lenoir City, advised between 10:15 and 10:38 p.m., Jan. 3, an unknown suspect took a purse, wallet and cash, valued at $52, out of her vehicle. The complainant stated her vehicle was left unlocked and there was damage made to her vehicle. The complainant stated the purse was sitting inside of her vehicle in the floor. The complainant was advised to contact Teleserve if more information arises.

• On Jan. 2 at 9:53 p.m., complainant advised the suspect took a Nike Half Zip pullover, valued at $55, out of the store without paying. The complainant stated the suspect came in the store wearing three blue zip up jackets and took the item he stole into the dressing room. The complainant advised he took off his jacket and left it in the dressing room and put on the item he took and walked out of the store. The complainant stated the suspect left in a blue Honda vehicle. The complainant advised they do have video surveillance.

• On Dec. 29 between 4:30 and 5:26 p.m., KCSO responded to a complainant at Dairy Queen, 11208 Kingston Pike, who advised the suspect took a Salvation Army bucket, valued at $60, from the business. The complainant advised she did not see the suspect take the item, but other customers in the business saw the suspect take the bucket. The complainant stated they do have cameras inside the store, but have not looked at them yet to get a better suspect description. The complainant was advised to contact Teleserve if more information arises.

• On Dec. 29 at 4:51 p.m., KCSO responded to 11467 Parkside Drive for misdemeanor shoplifting. Complainant stated suspect came into Belleza Salon and Spa on Dec. 28 and stole a flat iron from the counter. Complainant further stated he did not notice the theft until approximately 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 29. Complainant showed officers store video of suspect placing the flat iron, valued at $194.47, in her purse and leaving the store. Suspect returned to Belleza Salon and Spa and was taken into custody because the offense was likely to continue. A search of suspect’s belongings revealed a small straw with powder residue and one-and-a-half pills believed to be Suboxone. Suspect was given a no trespass warning per request from complainant. Suspect was taken into custody and transported to the detention facility.

• On Dec. 29 at approximately 10:10 a.m, KCSO responded to a Fords Cove Lane residence for a vandalism call. Upon arrival, officers made contact with complainant/victim. The victim stated that while she was in the shower she heard glass break. When the victim got out of the shower and went into the living room, she noticed her back glass door was shattered. The door was valued at approximately $1,000. The residence was cleared and nothing was found to be stolen. X-Ray 12 responded and processed the scene.

• On Dec. 27 at approximately 6:02 hours, KCSO responded to (Belk), 11397 Parkside Drive, for a theft by shoplifting. Comp-lainant/witness reported that he observed the suspect take merchandise, a can of gumdrops, open it and eat it, then put the merchandise back on the shelf and exit the store without making any attempt to pay for the merchandise. Suspect was stopped outside of the store on the sidewalk. Suspect admitter to taking and eating the merchandise. Merchandise was recovered from the shelf opened. The merchandise total was $3.06, which is a class A misdemeanor. Suspect was arrested. There is Belk security video of the incident.

• On Dec. 26 at approximately 6:45 p.m., KCSO responded to victim (Belk), 11397 Parkside Drive, for a theft by shoplifting. Complainant/witness reported that he observed the suspect take merchandise, socks and a shirt, and exit the store without making any attempt to pay for the merchandise. Suspect was stopped in the parking lot. Suspect admitted to taking the merchandise. Merchandise was recovered from the suspect's person. The merchandise total was $10.49, which is a class A misdemeanor. Suspect was arrested. There is Belk security video of the incident.

• On Dec. 23, complainant advised between 7:03 and 7:15 p.m., Dec. 19, an unknown suspect stole a dolly, valued at $40. She advised the listed item was on her porch, which is visible from the road.

• On Dec. 23 at approximately 3:36 p.m., KCSO responded to victim (Walmart),10900 Parkside Drive for a theft by shoplifting. Complainant/witness reported that he observed the suspect take merchandise and then suspect exited the store without making any attempt to pay for the merchandise. Suspect admitted to taking the merchandise. Merchandise was recovered. The merchandise, drinks, socks, tarps and a throw, was valued at $102.27, which is a class A misdemeanor. Suspect was arrested. There is Walmart security video of the incident.