Dunkin’ Donuts robbery investigated

Police are investigating the reported robbery of Dunkin’ Donuts, 521 W. 23rd St., late Sunday night.

Police received a call about 11:41 p.m. Sunday from a customer who told them he or she thought the store was being robbed, said police spokesman Sgt. Dan Ward. A suspect was seen leaving the store on foot and possibly had a weapon, Ward said, but more detailed information was not available Monday.

Sonny Patel, the store’s owner, said police had asked him not to discuss details of the crime while it was being investigated.

“Everybody’s safe. No problems,” he said.

CRIME

Theft suspect sought by police

Lawrence Police swarmed downtown Monday afternoon looking for a suspect who stole merchandise and cash from Black-Eyed Susans, a boutique at 820 Mass.

An employee told police a man came into the store about 12:45 p.m.

She said the man didn’t speak English but pointed at items throughout the business that he wanted. When the clerk went to retrieve an item, she said, the man grabbed cash from the register and ran out with the cash and about $300 in merchandise.

The man was described as being about 5 feet 11 inches tall with black spiky hair and wearing a white T-shirt and shorts. Anyone with information is asked to call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 843-TIPS.

HEALTH

Company recalling some juice products

A Florida juice company whose products appear on Kansas grocery shelves is recalling some of its juices because they may be contaminated with salmonella typhimurium.

The salmonella germ could cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weak immune systems.

Orchid Island Juice Co. is recalling unpasteurized orange juice and unpasteurized frozen orange juice which display certain codes. The firm distributes juices in several states, including Kansas and Missouri.

In addition to Orchid Island, the juices may also have the following labels: Natalie’s, Ultimate Juice, Albritton Fruit, Finagle A Bagel, Gormet Garage, Kings Market, Nino Salvaggio, Schnucks, Wegmans, Balducci’s and Zabars.

Those who think they have any of the aforementioned brands should check with their grocer. The juice should be thrown away or returned.

MEDICINE

KU researcher gets $40,000 grant

A Kansas University researcher has received a $40,000 grant to study cystic fibrosis.

The grant, from the American Lung Assn. of Kansas, will help Audrey Lamb, assistant professor of molecular biosciences, study antibiotics to treat pneumonia in patients with cystic fibrosis.

Information applied during the study will be applied to other bacterial species related to lung diseases.

The grant is for one year, but may be renewed for a second year.

LITERATURE

Author to speak at Dole Institute

The author of a book about President Herbert Hoover will speak Thursday at the Dole Institute of Politics.

Hal Wert will talk about his book, “Hoover: The Fishing President,” at 7:30 p.m. He also will answer questions from the audience and sign copies of his book.

Wert describes Hoover as an unexciting but sincere person. The 31st president was a scholar, hardworking and a humanitarian, Wert has said.

Wert’s appearance is free and open to the public. To make reservations, call 785-864-4900.