The Lawrence Crime Blotter

Man reports theft of more than $3,000

Burglaries and thefts reported ¢ A 23-year-old Lawrence man in the 3000 block of West 25th Street called police at 9:04 p.m. Saturday after he discovered that the door to his personal safe was open and $3,160 in cash had been removed. The man said he had last seen the safe closed around noon ...

Ninth church reported hit by graffiti

Law enforcement report¢ A ninth church was reportedly damaged by graffiti that affected eight other Lawrence churches over the weekend. Lawrence Baptist Temple, 3201 W. 31st St., received an estimated $200 in damage when graffiti was spray-painted on the property. [EARLIER: Lawrence churches ...

Woman reports window peeper

Law enforcement report¢ A 21-year-old Lawrence woman reported that she saw an unidentified man peering through the window of her residence in the 4500 block of Wimbledon Drive at 1 a.m. Saturday. The victim told police that she went to the kitchen to get a drink of water when she saw the man ...

Lawrence churches hit in wave of vandalism

Eight Lawrence churches were damaged by graffiti over the weekend. Police responded to calls reporting the damage from 11:15 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Monday. The church buildings include:¢ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3615 W. 10th St.¢ Faith Church of the Nazarene, 1020 ...

Lawrence police investigating gun report

Law enforcement report¢ Lawrence Police responded to a call at 9:52 p.m. Wednesday in the 1800 block of West 26th Street. One of several men inside an apartment told police he was watching movies when he heard a knock at the door and saw two men standing in the hallway. One of the men began ...

Five car windows smashed behind local business

Law enforcement report¢ The windshields in five First Watch employees' vehicles parked behind the restaurant at 2540 Iowa were broken Monday afternoon. The incidents occurred between 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. The estimated damage to each window was $500. Last week, two employees' windows were ...