The Lawrence Crime Blotter

Nearly $4,000 worth of items reported stolen from local car dealer

Law enforcement report Burglaries and thefts reported ¢ An employee of Academy Cars, 3000 Four Wheel Drive, reported two Dell laptop computers were among several items stolen from the business. The incident occurred between Friday and Saturday. Estimated loss is $3,951. ¢ A 20-inch iMac ...

Rolls of coins stolen from residence

Law enforcement report Burglaries and thefts reported ¢ A 62-year old Lawrence man reported several items were stolen and antique drawers were damaged between July 15 and July 22 in the 500 block of North Eighth Street. Items reported stolen included 25 rolls of state quarters and 10 rolls ...

More than $13,000 worth of construction equipment reported stolen

Law enforcement reportBurglaries and thefts reported ¢ A 28-year-old Lawrence man reported construction equipment and tools were stolen between Monday and Tuesday in the 800 block of Coving Drive. Items in the $13,075 theft included three large air compressors, a Worm-Drive Skilsaw and a ...

Baldwin City woman injured in traffic accident in stable condition

Law enforcement reportCondition Reports ¢ The Baldwin City woman who was flown Tuesday to Kansas University Hospital after a traffic accident on North 150 Road has been identified as Suzi Gottstein, 63. She was listed in stable condition Wednesday at the hospital. The accident happened ...

2 taken into custody following a brief downtown footchase

Law enforcement report ¢ Lawrence police arrested a 15-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man after the two fled from an officer attempting to make a traffic stop this afternoon. About noon, an officer observed a Ford Contour driven by the 18-year-old in the city parking lot in the 800 block of ...

Copper coils stolen from local business

Law enforcement reportBurglaries and thefts reported¢ An Advantage Heating and Air Conditioning employee reported $1,500 worth of copper coils were stolen from the business, 406 North St., between Monday and Tuesday. A keyed pad lock also was damaged. ¢ A Honda Ruckus, reported stolen June ...