Crime & Safety

Pleasantville Police Blotter: Missing Wallets; Harassing Texts

The following information is from the police department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.

Here's a look at some of the incidents investigated by the  from May 21 — 27, 2012:

Sunday, May 27

6:38 p.m. — An employee of called 911 to report a fight between two of his co-workers. Read the full story .

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Friday, May 25

11:02 p.m. — A White Plains resident came into police headquarters and reported that sometime between 3 and 5 p.m. that day, someone had taken her wallet from her pocketbook while she was at . She said the wallet contained her driver's license, Social Security card, a pre-paid Visa card, $56 in food stamps, $20 in cash, a Medicare card and personal papers. She called back on Sunday at 5:42 p.m. to report she was also missing a bottle of medicine from her pocketbook. Police filed a report of the alleged larceny.

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10:40 p.m. — Police stopped a vehicle on Booth Street and arrested the driver, a 17-year-old male, for driving a vehicle with a suspended registration. The vehicle was towed from the scene and the teen was issued a summons. 

2:21 p.m. — A Washington Avenue resident came into police headquarters and reported that her husband, who lives in Chappaqua, had been insulting her via phone and text messages numerous times. She stated he had also called her family and showed up uninvited at her home. The woman said she felt unsafe and does not want any further contact with him. She stated she would press charges if his actions continued. Police contacted the man and asked him to cease all contact with his wife.

11:40 a.m. — A Manville Road resident called police and reported that sometime between Monday and Tuesday, approximately $500 in cash had been taken from an envelope in her home. A report of the alleged larceny was filed.

2:44 a.m. — A Marble Avenue resident called police to report a loud group of people hanging out on the street. Police reported the group was dispersed without incident.

Wednesday, May 23

9:26 a.m. — A woman came into police headquarters and stated her purse had been stolen while in an unlocked vehicle parked behind the Bedford Road . She stated the black Coach bag contained her checkbook, a key for a storage unit in Yonkers and other miscellaneous items. Police filed a report of the alleged larceny.

Monday, May 21

11:19 p.m. — A Bedford Road resident called 911 and requested police officers respond to his home where his girlfriend was removing her property from the residence. He stated he wanted to avoid any trouble with her during the removal. Police reported there were no problems.

2:10 p.m. — A Manville Road resident called police and reported that a suspicious person had come to her door at approximately 4 p.m. the day prior. She stated the man said he was a neighbor and asked for money. She said she did not give the man money and watched him go across the street to another house. He then left in a vehicle. The woman was advised to contact police if he returns to her home.


Note: The Patch Police Blotter is a summary only — it does not represent all activity of the Pleasantville Police Department.


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