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Police Blotter: Man receives threat from scammers; mailbox hit by a car

Keep an eye on your stuff

The Athens County Sheriff's Office took a report of theft on East Copeland Road in Stewart. The report was made by an employee who informed the deputies they were in possession of a photo of a possible suspect.

The case is still under investigation.

You should really ask first

The Athens County Sheriff's Office responded to a trespassing complaint on Fisher Road in Athens. The property owner told deputies the alleged trespasser was a past tenant who was evicted. They stated the suspect was on the property removing personal items. 

Upon arrival, deputies were unable to make contact with the suspect and instead spoke with the property owner regarding the details of the incident.

But you said I was allowed

Deputies responded to Ellis Avenue in Chauncey, regarding a call about a trespassing complaint, according to the Athens County Sheriff's Office. When they arrived, deputies talked to the property owner, who told them the people mentioned had permission to be on the property.

No further action was taken.

Why you should avoid business with family

The Athens County Sheriff's Office responded to Waterworks Hill in Glouster, regarding a landlord-tenant issue between two siblings. Deputies found that the argument involved an eviction notice.

Each person was informed that the issue needed to be handled among themselves or in court, as it was a civil, not a criminal, issue.

Maybe look everywhere before calling

The Athens County Sheriff's Office received a call stating a package was stolen from a residence on North Clifton Street in The Plains. Later, the caller reached back out to let the sheriff's office know the item was found near the back of his home.

Watch Where You're Driving

A report was taken regarding a mailbox that was damaged after being hit by a car, according to the Athens County Sheriff's Office. Following the report, no further action was taken.

Check Your Surroundings

The Athens County Sheriff's Office responded to a trespassing complaint on South Plains Road in The Plains. The report said the individuals were seen on camera; however, when deputies arrived, they were unable to find the suspects.

Deputies searched the property and found it to be secure.

Lock Up Your Bike

The Nelsonville Police Department requested the assistance of deputies to find a stolen street bike near Albany, according to the Athens County Sheriff's Office. When deputies arrived, they were unable to find the bike. 

Later, the bike was found in Carbondale. The Nelsonville Police Department is investigating the incident. 

Maybe they picked the lock?

A possible case of breaking and entering into a storage unit was reported on Pine Street in The Plains, according to the Athens County Sheriff's Office. 

When deputies arrived, they found no indication of breaking and entering. The storage unit was locked and secured with no evidence of tampering.

We Call That Food Poisoning

A deputy talked to a caller over the phone regarding a complaint of becoming sick after eating food on Depot Street in Albany, according to the Athens County Sheriff's Office. 

The deputy found that nothing criminal had occurred.

No Place Like Home

While patrolling Dover Township, deputies were flagged down by an individual who claimed they had seen a person near a storage unit at night, according to the Athens County Sheriff's Office. The individual told the deputy they believed the person was living in the unit. 

Deputies located the unit and discovered it was not secure but found no evidence that someone was living there. The business owner was contacted and informed deputies that she knew the unit was open and had maintenance scheduled to repair the issue.

Careful Who Has Your Number

According to the Athens County Sheriff's Office, a Village of Albany resident spoke with deputies regarding an attempted fraud scam. The caller told deputies he received a threatening text message from an anonymous source after he declined the scam. 

Attempts were made to locate the message's origin, but deputies could not do so because it was sent with a ghost number. 

All the information regarding the incident was recorded and a report was taken.

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