Editor's note: The police blotter will be a feature of the new Sunday zoned pages that will take the place of the Wednesday Extra sections. The blotter will appear in the metro section of the Sunday Star Tribune starting this Sunday, Aug. 30.

ANDOVER

JULY 31

Theft. A golf cart was stolen from the 2000 block of 175th Lane NW.

AUG. 2

Theft. Cash was stolen from an unlocked vehicle on the 16300 block of Wintergreen Street NW.

AUG. 4

Property damage. Tires on a vehicle were slashed on the 13800 block of Jay Street NW.

COON RAPIDS

JULY 21

Theft. A wallet was stolen after it was left in a bathroom at Planet Fitness, 60 Coon Rapids Boulebard NW.

JULY 23

Theft. A wallet was stolen from an unlocked vehicle on the 1300 block of 100 Lane NW.

EAST BETHEL

AUG. 7

Theft. A 2006 Buick Lacrosse was stolen from the 42700 block of 239th Avenue NE.

FRIDLEY

JULY 23

Assist family. Officers mediated a situation in which a daughter was upset because her father took her cellphone away after she sneaked out of the house. The officer advised the daughter nothing illegal had transpired.

Suspicious activity. Officers responded to a home on Ironton Street NE. regarding suspicious activity in a vacant home. A male was located inside and told the officer he was the new owner.

JULY 26

Assist family. An officer responded to a home regarding two people yelling in the front yard. They were arguing over which parent should care for their child. The officer mediated the dispute.

Check welfare. Someone reported a person lying in the grass on the 5200 block of University Avenue NE. An officer spoke with the person, who appeared fine. They said they were just enjoying the sun while waiting for the bus to arrive.

LINWOOD TOWNSHIP

JULY 31

Theft. A 2000 Ford Contour was stolen from the 6800 block of 226th Avenue NE. The keys were left in the vehicle.

Theft. Many items were stolen off a pontoon on the 22800 block of West Martin Lake Drive NE.

AUG. 1

Theft. A radio was stolen off a boat on the 22600 block of East Martin Lake Road NE.

MOUNDS VIEW

JULY 29

Theft. A 2011 Dodge Nitro was stolen from the 5100 block of Longview Drive. The keys were left in the vehicle. The vehicle was found abandoned and running a half a block away. The unknown suspect fled on foot.

JULY 30

Vandalism. Someone poured chocolate sauce and banana peels on a vehicle in the 5100 block of Edgewood Drive.

JULY 31

Theft. Folding tables, valued at $8.00, were stolen from an apartment on the 2000 block of Hillview Road.

NOWTHEN

AUG. 2

Theft. Tools and a fish house were stolen from a garage on the 21700 block of Xenon Street NW. Forced entry was gained through the garage service door.

OAK GROVE

AUG. 4

Theft. A 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe was stolen from the 21000 block of Old Lake George Boulevard NW.

Susan Hilliard • 612-673-7131

An arrest or citation means police suspect a crime has occurred; they are allegations and still must go before a judge. Items are selected from reports made to police departments and are not intended to provide a comprehensive picture of crime.