January 9, 2025
Time: 11:58 AM
CALL TYPE: THEFT
Location: Bedford Police Department Lobby
Disposition: Complete
A male reported that his wife had taken several thousand dollars from his business account. Officers advised him that the issue was a civil matter due to their marital status and that he would need to dispute the transactions through his bank or civil court.
January 10, 2025
Time: 8:13 AM
CALL TYPE: THREATS
Location: Washington St.
Disposition: Complete
A caller reported that a known male, who had just left on a bus, had been threatening her. The male was described as wearing blue jeans, black and white shoes, a black coat, and a baseball hat. Shortly after, the caller stated the male had broken into her house while her two children were inside. She managed to sneak out and reported that he had a knife. Officers responded to the scene.
January 10, 2025
Time: 11:33 AM
CALL TYPE: FRAUD
Location: E. Grace St.
Disposition: Complete
A female reported that an unknown person had hacked into her EBT account and spent approximately $200 at a BJ’s in Missouri. She contacted Ohio Jobs and Family Services and needed a police report for their investigation. No further police action was taken.
January 12, 2025
Time: 3:47 PM
CALL TYPE: THREATS
Location: Woodrow Ave.
Disposition: Complete
A caller reported that her 9-year-old granddaughter had received 64 FaceTime calls from unfamiliar numbers the previous day. The caller, who is the child’s guardian, had also received repeated calls on her own phone even after blocking the numbers. The child’s phone number has since been changed to prevent further incidents.
January 12, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
CALL TYPE: SUSPICIOUS PERSON
Location: Lincoln Blvd.
Disposition: Complete
A caller reported seeing a white male, approximately 200 lbs., wearing a skull cap, dark jacket, dark pants, and a possible hospital mask in the backyard near the garage. When the caller turned on the kitchen light, the male was standing in front of the security camera. The caller’s dog continued barking, but the suspect was gone before officers arrived. Officers reviewed the Ring camera footage and checked the area but were unable to locate the male.
January 12, 2025
Time: 10:35 PM
CALL TYPE: SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
Location: Northfield Rd. (Family Dollar)
Disposition: Unable to locate / Gone on arrival
A caller reported seeing three Black males wearing jeans, hoodies, and ski masks walking from the gas station to Family Dollar. The caller was unsure if the ski masks were for warmth or if the individuals were acting suspiciously. Officers checked the area and surrounding locations but did not find anyone matching the description.
January 13, 2025
Time: 2:39 PM
CALL TYPE: AUTO THEFT
Location: Northfield Rd.
Disposition: Report
A female reported that her white 2005 Ford F-350, which had a red salter and a plow hookup, was stolen from a parking lot sometime Saturday night. Officers checked local surveillance systems but found no immediate leads.
January 13, 2025
Time: 10:03 PM
CALL TYPE: SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE
Location: Forbes Rd. / Broadway Ave.
Disposition: Arrest
Officers responded to a report of a male passed out at the wheel near an old car wash. The male was taken into custody for OVI and transported to Solon Jail. The vehicle was towed.
January 14, 2025
Time: 12:50 PM
CALL TYPE: UNAUTHORIZED USE OF MOTOR VEHICLE
Location: Rockside Rd. (Kia of Bedford)
Disposition: Complete
A business reported that a customer had failed to return a rented 2022 Hyundai Tucson. Officers documented the incident for further investigation.
January 14, 2025
Time: 1:57 AM
CALL TYPE: SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE
Location: Best St. / Broadway Ave.
Disposition: Checks okay
While on patrol, officers observed a vehicle with an audible alarm going off. They checked the vehicle, which was unoccupied with no signs of forced entry.
January 14, 2025
Time: 3:42 PM
CALL TYPE: SUSPICIOUS PERSON
Location: Northfield Rd.
Disposition: Complete
A caller reported that a man was knocking on her door and refusing to leave. She was unsure of his identity or the company he claimed to represent. Due to a language barrier, officers advised the woman to keep the door locked. Upon arrival, officers found the man soliciting for Ohio Gas and Energy. He was issued a criminal summons.
January 14, 2025
Time: 10:42 PM
CALL TYPE: SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
Location: Broadway Ave.
Disposition: Complete
A caller reported hearing banging on the front door of their building but did not see anyone outside. Officers determined the noise came from a DoorDash delivery driver.
January 15, 2025
Time: 7:26 PM
CALL TYPE: SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE
Location: McKinley St.
Disposition: Complete
A caller reported receiving a package addressed to someone they did not know and suspected it was part of a scam. Officers advised the caller to return the package to USPS.
January 15, 2025
Time: 10:57 PM
CALL TYPE: SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
Location: Helper Dr.
Disposition: Complete
A caller reported that someone had been banging on her windows every evening after dark. Officers checked the area and found no suspicious activity.
January 15, 2025
Time: 11:12 PM
CALL TYPE: SUSPICIOUS PERSON
Location: Northfield Rd. (Sunoco)
Disposition: Complete
Officers responded to a report of a suspicious individual at a gas station. Upon arrival, officers identified and detained a female suspect. She was later transported to Solon Jail on an outstanding warrant.
January 16, 2025
Time: 9:22 PM
CALL TYPE: THEFT
Location: Broadway Ave. (Circle K)
Disposition: Complete
A male initially reported being robbed at gunpoint but later clarified that there was no weapon involved. He had left $10 on the store counter, and when he returned, the money was gone. He believed a man behind him at the counter had taken it. When he confronted the individual outside near a gray Chevy Cruze, multiple men exited the vehicle, prompting him to retreat to his own car and call the police. The complainant was asked to provide a written statement at the police station but did not return. Officers are awaiting CCTV footage from the store.
