March 1, 2025
Time: 3:49 AM SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
Location: Corkhill Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
Officers responded to a report of a male attempting to break into a red SUV. The vehicle’s passenger-side window was shattered, but it did not appear that entry was gained. Officers were unable to reach the registered owner and checked the area with negative results.
March 1, 2025
Time: 10:40 AM PROPERTY DAMAGE
Location: Corkhill Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A man reported his vehicle’s window was shattered sometime overnight. A small hole was found in the glass, but nothing appeared to be missing. The vehicle, a GMC Terrain, had been gone through.
March 1, 2025
Time: 2:26 PM SUSPICION
Location: Rockside Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A caller reported observing a distressed woman at the BMV earlier in the day. The woman appeared to be with two other adults and a child. The BMV was closed at the time of the report, and no further calls were received. Officers planned to follow up when the BMV reopened.
March 1, 2025
Time: 2:28 PM THREATS
Location: Broadway Ave., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported her child’s father made threatening phone calls earlier in the day. Due to recent foot surgery, she was unable to come to the station. She is pursuing a protection order and was advised to contact police if further incidents occur.
March 1, 2025
Time: 3:18 PM SUSPICION
Location: Center Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A juvenile male was seen running from a company van after being observed by a resident. Officers checked the area and determined everything was secure.
March 3, 2025
Time: 3:30 AM FAMILY TROUBLE
Location: Northfield Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A caller reported her brother was causing issues and refusing to leave. No weapons were involved, though he may have been intoxicated. He left before officers arrived, and no further police assistance was needed.
March 3, 2025
Time: 2:46 PM FRAUD
Location: Westview Dr., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported discovering three unauthorized loans on her credit report, possibly taken out by her daughter. The loans total over $50,000 and include a vehicle and 4-wheeler. She was advised that charges must be pursued in the jurisdictions where the loans were obtained.
March 3, 2025
Time: 3:27 PM SUSPICIOUS PERSON
Location: Lee Rd. S., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A caller reported a man suspected of vehicle break-ins had entered a vacant unit. The caller viewed the incident remotely via security cameras. Officers checked the unit, found it locked with no signs of forced entry, and determined everything was secure.
March 3, 2025
Time: 5:31 PM THEFT
Location: Broadway Ave., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
An impatient customer at Walgreens went behind the counter and took her correct photo print after receiving the wrong one. The manager requested she be told not to return. Officers contacted the customer by phone and issued the warning.
March 3, 2025
Time: 7:07 PM FAMILY TROUBLE
Location: Lee Rd. S., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported her half-brother spit on her. Both admitted to a mutual altercation but declined prosecution. Officers separated the individuals, and the male was advised of outstanding warrants.
March 4, 2025
Time: 3:28 AM SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE
Location: W. Glendale Ave., Bedford
Disposition: Cite Issue
Officers investigated a suspicious Dodge Ram and issued a parking citation. The vehicle was unoccupied at the time.
March 4, 2025
Time: 4:22 PM THEFT
Location: Bonnieview Dr., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A man reported that his prescription medication, Percocet, was stolen from his apartment sometime between March 2 and the date of the call. He needed a report to get a refill authorized by his doctor.
March 4, 2025
Time: 4:46 PM THEFT
Location: Solon Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman stated her husband’s ashes had been taken, and she suspected her oldest son. She said he was supposed to return them that evening. Officers advised her the matter was civil and provided a report number.
March 5, 2025
Time: 8:52 AM HARASSMENT
Location: Ellenwood Ave., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A man reported that his ex-girlfriend had been repeatedly texting him and making accusations of child abuse. She also contacted child protective services and his children’s school. Officers contacted her and advised her to stop communication and let CPS address any concerns.
March 6, 2025
Time: 9:49 AM SUSPICION
Location: I-271 NB between Solon Rd. and Hawthorn Pkwy, Bedford
Disposition: Complete
Bedford police assisted with information on a vehicle reportedly involved in a child abduction out of Indiana. The vehicle exited the freeway northbound and continued through Bedford jurisdiction. No traffic stop occurred during Bedford PD’s involvement.
March 6, 2025
Time: 5:28 PM FRAUD
Location: Carlyle Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported $1,320 was withdrawn from her Green Dot Bank account without her consent. She still had her debit card and didn’t suspect anyone personally. Green Dot was investigating the issue.
March 6, 2025
Time: 9:17 PM SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE
Location: Center Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A caller reported a male sitting in a silver SUV behind a church. Officers located the vehicle,
spoke with the occupant, and advised him to leave the area.
March 7, 2025
Time: 12:38 AM SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE
Location: Center Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Civil Matter
A caller reported a lifted black pickup truck idling in a parking lot for nearly an hour. Officers checked the lot and surrounding streets but were unable to locate the vehicle. No damage was found to any parked cars.
March 7, 2025
Time: 3:59 PM ASSAULT
Location: Avalon Dr., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported her daughter and her friend were shot with an Orbeez gun while walking home from school. The suspect, a male juvenile, admitted doing so after they made a comment about a deceased relative. No injuries were reported. The mother was provided a witness statement to complete but had not returned it as of March 8.
March 8, 2025
Time: 7:06 AM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Location: Terrace Dr., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported a verbal argument with her boyfriend and expressed concern after he mentioned self-harm. She had hidden his firearm and requested that he leave the residence. Officers advised her that a formal eviction process would be necessary.
March 8, 2025
Time: 12:24 PM THEFT
Location: Rockside Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A man returning home from dialysis reported a box of Ritz crackers missing from his apartment. After officers spoke with him and staff, he later called back to say he had found the crackers.
March 8, 2025
Time: 6:20 PM ASSAULT
Location: Turney Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A man reported that the mother of his child entered his home uninvited, pulled his hair, and kicked the door during an argument. He asked police to trespass her from the residence and to notify her that she was no longer welcome there.
March 9, 2025
Time: 12:16 AM SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE
Location: Rockside Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A U-Haul fleet vehicle was reported parked behind the business. The vehicle was unoccupied, and the plate checked okay.
March 9, 2025
Time: 9:26 AM THEFT
Location: Rockside Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A man reported someone entered his vehicle overnight and took a bag. The car was parked outside his apartment and showed no signs of forced entry. Nothing valuable was taken, but he wanted the incident documented.
March 9, 2025
Time: 10:49 AM THEFT
Location: Wandle Ave., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported someone entered her unlocked vehicle overnight. Footage from her Ring camera showed a man in a ski mask opening her door. Later, she submitted a second video showing another individual closing the car door and driving away. Videos were submitted to records.
March 9, 2025
Time: 4:10 PM PROPERTY DAMAGE
Location: Rockside Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A man reported someone had pulled the handle off his red Ford Escape. He saw the person but couldn’t provide a description. Officers took photographs, and the man reported no missing items but wanted the incident documented.
March 9, 2025
Time: 5:51 PM SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE
Location: Turney Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Civil
A resident reported a gray Jeep blocking access to and from the parking garage. Officers confirmed the vehicle was legally parked and advised the caller to contact management.
March 9, 2025
Time: 6:46 PM SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE
Location: Brune Dr., Bedford
Disposition: Checks OK
A woman reported a gray SUV parked outside her home, concerned due to a past encounter. Officers found the vehicle legally parked and unoccupied.
March 9, 2025
Time: 7:45 PM SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
Location: Rockside Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported that her vehicle had been entered overnight. No damage or items were taken, but contents were disturbed. She believes she may have forgotten to lock the car.
March 9, 2025
Time: 10:50 PM SUSPICIOUS PERSON
Location: Wandle Ave., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported a male with a flashlight looking into vehicles near her home. Officers reviewed video footage showing a male in gray sweats checking cars but were unable to locate him. The caller provided footage via email.
March 9, 2025
Time: 11:01 PM SUSPICION
Location: Center Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A laundromat caller reported a male refusing to leave. Officers found a male and female waiting for laundry to finish. They were trespassed and left without incident.
March 9, 2025
Time: 11:55 PM THEFT
Location: Turney Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A man reported his wallet was stolen from his unlocked vehicle sometime within the past two days. The wallet contained his state ID, debit and credit cards. He also reported approximately $2,000 was taken from his account. He was advised to contact his bank and secure his vehicle.
March 10, 2025
Time: 12:34 AM CUSTODY DISPUTE
Location: Union St., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported that her children’s father dropped them off at her apartment building without notifying her. The children, ages 5 and 6, were left unattended in a hallway until she heard them crying. The father later claimed he waited in the building entrance and had texted her. Officers followed up with both parties. No charges were pursued.
March 10, 2025
Time: 1:34 AM SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE
Location: Rockside Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Cancelled
An alarm company reported a suspicious vehicle. Officers were cancelled after it was determined the vehicle was being dropped off.
March 10, 2025
Time: 2:59 PM SUSPICION
Location: Marion Dr., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A dark gray car was blocking a driveway. Officers checked the vehicle and determined the driver was waiting for a friend.
March 10, 2025
Time: 4:21 PM SUSPICION
Location: Regina Dr., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported receiving a suspicious Medicare call and providing her date of birth. Officers advised her to contact Medicare and monitor for fraud.
March 10, 2025
Time: 7:05 PM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Location: Caryl Dr., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported that her ex-boyfriend was yelling and throwing things at their shared residence. Officers found the male had locked her out and refused to speak. She declined to pursue charges and was offered but declined a ride to the station.
March 10, 2025
Time: 9:00 PM THEFT-SHOPLIFTING
Location: Northfield Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
Staff at Giant Eagle reported a man and woman failed to scan all items at self-checkout. After being confronted, the female paid for the remaining items. No loss occurred, but the manager requested both individuals be trespassed. The suspects left before officers arrived, and the vehicle was found running and unoccupied nearby.
March 10, 2025
Time: 11:17 PM SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE
Location: Center Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
Officers investigated a gray BMW parked for an extended time. The vehicle checked okay and was not in an employee parking area.
March 11, 2025
Time: 5:13 AM SUSPICIOUS PERSON
Location: Solon Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
An unknown male knocked on a woman’s door, appearing intoxicated. He mistakenly believed his aunt lived there. Officers transported him home to Warrensville.
March 11, 2025
Time: 3:45 PM THEFT
Location: Dalewood Dr., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported witnessing an Amazon package theft. She saw a black SUV follow a delivery truck and a woman in black clothing take the package. The victim was unsure if the package was delivered to the correct address.
March 11, 2025
Time: 7:20 PM SUSPICION
Location: Ellenwood Ave., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A pickup truck sped into a parking lot and several individuals exited before quickly leaving. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle but provided a follow-up call to the concerned party.
March 11, 2025
Time: 11:19 PM SUSPICIOUS PERSON
Location: Wandle Ave., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A caller reported someone using a flashlight to look into her daughter’s car. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the suspect.
March 12, 2025
Time: 2:11 AM SUSPICIOUS PERSON
Location: Bartlett Rd. and Rockside Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
Officers responded to a report of a man walking in the road. The man checked okay, declined assistance, and was advised to use the sidewalk.
March 12, 2025
Time: 12:14 PM FRAUD
Location: Meadowview, Sagamore Hills
Disposition: Complete
A man reported that a $15,000 check deposited into his business account did not process. Two subsequent fraudulent withdrawals totaling $8,000 were made using a forged signature. The transactions occurred in person at a Westlake bank. A subpoena was issued for records and surveillance footage.
March 12, 2025
Time: 2:26 PM STOLEN LICENSE PLATE
Location: First Ave., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A towing company reported a license plate stolen from one of its trucks after receiving a toll bill from Indiana. The plate was entered into the law enforcement database as stolen.
March 12, 2025
Time: 8:44 PM SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
Location: Dalewood Dr., Bedford
Disposition: Checks OK
A white Cadillac was reported parked in a fire lane with individuals coming and going. The vehicle left prior to officers’ arrival. Officers checked the area.
March 13, 2025
Time: 5:17 AM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Location: Henry St., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
Officers responded to a report of a woman pointing a gun at her girlfriend during a domestic dispute. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to Solon Jail. A firearm was recovered for safekeeping, and the other party gathered belongings and left for a relative’s home.
March 13, 2025
Time: 3:35 PM AUTO THEFT
Location: Rockside Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
Kia of Bedford reported a 2025 white Kia Sportage missing from their inventory, discovered during a bank audit. A key was accessed using credentials from a former employee no longer with the company. The vehicle, valued at $33,332, had no plate and was entered into records as stolen.
March 14, 2025
Time: 12:30 AM SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE
Location: Solon Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Advised
A black sedan was reported parked improperly. Officers located the vehicle parked in the rear, spoke with the occupant, and provided a warning regarding parking.
March 14, 2025
Time: 2:42 AM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Location: Broadway Ave., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman used her vehicle’s emergency system to report a domestic incident where her boyfriend had punched her. She was located at a gas station and had visible injuries. The suspect was located and taken into custody. The incident report was combined for follow-up and documentation.
March 14, 2025
Time: 4:15 PM FRAUD
Location: Southwick Dr., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported being scammed out of $1,181 after receiving a fraudulent Apple-related text. She sent money through Zelle and was later instructed to share her bank credentials. Her bank was notified, and she was advised to change her login information.
March 14, 2025
Time: 9:14 PM THREATS
Location: Northfield Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A man reported receiving threatening text messages from an unknown number. The texts included personal information about him and his family, demanding money. Officers provided a report and increased patrols in the area for safety.
March 14, 2025
Time: 10:41 PM SUSPICIOUS PERSON
Location: Washington St., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A group of juveniles was reported running through a school parking lot. Officers located two individuals who said they were playing a game. All parties were advised of park hours.
March 15, 2025
Time: 7:47 AM DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Location: Center Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Advised
Employees at a gas station reported a man who regularly disrupts the store by yelling and removing items from shelves. Officers located the man nearby, identified mental health concerns, and advised him not to return to the business.
March 15, 2025
Time: 12:43 PM DISTURBANCE
Location: Union St., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported that her child’s father assaulted her before leaving in a vehicle. EMS was refused. The incident was documented and will be turned over to the prosecutor for review.
March 15, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM PROPERTY DAMAGE
Location: Turney Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
A woman reported a tote of clothes had been set on fire and placed on top of her car, along with a note containing hostile language. The items belonged to a former friend, who was contacted and denied setting the fire. The complainant was advised on filing a protection order.
March 15, 2025
Time: 3:04 PM SUSPICION
Location: Rockside Rd., Bedford
Disposition: Complete
Security personnel reported suspicious activity behind a closed business. A man was found behind the building and was initially uncooperative. He claimed he was getting something from his trunk. Officers confirmed the building was secure and no entry had occurred.
