05/12/2026
09:59:34 — IDENTITY THEFT
Broadway Avenue, Bedford
A woman reported that someone had been using her identity to pick up weight-loss medication from Walgreens. She showed officers multiple dates when the medication had been picked up, most recently March 31, and said she had not picked it up because she was no longer taking the medication. Pharmacy staff reported that a woman had used the drive-thru to obtain the medication but no longer had camera footage. Staff advised they would identify anyone picking up medication under her name in the future. Officers advised the woman to change her login information and contact police if other forms of her identification were used.

05/13/2026
09:39:13 — UNWANTED GUEST
Rockside Road, Bedford
A business reported a customer causing a disturbance in the showroom by yelling and swearing after being asked to leave. Police spoke with the woman, who was upset with the service. The business did not want further police assistance.

05/14/2026
02:03:10 — SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
Center Road, Bedford
Police responded to a report of a man running up to people in a parking lot. Officers determined there had been a misunderstanding between the man and two women. The man believed the women were following him and attempting to rob him, while the women said they were trying to speak with him about getting money and that he nearly struck them with his vehicle before yelling at them. Officers checked the parties and sent them on their way.

05/14/2026
06:28:26 — DISTURBANCE
Turney Road, Bedford
A woman reported that a man had tried to break her arm. A resident reported seeing two people arguing near the parking lot. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate them. The woman later texted 911 stating that she had left before officers arrived and was OK.

05/14/2026
08:35:04 — AUTO THEFT
Corkhill Road, Bedford
A woman reported her black Volkswagen Taos missing from the parking lot. She had the keys and said her payments were current. The vehicle was not listed as a private-property tow or repossession. Police determined the vehicle had been on the back of a tow truck the previous night, and the owner was advised.

05/14/2026
22:15:15 — UNWANTED GUEST
Justin Street/Northfield Road, Bedford
An RTA supervisor reported a man refusing to get off a bus and advised that the man had previously been trespassed. RTA subsequently called back and advised that Bedford police assistance was no longer needed.

05/15/2026
18:07:26 — THEFT
Northfield Road, Bedford
An employee reported that a woman received nail services and left without paying after her card was declined three times. The total was $144.72. The employee obtained the license plate number and provided officers with a photograph. The employee did not wish to pursue charges and wanted the incident documented. During a follow-up the next day, the employee again declined to pursue charges or have the woman trespassed and said he only wanted reimbursement for the unpaid services.

05/15/2026
18:08:15 — UNWANTED GUEST
Broadway Avenue, Bedford
An employee reported a customer who refused to leave the business. The man left before officers arrived. The employee was advised to call police if he returned.

05/16/2026
11:09:05 — UNWANTED GUEST
Columbus Road, Bedford
An employee reported an ongoing problem with a man at the store. The employee and man had been verbally arguing after the man requested merchandise without having money. The man left before officers arrived and could not be located. The employee was advised to call police if he returned.

05/16/2026
19:31:35 — UNWANTED GUEST
Turney Road, Bedford
A woman reported that her boyfriend was refusing to leave her residence. She advised that nothing physical had occurred and that he did not live there. The man agreed to go to his mother’s residence to prevent further problems.

05/17/2026
03:55:23 — DISTURBANCE
Turney Road, Bedford
A caller reported a man outside an apartment banging on the door after throwing his phone through a window. Police determined that a woman who lived at the residence was staying elsewhere for the night and that she and the man had apparently miscommunicated about plans to meet after visiting a bar. The man said he threw his phone at the window in an attempt to wake her and did not intend to cause damage. He agreed to pay for the damaged screen.

05/17/2026
23:08:21 — BREAKING AND ENTERING
Corkhill Road, Bedford
A woman reported that her child’s father broke into her apartment and assaulted her in front of her children. She also reported that her 4-month-old son was struck in the face. The woman declined EMS for herself, and a squad was requested to check the infant. Officers searched parking areas but were unable to locate the man. The woman advised that she would come to the police station to sign paperwork.

05/17/2026
22:13:21 — DISTURBANCE
Broadway Avenue, Bedford
Police were called regarding a physical altercation between two men. The caller reported that one of the individuals may have left to obtain a firearm. Both parties had left before officers arrived. Employees were advised to call if they returned.

05/18/2026
20:40:09 — UNWANTED GUEST
Northfield Road, Bedford
A caller reported a man who had allegedly stolen merchandise in the past was again attempting to steal and had been asked to leave. The caller requested that the man be trespassed. The man ran out a rear door before police arrived. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate him.

05/18/2026
23:03:53 — UNWANTED GUEST
Broadway Avenue, Bedford
A woman requested that her fiancé leave her residence. Police later responded after she reported that he had her keys. Officers located the man and returned the keys to the woman, although one key could not be located. The man’s cellphone was recovered from the residence and returned to him. He left by bus and was advised to request a police escort if he needed to retrieve additional belongings.

05/19/2026
01:29:04 — DISTURBANCE
Forest Drive, Bedford
A woman reported an argument with her child’s father and initially expressed concern that it could become physical. Three children were in the home. Officers determined the dispute was verbal and advised both parties that no physical altercation had occurred. Officers learned that the man had an active warrant. The warrant was confirmed, and he was transported to Solon Jail without incident. Information redacted by the police department regarding the warrant and subsequent transportation remains omitted.

05/19/2026
06:17:20 — UNWANTED GUEST
Henry Street, Bedford
A woman reported that her ex had entered the residence and was refusing to leave. The parties were arguing over money and residency, but nothing physical occurred. They agreed to keep the peace while gathering their belongings and separating.

05/19/2026
12:53:57 — THEFT
Egbert Road/Hawthorn Parkway, Bedford
A woman showed police video of a man entering her yard and taking a small bicycle. The man left westbound on Union Street. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate him.

05/19/2026
15:01:19 — DISTURBANCE
Northfield Road, Bedford
A 15-year-old reported that a group of girls was trying to fight her. She went inside a store to wait for police. Officers determined that nothing physical had occurred and that there had been a potential dispute with another girl. The juvenile returned home.

05/20/2026
19:31:42 — DISTURBANCE
Columbus Road, Bedford
A woman reported that another woman was threatening her following an encounter involving an ex-boyfriend. The argument continued after the women moved to a nearby parking lot. The other woman left before officers arrived. The reporting woman requested that the incident be documented and was advised about obtaining a protection order.

05/21/2026
15:26:32 — UNWANTED GUEST
Broadway Avenue, Bedford
An employee reported a man refusing to leave after an argument at a business. The dispute began over merchandise and escalated when the employee attempted to check his identification for an alcohol purchase. The manager advised the man that he would be given one more chance before being trespassed. He left without further incident.

05/21/2026
19:44:29 — THEFT
Rockside Road, Bedford
A man reported that he believed a neighbor took a bank statement from his unlocked vehicle. He said he heard the neighbor making statements about taking it but had no video or audio evidence. He also made allegations concerning his phone and threats against him and his son. Police noted that prior incidents involving the man had proven unfounded and advised him to speak with his bank and reset his phone.

05/22/2026
01:27:23 — SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
Broadway Avenue, Bedford
A caller reported a group of approximately seven people outside a residence and said one person had climbed into her son’s work truck. Officers responded and found no one in the area. Everything checked OK.

05/22/2026
05:04:49 — UNWANTED GUEST
Center Road, Bedford
A man reported a woman outside banging on the door and refusing to leave after being told she was not needed. The woman left the property.

05/22/2026
09:44:22 — UNWANTED GUEST
Broadway Avenue, Bedford
A business reported a man had been staying behind the building and had left belongings on the property. The business wanted the man identified, trespassed and his belongings removed. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate him.

05/22/2026
15:03:42 — UNWANTED GUEST
Center Road, Bedford
A caller reported two juveniles asking for money outside a business and refusing to leave. The juveniles left before police arrived and could not be located.

05/22/2026
18:17:29 — THEFT
Rockside Road, Bedford
A caller reported that a man stole cigarettes from behind the counter and fled in a vehicle. Police received the vehicle’s license plate information, and the plate was detected in Warrensville Heights shortly afterward. A theft report was completed.

05/22/2026
19:41:16 — BREAKING AND ENTERING
Palmetto Avenue, Bedford
A man reported that a woman broke down his front door, broke glass and left in a vehicle. He told police he wanted to pursue charges. Officers attempted to locate the woman and vehicle, including checking a possible location in Maple Heights. A warrant was signed.

05/23/2026
14:59:57 — THEFT
Rockside Road, Bedford
Store personnel reported that a juvenile attempted to steal alcohol and became physical with a manager. The merchandise was recovered and the manager was not injured. Another juvenile left the store on foot and had not attempted to take anything. The detained juvenile was turned over to a parent, and police advised that juvenile court would be contacted regarding the theft.

05/23/2026
15:30:14 — DISTURBANCE
Rockside Road, Bedford
A man reported that his girlfriend had dumped bleach on his clothing and left the area. He wanted the incident documented and was advised to call police if she returned.

05/23/2026
16:56:59 — DISTURBANCE
Turney Road, Bedford
A caller reported repeatedly hearing a young girl screaming for help. Officers responded and determined that everything was OK and that a young child had been crying.

05/23/2026
20:07:42 — DISTURBANCE
Corkhill Road, Bedford
A caller reported a woman outside arguing with other people. The woman left before officers arrived. Police checked the area but were unable to locate her.

05/23/2026
20:12:44 — THEFT
William Street, Bedford
A man reported that a firearm had been stolen from his truck earlier in the day. He said his son had chased a man away and he later discovered the firearm was missing. He did not initially have the firearm’s serial number and advised that he would obtain it and bring the information to the police station.

05/23/2026
20:15:46 — DISTURBANCE
Corkhill Road, Bedford
A woman reported that a group of females confronted her after she commented about speeding. Police determined the incident had been verbal and nothing physical occurred. The woman wanted the incident documented.

05/24/2026
02:46:06 — DISTURBANCE
Turney Road, Bedford
A woman called police alleging that a man had assaulted her but subsequently told dispatch to cancel the call. Officers checked the upper and lower floors of the building but were unable to locate the parties or hear a disturbance. Another woman outside reported that she had not seen or heard anything.

05/24/2026
04:18:11 — DISTURBANCE
Avalon Drive, Bedford
Police received reports of people yelling and arguing outside near a vehicle. Officers determined that a father and son had been having a verbal argument over a basketball game. Nothing physical occurred, and they agreed to calm down and go inside.

05/24/2026
05:17:39 — UNWANTED GUEST
Union Street, Bedford
A man reported that his girlfriend entered his apartment through a window and punched him in the face. He declined EMS and said he wanted the woman to leave but did not wish to pursue charges. Police responded to keep the peace.

05/24/2026
05:32:58 — DISTURBANCE
Avalon Drive, Bedford
A woman reported two men fighting and advised that one had a handgun. She later told officers that the firearm had not been used or threatened with and that she only wanted police to know it was present. The men had shoved each other, but the dispute was otherwise primarily verbal. The parties agreed to calm down.

05/24/2026
10:48:52 — BREAKING AND ENTERING
Northfield Road, Bedford
A store manager reported that an emergency door had been propped open during the day and later pried open, allowing someone to enter the business after hours. Video showed an unknown man entering around 1 a.m. and stealing bags of merchandise. The amount and type of merchandise taken were not yet known. The manager was advised to contact police once the property and total loss were determined.

05/24/2026
19:14:01 — DISTURBANCE
Corkhill Road, Bedford
A man reported that he and his girlfriend were arguing and that she had broken his necklace. Both had been drinking, but nothing physical occurred. The parties agreed to remain separated for the night to keep the peace.

05/24/2026
21:02:08 — THEFT
Mortimer Drive, Bedford
A man reported that while he briefly went outside to take out the trash, someone entered his apartment and took his car keys and laptop. Nothing else appeared missing or disturbed. The man reported seeing an unknown man in the lobby but did not know whether he was involved. Police advised him to disable his vehicle to prevent it from being stolen. Building cameras may have captured activity around the time of the incident.

05/25/2026
10:36:59 — AUTO THEFT
Corkhill Road, Bedford
A black 2017 Hyundai Elantra was reported stolen. The vehicle was last seen on a neighbor’s camera at approximately 10:27 p.m. the previous night. Police checked license-plate camera information and found the vehicle had later been detected traveling southbound on Northfield Road in Maple Heights.