Crime & Safety
A Scream and a Gunshot; Woman Followed on her Run: Police Blotter
The following information was provided by the Strongsville Police Department
A Cherry Tree Drive woman told police she heard a woman screaming about 3:30 a.m. July 31, followed by a gunshot.
About 15 minutes later, she heard four more shots, a report said.
Police checked the area, but couldn't find anything amiss, and officers who were on a call at the apartment complex didn't hear anything.
Not Exactly a Party
A Bridge Path resident complained about 6 p.m. Aug. 1 about a huge party going on that was getting very loud.
Police checked and found no party. Instead, the residents had been at a funeral all day, and were gathered with family in the driveway.
Followed While Jogging
A woman running through her neighborhood told police she was followed by a man in an old Chevy pickup about 3 p.m. Aug. 1.
She noticed him on Lunn Road, but he followed her onto Walnut Creek, to Glen Cairn to her home, a report said.
The driver, who was in his 30s and wore a baseball cap, did not say anything to her.
Mischief
Three lamp posts on Creekstone Circle were damaged the night of July 31.
Theft from Vehicle
Several items, including clothing and an Xbox, were stolen from a car parked outside Buca di Beppo between 3 and 7 p.m. July 31.
The car was unlocked.
Prowler
A Potomac Drive resident was alarmed to arrive home about 10 p.m. July 31 and see a male running between houses into his back yard.
Police checked, but couldn't locate the potential prowler.
Forgetful Driver
Police tracked down a woman who accidentally drove off from Marathon on Royalton Road with the gas pump still in her car.
She admitted doing it, but refused to pay for the damage, a report said.
The station said they would seek compensation through the courts.
Police said the car pulled the entire hose off the pump.
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