Police records for March 24, 2022

Moses Lake Police Department

March 22

Report of fraud in the 600 block of S. Pioneer Way. Reporting party said a suspect attempted to pass a fake $10 bill to pay for goods at a store. Suspect said he received the bill as payment for two hours of yard work. Fake bill entered into evidence by police.

Report of theft in the 1200 block of E. Wheeler Rd. Reporting party said suspect cut through fence and stole tools valued $5,000 as well as vehicle that had keys left inside.

Report of a catalytic converter theft from a truck in the 900 block of E. Wheeler Rd.

Report of the theft of company equipment valued at $4,700 as well as personal items from a vehicle parked in the 300 block of W. Commerce Way.

Report of the theft of two catalytic converters from vehicles in the 500 block of W. Third Ave.

Report of a theft in the 13000 block of Wheeler Rd. NE. Reporting party said a former employee was continuing to use a company gasoline card and had charged $3,500 worth of fuel.

Report of a hit and run at the intersection of S. Roberta St. and E. Grace Taylor St. Suspect was identified as a juvenile female and Child Protective Services was contacted.

Report of a verbal disturbance in the 1100 block of N. Grape Dr. Reporting party said a group of people had gathered in a parking lot during a physical altercation, but dispersed before police arrived on scene.

Report of theft from the 1700 block of E. Kittelson Rd. Two suspects were reported to have driven up in “rattle can” black Honda and began rummaging through commercial property, taking five tools. Suspects fled when confronted.