Keller Crime:
On June 29, 2010, a Keller officer took a report for ID theft from a Keller resident. The victim informed the officer that five iPhones were purchased from a Best Buy in California using his/her name and social security number.
At approximately 6:15 p.m. on June 29, unknown persons used a stolen debit card to make purchases from a business located in the 600 block of N. Tarrant Parkway. The victim had his/her vehicle broken into while in North Richland Hills, where the debit card was taken.
Between the hours of 4 p.m. on June 29 and 8 a.m. on June 30, unknown persons stole a tailgate from a truck parked in the 1100 block of Bear Creek Parkway. The tailgate is valued at $550.00.
At approximately 1:30 p.m. on June 30, two unknown men stole lawn equipment from the back of a trailer parked in the 100 block of S. Main Street. The victim was able to confront one of the men; however, the man escaped after pushing the victim and fleeing on foot. A lawn blower, weedeater, and edger were taken.
At approximately 7:35 a.m. on July 2, unknown men stole electronic equipment from a residence in the 2000 block of Creekvista Drive (east of 2100 Rufe Snow Drive, north of 6900 Bursey Road). The victim noticed two particular items were missing from his/her garage while taking trash to the curb. The victim also noticed a man running to a white, 4-door sedan, jumping in the car, and the car fleeing the area. The victim was able to give a relatively good description to Keller officers.
Fourth of July Holiday:
Without fail, fireworks will be set off this July 4th weekend. Many cities throughout the DFW area will have firework shows presented by professional pyrotechnicians. However, many folks will be setting fireworks off illegally within our city limits and residential neighborhoods. Most fireworks are authorized in unincorporated areas of surrounding counties, provided a burn ban is not in place. Most cities have ordinances strictly prohibiting the possession and discharging of fireworks. Keller is no exception. No fines are cheap, and you can bet Keller officers will be looking out for violators. Fireworks bring with them an element of danger, particularly involving the unknown of where the firework(s) will end up. Too many homes and businesses have the potential of catching fire because of firework fallout. Please, be safe and have fun this holiday weekend. We can all do our part by keeping the fireworks out of Keller!
Have a safe and Happy Independence Day!
Officer Scott Bradburn
Community Relations, Keller Police Department
Phone: 817-743-4533
E-mail: sbradburn@cityofkeller.com