A Hawthorne Elementary School employee called police Wednesday afternoon stating she had seen the same suspicious gold car that has been parked near schools in the last few weeks. An officer found the car at the corner of Hawthorne Street and Columbus Avenue. Police reports stated there was extra patrol in the area.

A report of the same car driven by a man in his 20s was given last week near the school.

According to police, the man stopped and asked a group of pre-teen girls if they wanted a ride and offered to give them candy.

A similar incident was reported on Front Street the week prior.

 

Truck fire reported

A truck was reported on fire at 16376 860th Ave., east of Glenville, at 11:26 a.m. Wednesday. The truck was a total loss.

 

Refrigerator taken

A refrigerator was reported taken from Sears, 2722 Bridge Ave., at 8:24 a.m. Wednesday. It was reportedly taken overnight Tuesday.

 

Two cited for underage drinking

Police cited Justin Ray Talamantes, 19, and Brianna Marie Lawson, 19, for underage drinking after dispatchers received a loud party complaint at 1310 Sheridan St. at 10:25 p.m. Wednesday, reports stated.