Published: August 17, 2008 11:08 pm      

Marathon Petroleum reports thefts

ASHLAND — The following information was taken from Ashland Police Department reports:

Theft

‰Marathon Petroleum, 1041 Greenup Ave., reported Thursday the theft of tools, vehicle parts and heavy equipment, all valued at $5,600.

‰A woman living in the 3200 block of Newman Street reported Thursday the theft of a bicycle valued at $150.

‰A man living in the 3100 block of Mason Street reported the theft of an unspecified item valued at $900 on Wednesday.

Auto theft

‰A Catlettsburg man reported his car, valued at $1,295, was stolen from a location on Harrison Street on Thursday.

‰A Portsmouth woman reported her car, valued at $600, was stolen from Mansbach Metal, 1900 Front St. on Wednesday.

Shoplifting

‰An Ironton man and a Scottown woman were arrested Thursday at Wal-Mart for allegedly trying to steal merchandise valued at $14.96.

‰A New Boston woman was arrested Wednesday for allegedly trying to steal merchandise valued at $68.61 from Wal-Mart.

‰An Ashland man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly attempting to steal an item valued at $14,74 from Wal-Mart.

‰A Bidwell, Ohio, woman was arrested Wednesday at Wal-Mart for allegedly trying to steal merchandise valued at $29.31.

POLICE BEAT is published every Monday and Wednesday. Tips about unsolved crimes may be submitted anonymously to the Ashland Police Department by calling the Silent Witness hotline at (606) 329-1771.