Incense stolen from Pit Stop
Around 9 p.m. Wednesday, police were dispatched to The Pit Stop. When they met with the owner, he claimed that two males wearing hoods ran into the store and stole a display of herbal incense, valued at approximately $1,325 dollars. A witness stated the two fled to the woods near the back of the store. The owner thought they were juveniles but he wasn't sure. Footage of the incident was caught on surveillance cameras and police are attempting to identify the two subjects.
Female reports missing package
Around 2 p.m. Tuesday, a female reported a missing package that was supposed to be delivered in her mailbox. The package was supposed to arrive on Monday. The female called UPS and they confirmed it was delivered. There are no leads or suspects at this time.
Patron claims theft at 45 East
Around 2 p.m. Monday, a female came into the Oxford Police Department to report a stolen wallet. The female said that the previous night her wallet fell out at 45 East Bar and Grill. When she went back later to see if anyone turned it in, the bar had her wallet but all its contents were missing. Various IDs and $20 in cash were missing.
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