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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Shoplifter Threatens Loss Prevention Officer With Knife at Edgewood Kmart

Jell-O eater, safe thrower and gun toter are among the calls handled by Edgewood police over the last week.

A woman threatened a Kmart loss prevention officer with a knife on Dec. 7 after attempting to steal two Neutrogena body gel bottles valued at $10.99 each. The woman fled toward Swissvale and was gone by the time Edgewood police arrived at the scene. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate her. Dec. 9 Dec. 8 Dec. 7 Dec. 6 Dec. 5 Dec. 4 _______________________ Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Three Women Nabbed Stealing Items from Edgewood Kmart

The women stole lotion, socks and bathrobes from the store in Edgewood Towne Centre. And other news from Edgewood police.

Three women stole lotion, socks and bathrobes with a total value of $130.18 from the Kmart in Edgewood Towne Centre on Dec. 1. According to Edgewood police, the women had no prior arrests. Kmart will handle the thefts through private prosecution. In other Edgewood Police Department news from the last week: Dec. 3 Dec. 1 Nov. 30 Nov. 29 _______________________ Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.

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12:29 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2012

What's the deal with "private prosecution"? I hope these crooks just don't walk.   more ›

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