Skagit Co. Sheriff's Office POLICE BLOTTER

Tuesday Jan 6

4:28 p.m.: IRS Fraud – A La Conner area resident got a call from someone claiming to be with the IRS. This is a phishing scam that’s been going around lately. The IRS never phones; they send mail. Also, you can bet they already have the information the caller requests.

Wednesday Jan 7

10:51 a.m.: Shoplifting – Somebody was caught stealing a candy bar at La Conner Drug Store.

Thursday Jan 8

7:37 a.m.: Bad driver – There was a report of a vehicle being driven erratically in the area ofMorris St. andMaple Ave., in La Conner. But without license plate info, deputies...