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Police Blotter: November 20-23, 2022

Sunday, November 20

10:19 a.m.: Attempted truck theif arrested – A female suspect attempted to steal a truck from a residential driveway. The suspect ran off when confronted by the homeowner. She was later located and arrested by deputies for attempted vehicle theft and warrants. She was booked into the Skagit County Jail. McLean Rd., Greater La Conner.

1:16 p.m.: Not enough room – Non-injury collision from two trucks passing each other and hitting mirrors. Report of minor damage to the trucks. 1st St., La Conner.

Monday, November 21

11:30 a.m.: Abandoned truck – A truck was left at this location after it was involved in a collision on Maple Street days prior. The truck owner was contacted, and he came and recovered the vehicle. Park St., La Conner.

3:12 p.m.: Online bank fraud – An online banking scam was reported where a fraudulent subject took over the victim's bank account and claimed they deposited 16k into the account by mistake. The fraudster then requested the victim wire back $15,500 to them but could keep the extra $500. It was later determined all funds came from the victim's account. 1st St., La Conner.

Tuesday, November 22

1:31 p.m.: Gun shots – Report of gun shots heard in the field to the east. The shooting was coming from hunters in the field. South Basin St., La Conner.

9:16 p.m.: Car on fire – FD 13 and La Conner fire departments responded to an unoccupied SUV on fire in a field just north of the roundabout. The fire was extinguished and then the vehicle was removed by a tow company. See story on page 1. La Conner Whitney Rd., La Conner.

Wednesday, November 23

9:56 a.m.: Deceased dog – Report of a deceased pit bull or heeler mix wearing an electric collar on the side of the road. McLean Rd., Greater La Conner.

 

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