Liberty Lake Blotter: Owner finds stolen camera on Craigslist; seller isn’t suspect

The curious case of a stolen camera was reported to Liberty Lake police on Nov. 19. A man called to say he was purchasing a camera from a seller on Craigslist and believed it was the same camera that had been stolen from him the month before.

Officers arrived in the 1300 block of North Liberty Lake Road and determined that the camera was, in fact, the same one stolen from the man, said Police Chief Brian Asmus. However, the seller had purchased it from someone else on Craigslist and is not a suspect in the original theft, Asmus said.

Other calls from Nov. 17-24.

Nov. 18: The theft of several tools was reported in the 1600 block of North Cirque. Their estimated value is $1,200.

Nov. 19: A woman in the 21000 block of East Country Vista Drive reported her brother missing. She said he was helping her move and left her in the U-Haul while he went to the gas station. She told police that he never returned.

Nov. 20: A resident in the 1400 block of North Cavalier Court reported hearing an explosion and smelling smoke. Officers who responded found nothing unusual in the area.

Nov. 21: An arrest for driving under the influence was made in the area of Appleway Avenue and Eagle Lane. The man also faces a charge of reckless endangerment because his child was in the vehicle.

Arrests: Police made one arrest for driving with a suspended license, one for driving under the influence, one for reckless driving, one on a warrant for possession of a controlled substance and one for domestic violence assault.

Citations: Officers handed out three citations for failure to show proof of liability insurance and two for speeding. An additional citation was given for a defective muffler.