Television thefts rising again
A rash of thefts of televisions from RV’s has once again hit Freedom RV in the 19000 block of East Cataldo Avenue, leading the company to hire overnight security.
Television thefts were reported on Nov. 2 and Nov. 7. “They’re coming in the backside of the property, cutting their way through the fence,” said Liberty Lake Police Chief Brian Asmus.
Surveillance video at the Valley HUB, which is behind Freedom RV, has recorded some suspicious vehicles, Asmus said.
The business’ new security guard called police at 3 a.m. Monday to report someone cutting through the back fence again, Asmus said. The person was gone when police arrived.
Asmus said he will recommend that Freedom RV get rid of their chain link fence and replace it with something similar to the sturdy electrified metal fence next door at Camping World. That business has not had any theft problems, Asmus said.
Other calls from Nov. 1-9
Nov. 2: A suspected burglary was reported in the 24000 block of East Spotted Owl Lane. However, officers could not find signs of forced entry and nothing appeared to be missing.
Nov. 3: Someone filled an RV with gasoline and drove away from a gas station in the 22000 block of East Appleway Avenue without paying. The driver reportedly rammed several cars while making his escape. The license plate number was reported to police.
Nov. 5: Officers pulled over a car for having expired tabs and discovered that the driver didn’t have a license and appeared to be intoxicated. The driver allegedly threatened to kill two officers as well as their families. He was arrested for driving under the influence, driving with a suspended license and malicious harassment.
Nov. 9: A 16-year-old girl was arrested for allegedly vandalizing her ex-boyfriends truck in the 700 block of North Knudson Street. The damage was estimated at $1,500 to $2,000.
Arrests: Police made two arrests for driving with a suspended license, one for domestic violence assault and one for warrants.
Citations: Officers handed out two citations for failure to show proof of liability insurance and two for speeding. Additional citations were given for expired vehicle registration, commercial driver’s license required, use of a cell phone, failure to wear a seat belt and making a false statement to police.