Liberty Lake Police Blotter: Alleged beer thief, 20, returns stolen beverage

A Liberty Lake business was able to get its stolen beer back recently after a police officer tracked down the alleged thief.

Police were called to the 1300 block of North Liberty Lake Road at 10 p.m. on March 29 by an employee who reported that a man had left without paying for a case of beer. The employee got the man’s license plate number and gave it to police.

An officer went to the home of the car’s registered owner, who told the officer that the homeowner’s 20-year-old son had the car. The son was called and the business reported getting its beer back a short time later.

Other calls March 28 to April 4

March 30: An officer was the first to arrive at a reported kitchen fire in the 23000 block of East Colleen Court. The officer used a fire extinguisher, but was unable to put the fire out before firefighters arrived.

April 1: A game camera valued at $130 was reported stolen from Rocky Hill Park.

April 2: A 16-year-old boy was arrested for domestic violence assault. An EWU monument was reported stolen from the 19000 block of East Knox Avenue.

April 3: A woman was arrested for theft in the 1200 block of North Liberty Lake Road after she reportedly put a cake in her purse and then tried to leave the business without paying for it.

Arrests: Police made five arrests for driving with a suspended license and one for driving without a license.

Citations: Officers handed out four citations for failure to show proof of liability insurance, two for speeding and two for failure to wear a safety belt. Additional citations were given for expired vehicle registration, following too close and failure to yield when entering the roadway from a driveway.