Police Blotter: Thieves Steal Christmas Tree

Christmas tree stolen

Thieves nabbed a Christmas tree from a Crain Avenue home over the holiday weekend.

Residents in the 500 block of Crain Avenue reported their tree stolen on Saturday, Nov. 26. The tree was about 5 feet, 6 inches tall and was decorated with white lights and teal-colored ornaments.

The thieves also made off with a green Christmas wreath. Anyone with information about the stolen tree can call Kent police at 330-673-7732.

Construction equipment nabbed

Several pieces of construction equipment were stolen from a Longcoy Avenue home just before the Thanksgiving Holiday.

A black and red Sears air compressor, a ratchet, stapler and red and silver Black and Decker circular saw were stolen from an address in the 700 block of Longcoy Avenue on Nov. 22, just two days before Thanksgiving.

The thieves also stole multiple silver coins from the address and made off with a total of $1,000 in stolen goods.

Electronics still targets

Thieves in the Kent area continue to nab high-end electronic devices from homes and businesses.

A black Vizio flat-screen TV was reported stolen from a home in the 300 block of East School Street. The TV, reported stolen on Nov. 23, is valued at $400.