Example of police blotter about theft
Date: October 13, 2022
Location: Main Street, City A
Incident: Theft
On October 13, 2022, at around 1:45 PM, a reported theft incident occurred at a local convenience store situated on Main Street in City A. The incident was documented in the police blotter as follows:
At approximately 1:45 PM, the store manager, Mr. John Smith, called 911 to report a theft that had just taken place at his establishment. According to Mr. Smith's statement, a male suspect entered the store and proceeded towards the drinks aisle. The suspect is described as a Caucasian male in his late 20s, approximately 6ft tall, with short brown hair and a slim build. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans, and white sneakers.
After a few minutes, the suspect grabbed a bottle of whiskey from the shelf, concealed it inside his jacket, and attempted to leave the store without paying. However, he was confronted by one of the store employees who noticed his suspicious behavior. The suspect then quickly exited the store, dropping the stolen item in the process.
The store's surveillance cameras captured the entire incident, and the footage has been handed over to the City A Police Department to aid in the investigation. Officers arrived at the scene within minutes of the call and conducted interviews with Mr. Smith and the store employee involved.
A search of the area was conducted by responding officers, but the suspect was not located. The stolen bottle of whiskey, valued at approximately $30, was recovered and returned to the store.
The police blotter entry further states that a case has been opened and assigned Detective Jane Anderson for further investigation. The detective will review the surveillance footage, gather any additional evidence, and conduct interviews as necessary to identify and apprehend the suspect.
This incident will be documented and filed as a case of theft in the police records, and any pertinent updates will be added to the blotter entry as the investigation progresses.