Recent Cottage Grove police reports

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The following incidents recently appeared on the Cottage Grove Police Department call log:

One-hundred and fifty dollars was reported stolen Thursday, Jan. 7, from a purse at Park High School.

A resident in the 8600 block of Jody Circle reported Friday, Jan. 8, that money had been taken from their checking and savings accounts using ATMs on four occasions.

An employee in the shopping center at 70th Street and Keats Avenue reported Saturday, Jan. 9, that someone struck their car in the afternoon while they were working and drove off.

Someone reported Monday, Jan. 11, that their car had fallen victim to a hit-and-run the night before while parked in the American Motorsports parking lot, causing a hole in the bumper.

Someone reported Monday, Jan. 11, that they went shopping at Rainbow Foods from about noon to 1 p.m., and shortly after they noticed their front bumper was damaged on the driver’s side. The hit-and-run accident caused $500 damage.

Someone from the Holiday gas station at 8610 East Point Douglas Road reported Wednesday, Jan. 13, that a counterfeit bill was found in their safe.

A juvenile male was caught with a pocket knife Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Cottage Grove Middle School.

Someone reportedly stole cash from a purse, Monday, Jan. 13, at B & G Hair, left on foot, and then dropped the money as he left.

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