SEPTEMBER 24

THEFT OF PROPERTY 

At 3:00 PM, a victim exited a Whole Foods with a grocery cart containing her purchases and small child. When she reached her car, she opened the rear hatch and went to buckle her child in. The cart was momentarily left unattended, with her purse inside. An unknown vehicle drove up to the cart and the driver leaned out the window, grabbed the purse, then sped away. 

FAILURE TO LEAVE ID AT ACCIDENT 

At approximately 5:33 PM, an officer was dispatched to the parking lot in the 4800 block of Lemmon Avenue to investigate a possible FLID. The victim stated that she returned to her vehicle to find damage. She watched the security camera footage from a store nearby and witnessed another vehicle backing into her car, then fleeing. 


SEPTEMBER 27

CRIMINAL TRESPASS 

An officer was called to the 3500 block of Cornell by another officer, who found an open door on a vehicle with property spilled into the street. The glove box was also open. The vehicle's owner was contacted, and he stated that an unknown suspect must have entered his vehicle without permission between midnight and 3:00 AM. 

DAMAGE TO TOWN PROPERTY 

At approximately 2:15 PM, an officer was dispatched on a damage to town property call. The reporting person stated that he arrived at the tennis courts at Abbott Park to perform a quality check after some construction. He then found damage that had not previously been present. 

INFORMATION REPORT 

An officer was flagged down regarding a lost cell phone at approximately 2:18 PM. The reporting person stated he was listening to music while driving his motorcycle when he realized his phone had fallen out of his pocket. He attempted to locate the phone and could not find it. 


SEPTEMBER 28 

THEFT OF PROPERTY 

At approximately 11:28 AM, an officer was dispatched to the 4300 block of Lorraine Avenue to take a report of a stolen tailgate. The victim stated that an unknown suspect removed the rear tailgate without consent while the vehicle was legally parked in front of his house overnight. 

BURGLARY OF VEHICLE 

At 2:00 PM, an officer responded to a call from the 3900 block of Normandy Avenue. The victim stated that his vehicle had been burglarized between 11:00 PM on September 26 and 1:00 PM the next day. It was parked in front of his parents residence when the taillights and a few boxes of ammunition were stolen. 

BURGLARY OF VEHICLE 

An officer was dispatched to the 3700 block of Shenandoah Avenue at 9:39 PM. The victim stated that his vehicle had been burglarized between 11:00 PM on September 27 and 7:00 AM the next morning. It seems the burglars tried to remove the rear seats and failed, but took the radio. 


SEPTEMBER 29 

BURGLARY OF VEHICLE 

At approximately 8:45 AM, an officer was dispatched to the 3600 block of Normandy Avenue on the report of a burglary of a motor vehicle. The victim stated between 7:00 AM on September 27 and 7:00 AM on September 28, someone entered their vehicle and removed the stereo without permission. 

INFORMATION REPORT 

An officer was working at the HPSV as a uniformed security officer when another officer informed them that a vehicle was parked near the exit on the 5400 block of Douglas Avenue. The officer found a vehicle parked with the front end obstructing traffic and blocking the exit. No one claimed knowledge of the vehicle and they were not able to contact an owner, so the vehicle was impounded. 


SEPTEMBER 30 

THEFT OF PROPERTY 

An officer initiated an investigation in the 5400 block of Byron Avenue at approximately 1:40 AM. A golf cart was driving around playing loud music. It was occupied by three adolescent girls and driven by the father of one of the girls. After finishing the investigation, the officer then noticed a minivan parked in an alley with the headlights on. It was unoccupied and running. The officer found the owner's name and contacted them, and they stated that the car should not have been used or moved from her residence on Mockingbird by anyone else. 

THEFT OF PROPERTY 

At approximately 11:30 AM, an officer was dispatched to the 4200 block of Fairfax Avenue for a reported theft of jewelry. The victim stated that she moved from her previous residence at the beginning of June with her family. After the move, all of her jewelry was accounted for. On September 28, she realized that some of the jewelry was missing, but not all of it. She said many contractors have been in and out of the house recently, but she believes the painter may be a possible suspect. 


All information provided by HPPD  

As summer comes to an end and we start to enjoy some slightly cooler weather here in the DFW area, it's time to give your fall reading list a little attention. September was a great month for book releases, so don't hesitate to check out some of these newest additions to the world of literature. 

Sadie by Courtney Summers 

Sadie has spent her life providing for her younger sister and trying to keep their heads above water. When her sister is found dead, Sadie's whole world crumbles, and she becomes determined to unravel the secrets of her killer. A local radio personality named West McCray catches wind of her hunt, and he soon begins a podcast that tracks Sadie's painful journey. 

"Summers excels at slowly unspooling both Sadie’s and West’s investigations at a measured, tantalizing pace." - Booklist (Starred review)

The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker 

In this highly-praised masterpiece, Barker turns to the timeless story of The Illiad for inspiration. Her tale is set in the city of Troy as war is waged over Helen, and she uses her knowledge of war and history to cultivate a complex story of mythology and admirable female characters. If you love The Illiad, then you won't want to miss this creative take on the classic. 

"An important, powerful, memorable book that invites us to look differently not only at The Iliad but at our own ways of telling stories about the past and the present." - Emily Wilson, translator of The Odyssey 

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green 

Known for his relationship with his brother John Green and their YouTube videos, Hank Green has an avid fanbase that greeted his new novel with the utmost enthusiasm. His novel tells the story of April, a 23-year-old girl who stumbles across a mysterious sculpture and accidentally becomes the center of a worldwide investigation into the strange item's appearance. Intriguing and original, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing certainly deserves all of the hype it has received over the internet. 

“[Green] applies wit, affection, and cultural intelligence to a comic sci-fi novel... A fun, contemporary adventure that cares about who we are as humans, especially when faced with remarkable events.” - Kirkus Reviews starred review 

The Storyteller's Secret by Sejal Badani 

When Jaya, a New York journalist, suffers a third miscarriage and her relationship with her husband begins to nravel, she decides to travel to the home of her ancestors: India. There, she becomes drunk on the sights, smells and sounds of the culture she came from. As she explores, she also begins to learn about her grandmother's past and how courageous she was in the face of adversity. Romantic and powerful, this is a book anyone can appreciate on a deep level. 

“While the narrative at times reflects the dark elements of human nature, the tone is hopeful and enriching. Badani builds imagery with a gentleness that is soothing to take in and threads together rich descriptions of the landscape that are transportive.” - USA Today’s Happy Ever After

The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton 

Eveyln Hardcastle will be murdered at 11:00 PM, every night, until Aiden Bishop and identify her killer. Every day he wakes up in the body of a different guest who might know the truth, but unraveling the secrets of Blackheath might be more difficult than it seems. If you're in the mood for an inventive murder mystery that will keep you on your toes, check out Turton's newest novel ASAP. 

"Turton's debut is a brainy, action-filled sendup of the classic mystery." - Kirkus

The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White 

Elizabeth has had a difficult life, and when she meets young Victor Frankenstein, she's on the verge of starving to death. He becomes her saving grace, and she is taken in by his family almost immediately. However, as the years pass, Elizabeth realizes that Victor hides darker secrets than most people know. Will her new life with the Frankensteins come at a price? 

“In this clever retelling of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, White neatly undercuts the original by making Victor’s narrative wildly unreliable... this character-driven novel with a healthy amount of gore should appeal to horror fans, too.” - Booklist

Which of these are you interested in reading? What other September releases did you enjoy? Let us know in the comments! 

If you're like most people, the weeks between now and Thanksgiving are probably jam-packed with seasonal activities. The fall months bring so many opportunities for family bonding and fun, from Halloween celebrations to sporting events and food festivals. 

Looking for some activities to pack your calendar over the next few months? Here are 15 bucket list items to check off before autumn flies by in a blur. 

1. Eat some weird fried food at the State Fair. Every year, our state fair releases a variety of strangely delicious fried concoctions, and this year, they aren't disappointing. Try something especially unhealthy like Texas Thai Delight or a Fletcher's Cheezy Pup. Then spend the day exploring the rest of the attractions the famous fair has to offer, including free concerts and new exhibits. 

2. Find a pumpkin patch for family photos. Nothing screams autumn more than some pictures snapped in a field full of orange gourds, am I right? Plus, many of these patches offer other fun activities like hayrides and petting zoos. Call ahead to make sure the pumpkin patch you select is open on the day you plan to visit, then have fun embracing some true seasonal fun. 

3. Celebrate Oktoberfest at a nearby festival. Although most of us can't jet off to Munich for the official Oktoberfest from September 22 to October 7, the DFW area has several opportunities for drinking beer and embracing German culture. Addison is hosting a particularly impressive Oktoberfest celebration from September 20 to 23, and McKinney is promising plenty of festival food and entertainment from September 28 to September 30. If you know of other great Oktoberfest events, let us know in the comments on this post! 

4. Go apple-picking at Henrietta Creek Orchard. Whether you're planning to bake a homemade apple pie or cover some Granny Smiths in sticky caramel, the best way to go apple shopping in the fall is to pick the fruits yourself. Head over to Roanoke to visit Henrietta Creek Orchard, which allows you to pick apples from more than 500 hybrid dwarf apple trees. They also sell fun products like fruit butters and honey. Don't forget that their apple-picking season usually ends mid-October, so it's better to visit sooner than later. 

5. Visit the Pumpkin Village Dallas Arboretum. Every September, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden plans a variety of fun activities for the fall season, including a Pumpkin Village composed of more than 90,000 pumpkins, squash and gourds. Purchase your admission to the garden and you'll receive free entry to this magical photo shoot location. 

6. Find a watch party for a football game. If there's one thing Dallas bars are good at, it's celebrating football season. Places like Christies Sports Bar & Deli and Frankie's are equipped with plenty of TVs and game-day drink specials, 

7. Attend a local hockey game. The Dallas Stars' preseason just began on September 18, so now is the time to snag tickets and make your plans to support the city's favorite hockey team. You can also check out the fun Allen American games, which begin on October 12. 

8. Brave a haunted house. If you're looking for a way to celebrate the trick side of trick-or-treating, Dark Hour Haunted House in Plano and other local DFW attractions are more than willing to help out. Check out this list of the spookiest haunted houses in the metroplex for 2018. 

9. Enjoy the cool weather and go camping. Yes, it's still in the upper 80s in most parts of DFW right now, but cool weather is (hopefully) just around the bend. Take advantage of the comfortable temperatures in October and early November by going on a camping trip with friends or family. Need some suggestions for camping destinations? Check out these nearby locations. Don't forget the s'more ingredients!

10. Walk with dinosaurs at the Heard Museum. For the 13th year in a row, the Dinosaurs Live! exhibit has returned to the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney. Children and adults alike will have fun wandering the sanctuary's trails and gaping at the 46-foot tall T-Rex, among other life-size dinos scattered throughout the area. 

11. Run a 5k with friends. Whether you want to run for beer at the Oktoberfest 5k in Fort Worth on September 29 or you want to help kids beat brain cancer by jogging in Westlake on October 20, there are more than a few 5ks to check out over the course of September and October. Form a team and support each other as you get active at a fun event with other community members. 

12. Get outdoors with a family hike. Hopefully the weather will eventually cool down enough to encourage some hiking in the DFW area. Cedar Ridge Preserve, Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center and Arbor Hills Nature Preserve are just a few of the best places to check out when your lungs need a little fresh air. 

13. Appreciate classic horror at Hitchocktober at the Angelika Film Center. During the entire month of September, the film center will be showcasing some of Hitchcock's greatest works. Enjoy celebrated classics like Rear Window on October 4 or Psycho on Halloween evening. After all, there's no better time to honor this master of suspenseful films than during the scariest time of year. 

14. Purchase tickets for a big concert in Dallas. Everyone from Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran to Beyonce and Jay-Z will be strutting their stuff on Dallas stages this fall. Snag tickets for the most popular performers early to ensure you get the best seats in the house. 

15. Check out a Day of the Dead festival. On October 27, head to Denton for a day full of Dia de los Muertos traditions and costumes. The family-friendly event will feature plenty of seasonal activities including coffin races, pumpkin patches, bounce houses, face painting and live performances with spooky songs and stories. 


What's on your fall bucket list? Share other events and activities in the comments!

Heavy rain and bad storms in North Texas have contributed to increasing incidents of road damage. Potholes have appeared throughout the city, causing problems for drivers and bikers on a regular basis. 

Luckily, Plano has installed a new method for locating and repairing these annoying road problems. Download the Fix It Plano app and report any potholes you spot while making your way through the city. You can also text service requests to Fix It Plano at 469-773-4848. 

By working together and reporting potholes, everyone in Plano can help make the roadways safer. Learn more by visiting the Fix It Plano Facebook page. 

All information provided by the City of Plano

SEPTEMBER 11

BURGLARY OF VEHICLE 

An unlocked vehicle was rummaged through and several items were taken between 9:00 PM the night before and 7:30 AM the next morning. The burglary took place while the vehicle was parked outside of the victim's residence in the 3600 block of Colgate Avenue. 

BURGLARY OF VEHICLE 

An unknown suspect broke the complainant's driver's side window and removed her purse from the passenger side floorboard without permission. The incident occurred in the 7700 block of Turtle Creek between 8:30 and 9:30 AM. 

BURGLARY OF VEHICLE 

A victim's purse was stolen from a rear seat by forced entry while she was in a residence nearby. The incident occurred in the 7700 block of Hillcrest Avenue between 9:15 AM and 9:54 AM. 


SEPTEMBER 12

UNAUTHORIZED USE OF VEHICLE 

Someone removed a vehicle from the 4100 block of Grassmere without the owner's permission between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM. 

THEFT OF PROPERTY 

An unknown subject took a victim's property without consent at 6:30 PM in the 3700 block of Wentwood Drive. 


SEPTEMBER 13 

BURGLARY OF VEHICLE 

An unknown person took the reporting person's purse without her consent while she was in the 4300 block of Lovers Lane. 

BURGLARY OF BUILDING 

Officers responded to the 3400 block of Amherst Street in regards to a possible burglary of a building. 

UNAUTHORIZED USE OF VEHICLE 

An unknown person stole the victim's vehicle while it was parked in the 4400 block of Emerson Avenue. 


SEPTEMBER 14 

ASSAULT 

An offensive contact was made by a subject in the 4400 block of Emerson Avenue at 10:00 AM. 

FRAUDULENT USE OR POSSESSION OF IDENTIFYING INFO 

A victim living in the 3800 block of Villanova Drive reported that someone used his personal information to try to buy a car. 

FRAUDULENT USE OR POSSESSION OF IDENTIFYING INFO 

An officer was dispatched to the 2900 block of Lovers Lane in regards to a fraud report. 


SEPTEMBER 15

CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD ABUSE 

Two suspects used fraudulent credit cards to purchase merchandise from a store in the 8300 block of Preston Road. The transactions came back a chargeback. 


SEPTEMBER 16 

CRIMINAL TRESPASS 

A disruptive person was issued a criminal trespass warning after refusing to leave a restaurant in the 6400 block of Central Expressway when requested. 


All information provided by UPPD