UPDATE: Chagrin Falls police are actively investigating a significant jewelry theft that occurred on December 9, 2023, at 11 a.m. A thief made off with three rings and two jewelry boxes valued at $2,350 from a local business on West Washington Street. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward immediately.
In a related incident, officers responded to a report of property damage on South Franklin Street. A woman discovered damage to her fence at approximately 8:46 a.m. on December 8, 2023. The cause and extent of that damage remain unclear as police continue to gather details.
Additionally, police executed a traffic stop on East Washington Street following a random vehicle registration check at 3:15 p.m. on December 9. A 55-year-old man from Bainbridge Township was arrested for having an active warrant out of Independence. He was subsequently turned over to Independence authorities.
In a separate case, Chagrin Falls officers assisted Moreland Hills police at 11:44 p.m. on December 9, searching for a 21-year-old man who crashed his vehicle and fled the scene, leaving airbags deployed. A suspected bag of heroin was discovered inside the abandoned car, prompting K-9 officer Max to alert police to the potential drug presence. Despite extensive efforts, including a drone search by Solon police, the individual was not located initially. He later contacted dispatch to report he had been picked up and now faces possible charges from Moreland Hills.
Residents are encouraged to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity as investigations continue. For daily updates and police blotters delivered directly to your inbox, sign up for the Cleveland.com newsletter.
Stay tuned for further developments on these urgent incidents as authorities work diligently to resolve these matters.
