Crime & Safety

Dover Police Log: Dog Bites Reported

The following information was provided by the Dover Police Department. When arrests are mentioned they do not indicate a conviction.

Monday, November 12

Dog Bite (9:54 a.m.) - A Greenwood Dr. resident called to report that her neighbor's dog had bit her. The caller stated that she as going to get a ride to have it looked it by a doctor. The dog owner was instructed to keep the dog confined until the animal control officer made contact.

Identity Theft (1:35 p.m.) - A Francis St. resident reports identity theft and larceny through an existing Macy's credit card and a newly initiated Best Buy credit card in the amount of $4,800. The victim was referred to the credit bureau and bank accounts, and has contacted both Macy's and Best Buy.

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Suspicious Activity (4:06 p.m.) - A caller wishing to remain anonymous requested that an officer check on some youths gathered in the cul-de-sac at Rocky Woods and Tower Dr. Officers was dispatched, but the youths were gone upon arrival.

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Wednesday, November 14

Suspicious Person (9:13 a.m.) - A resident of Cullen Rd. reported a man in her backyard wearing a navy blue sweatshirt. An officer was sent but was canceled because it was determined that the man was a surveyor.

Dog Attack (11:31 a.m.) - A Veterinarian on Farm St. reported that there had been a dog on dog attack in Dover. The animal control officer was notified, and the attacking dog was quarantined.

Loose Dogs (11:51 a.m.) - A Crest Dr. caller requested that a resident be spoken to about her dogs roaming the neighborhood. An officer was dispatched and observed three dogs running into the yard of the involved party. No one was home, and the animal control officer was notified.


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