Burglary-in-progress proves to be Mother Natures April Fool: Moreland Hills Police Blotter – cleveland.com

MORELAND HILLS, Ohio

Burglary-in-progress (unfounded): Giles Road

A resident thought that a neighbors house was being broken into shortly after 5 a.m. April 1 after she saw a car in the driveway and heard what were not normal noises for that time of day -- she figured it was too early for the neighbors to be getting ready for work.

A short time later, police found that the suspicious activity and sounds were those of the neighbors knocking snow off of their sally port.

Deer vs. motorcycle: Chagrin River Road

A motorcyclist escaped serious injury after colliding with a deer crossing the road around 8:30 p.m. March 30. The rider was reportedly up and walking around, then refused hospital transport after medics arrived on the scene. The motorcycle required a tow.

Road hazard: South Woodland Road

A dump truck was hit by a large tree branch that fell into the roadway, blocking the eastbound lane of Ohio 87 near Hogsback Cemetery shortly after 4 p.m. March 30. No injuries were reported. The village service department had the roadway cleared within 10 minutes.

Departmental information: Lancaster Court

A resident reported receiving an unusual text message March 30, asking if they wanted to sell their house or if they had any tenants. The residents were advised by police that it was probably a scam. Extra patrols were requested.

Theft: Wiltshire Road

An officer was called into the police station shortly after noon March 31 to take an unspecified theft report.

Damage to property: Jackson Road

A resident called the police station directly around noon on March 31, with information taken for an unspecified property damage report.

Traffic detail: Old Farm Road

A construction crew was advised March 30 to have all their vehicles parked on the job site and not blocking the cul-de-sac.

Animal (miscellaneous): Ellendale Road

Police received a complaint of a loose dog going to the bathroom in peoples yards around 8 a.m. March 31.

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