Creston Police are investigating three incidents of recent theft and/or break-in’s. Officials say a resident in the 1100 block of W. Montgomery Street reported Monday, that someone broke into his home and took three pocket knives, a hatchet, three pairs of earrings, a necklace and various CD’s. The incident happened sometime between 1:30-p.m. on July 1st and 10-p.m. on July 2nd. The loss was estimated at $4,100.

A resident in the 400 block of N. Chestnut Street in Creston reported to Police, Monday, that his wallet had been taken from Bill Sears Park, sometime around June 19th, and charges were made at various local businesses, on credit cards in the wallet. The loss was estimated at nearly $330.

On Sunday, 21-year old Desiree Banda, who resides in the 200 block of N. Maple Street in Creston, reported to Police someone took a window air conditioner from her home. The incident took place sometime between 3-and 11-p.m., Saturday (7/4). The loss was estimated at $150.

The same woman was arrested Monday evening at the Union County Jail on a warrant out of Union County, for Theft in the 5th degree. Banda was later released on $300 bond.