Oakdale Police Blotter: Bike Thief Left a Replacement Patch.com
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Street reported that between 12:30 and 1 p.m., four different groups of adults came to the sale and stole items. She suspects they were all working together. Stolen items include two crystal broaches, six needle packs, a sewing kit and Russian stacking dolls with a total value of $160.
A 10-year-old Oakdale boy was transported from S kyview Elementary School to Children’s Hospital due to a neck injury around 10 a.m. Information about how the boy was injured is not included in the report.
Aug. 28:
A 19-year-old woman and 18-year-old man spotted by police in a vehicle in Walton Park just after midnight were cited for minor consumption of alcohol.
Police responded to a home in the 1400 block of Hallmark Avenue around 4 a.m. after receiving a noise complaint. The homeowner stated they were having a “pants off, dance off” party. The homeowner turned down the music.
Someone smashed out the passenger-side window of a vehicle parked in a driveway in the
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Holiday homes are particularly vulnerable to storm and frost damage during winter, as they are often left empty during this hazardous period. By following some simple winter holiday home maintenance tips, property owners can help reduce the risk of filing claims this winter – advises Sheffield’s the holiday home insurance specialists.
If you are letting your holiday home throughout the winter, there is a danger that a guest could slip or fall on icy/slippery paths and decide to sue. Your public liability insurance (if you have it) will protect you against such actions. However, keep paths well lit, clear of slippery leaves and make sure that you have a good supply of grit or salt.
Unlike most other holiday home insurers, Schofields’ policies do not have security, heating or unoccupancy warranties. However, holiday home owners should check their insurance policies and any obligations regarding these three critical areas. Exclusions and restrictions in the small print can render a holiday home insurance policy worthless, just when homes are most at risk during the winter months.
