The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.

Day Shift April 23: A Squad

26-003709 – 1500 BLK Keeble Street – Residential Fire – Police and Fire responded to a residential fire. Upon arrival, the rear of the residence was fully involved. ERPD evacuated residents from the nearby homes prior to ERFD extinguishing the flames.

26-003702 – 3600 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Activity – The business reported an unknown male yelling and flailing his arms, seemingly in a loud argument with someone in the backseat of a white SUV. Officers located the vehicle down the street, and the driver advised he was talking on the phone and using his arms for animation.

Night Shift April 23: C Squad

26-003712 – 6300 BLK Ringgold Road – Hold Up Alarm – Police Officers were dispatched to the restaurant in response to a holdup alarm activation. On scene, ERPD observed no criminal activity or suspicious behavior. Officers spoke with the manager and determined an employee unknowingly pressed the alarm button. Management spoke to the employee while Police officers were present and educated him on the purpose of the system.

26-003715 – 1000 BLK John Ross Rd – Theft from Vehicle – Police officers responded to a vehicle break in at this residence. On scene, Police spoke with the victim who stated his dogs alerted him to something outside. The victim went to the front of the house and immediately heard glass breaking on his vehicle. The victim shouted at three suspects next to his car and continued yelling as they ran away. Due to the dark conditions, the victim could not see any identifiers for the suspects. The victim found his driver’s side window was broken and his debit card was stolen along with $250 in cash. Police canvassed the area but were unable to locate the suspects.