Fraud Call Leads to Robbery Arrest
On 1/1/14, at approximately 7:58 PM, officers were dispatched to Wal-Mart (17309 I-30) on report of a fraud report. Prior to officer’s arrival, they were informed the suspect had left the store and was in the parking lot.
We have seen the number of thefts rising lately and we at the Benton Police Department would like to pass along some safety precautions to help keep you and your property safe this holiday season.
On 12/17/13, at approximately 2:50 AM, officers took a report of a residential burglary that took place on Hobbs Road. Upon their arrival, they were informed by the victim that somebody had possibly broken into his home while he was sleeping and that his child had been kidnapped during the incident.
On 12/16/13, at approximately 9:30 AM, officers responded to E. Walnut Street on report of a suspect who just ran from an unoccupied home. Upon their arrival officers located a suspect running from the home near the railroad tracks in the area.