Boyfriend moves out, takes cell phone and $800

The woman said she had recently allowed her boyfriend to use one of her cell phones. She also asked him to keep $800 of her money because she did not feel comfortable carrying around such a large amount of money.

When the woman returned home on July 23, she discovered her boyfriend had packed his things and taken her phone and cash.

The woman said she did not wish to press charges, but wanted her cell phone and money returned.

No charges were filed.

Other recent incidents investigated by Auburn Police include:

•theft by taking on Ethridge Road. A riding lawn mower was reported stolen. The owner said he drove his red Murray riding lawnmower to the gravel road just north of the railroad tracks on Ethridge Road. The owner left the vehicle parked at that location and walked across Hwy. 8 to Ingles. When he returned from shopping, his mower was gone.

•verbal dispute on Carter Road. Police were called after a man and his girlfriend began arguing over “family issues.” No charges were filed.

•agency assist on Hwy. 8. Auburn Police deployed spike strips in an attempt to help Winder Police apprehend the driver of a stolen vehicle. The suspect drove over the spike strip disabling one tire, but continued for another two to three miles before ditching the car and fleeing on foot.

•entering auto on Mary Carter Road. A wallet containing $160 was stolen out of a Jeep. The wallet also contained the victim’s driver’s license, insurance information and debit card.

•hit and run on Carter Road. A man said his vehicle was struck when a red Ford Ranger swerved into his lane of travel. Police later located the suspect who denied any knowledge of the incident.

•damage to property on Mount Moriah Road. A woman’s vehicle was damaged when a juvenile neighbor scratched the passenger side door with his bicycle.

•theft by taking on Carl Midway Church Road. A chiminea valued at $80 was reported stolen. The chiminea is described as being three feet tall and very heavy.

•damaged mailbox on Wynfield Lane. A mailbox was discovered approximately 20 feet away from its post. The mailbox and post appeared to have been struck by a vehicle.