Trash cans on fire, dogs who walk themselves home and a houseguest who stole jewelry 

Writing by Eve Marx

Artwork by Cara McPartland 

Bedford

Bank fraud reported 

On March 26, a Congdon Lane, Katonah caller reported bank fraud, advising police an unknown person moved money out of their IRA account multiple times. The caller said she reached out to her bank for help and some guardrails were put in place. A report was made for documentation and to assist the bank in their own internal investigation.  

Daughter not missing 

A caller in Lewisboro on March 26 reported that her daughter was missing. She said she’d already notified the Lewisboro police who said her daughter was actually at the caller’s former spouse’s home in Katonah. The mom wanted Bedford police to check on her daughter. They reported she was fine and in good spirits and just not in perfect communication with her mother.   

Not so nice friend 

A Cortlandt Manor woman, 25, turned herself into police headquarters on March 26 where she was charged with grand larceny. Police say she was staying with a friend in Bedford Hills in June 2023; while she was there, she stole jewelry from her friend and then pawned it for cash. Police located the pawnbroker who helped them identify the thief. She was asked to come to headquarters for an interview, at which time she broke down and confessed. The woman was released on her own recognizance. No date was given for her court appearance. An order of protection was issued to the victim.  

Just help yourself 

On March 27, Kohl’s store management reported a man walking out with a bag of items he didn’t pay for. A witness said he was headed towards the ShopRite plaza. Police looked for him with negative results. A report was made for Kohl’s management’s documentation only, and it’s unknown what was stolen or its value. 

Dog vs dog 

A caller on March 28 said they were walking their dog in the Bedford Mews area of Bedford Hills when another dog suddenly ran out of a residence and bit their dog. The dog’s owner immediately ran out and wrangled his pet, saying a child had opened the door and let it out. No injuries were reported to any humans or canines, and a report was made of the incident for documentation only. 

Suspicious backpack left behind at the train station

Police assisted Metro North police on March 29 at the Katonah train station after it was reported there was an unattended backpack left on the platform outside the elevator. The backpack was turned over to Metro North police. 

Domestic discord brings police & ambulance to the door 

Ambulance personnel and police were on scene for a domestic incident reported on March 29 at a home in Katonah on Old Deer Park Road regarding a husband and his wife, both 39. Police say the man refused to answer questions and was very upset the police were at his home. When ambulance crew members arrived, he calmed down and became more cooperative. After a police sergeant spoke with the wife, it was determined no crime had occurred and there was no physical violence. The couple agreed to stay together for the rest of the evening and a New York State domestic incident report was completed. 

We didn’t start the fire

Bedford fire personnel and police responded to an address on March 30 on Greenwich Road, Bedford for a report of two garbage cans on fire in front of a residence. On arrival, police saw two trash cans consumed in flames. The responding officer extinguished the fire using an extinguisher in their patrol car. The homeowner arrived and seemed bewildered by what happened. Bedford firefighters arrived and attempted to figure out what started the fire. 

Wandering canines

Two loose dogs were reported on March 31 on Pound Ridge Road, Bedford. Police looked for them without result. Shortly after the first call, another caller on Appleby reported a loose medium-sized dark colored dog on their property. A little later that day a caller on Oliver Road, Bedford, reported an uncollared large white dog on their property. By the time police arrived, the dog walked itself home. 

Landlord/tenant problems 

Police spoke with a tenant at a rental March 31 on Bedford Road, Bedford Hills. The tenant complained his landlord said he couldn’t leave his rented room until he paid his rent due in the future. The tenant told police he’d already advised his landlord he was moving out. When police asked him to provide a written agreement for the rental contract, he said the arrangement was verbal only. The tenant was advised this was a civil issue. The landlord was not on scene to discuss the matter, so the police called him later. He said there was a longstanding issue about rent payment. He was also advised this is a civil matter. 

North Castle 

Expired work permit 

A caller on March 22 on Main Street reported a man on a site apparently doing work when there is no record of work scheduled to be completed. Police arrived and talked to two men who showed them an expired work order. They were asked to leave the premises and did so shortly after. 

Doggy, go home! 

A School Street caller on March 22 reported a small brown and white dog running loose. Police responding said the dog had returned to its own residence. 

Masked sprinters raise suspicions 

A caller on Tall Woods Road on March 22 reported two men dressed in black wearing ski masks running through a private property. The caller said he attempted to interact with them to ask what they were doing; to avoid him, they ran into the woods. Police looked for them without result. Neighboring jurisdictions were advised. 

Clueless upstairs tenant 

A caller on Lafayette Avenue on March 23 complained their upstairs tenant was making a lot of noise. Police had a word with the upstairs tenant who said they didn’t realize they were disturbing anyone and promised to stop. 

Get me to the hospital, but not by ambulance 

A caller on Banksville Road on March 23 asked if someone could take her to the hospital as she was bleeding. A desk officer said an ambulance could be sent to her home, but the caller said she didn’t want an ambulance and would call a friend. An officer went to her home to check on her but said no one was home. 

Lost 

A Wrights Mill Road caller on March 23 complained about an unfamiliar black Honda parked in her driveway. Upon arrival, police spoke to the operator of the Honda who said he was searching for a slightly different address. 

Pet sitter accidentally activates burglar alarm – twice! 

A residential burglar alarm was activated on March 23 at a home on Smith Farm Road. Police on arrival said the alarm was accidentally set off by the family’s dog sitter and there was no problem. The alarm was accidentally activated a few hours later by either the same or a different dog sitter. 

Not a day for a joy ride 

A Dellwood Farm Way caller on March 23 reported a suspicious black sedan driving around his neighborhood a dozen times. He said two men were inside the car; he tried to talk to the operator but there was a language barrier. All he could get out of them was that they were “driving around” which the caller found suspicious because it was not a day for a drive as there was torrential rain. He advised them this was a private neighborhood and asked them to leave, but not before taking a picture of the plates on the car, which were associated with a Mount Kisco address. A report was made for documentation only. 

Female soliciting for money 

A caller on March 24 on North Broadway reported a female soliciting for money in the area. Police say she left the area quickly. 

Abandoned his car and took off on foot 

Greenwich police contacted North Castle police on March 25 regarding a man in a black Mustang who abandoned his car and took off on foot in the vicinity of Banksville Avenue. North Castle police responding said there was an incident in Greenwich and they were assisting that department. 

Who’s that behind my house? 

A resident on Smith Farm Road March 25 reported a suspicious person behind their house. Police made contact with the individual and said there was no concern. 

This report was made from official reports provided by the Bedford Police Department and the North Castle Police Department.