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Sunday, Aug. 27

10:17 a.m. Gassing off? – Report by farm owner who believes some of his vehicles are low on gas and believes someone may be stealing it at night. No suspect information and no obvious signs of theft. Caller wants extra patrols at night. Moore Rd., Conway.

2:51 p.m. Watering the bushes – Hit and run MVA with a vehicle left behind. Deputies arrived to find a car in the bushes and a water line broken. Deputies searched the area but did not locate the driver. Tow removed the vehicle and further investigation needed to find the driver. Young / Best Rds., Greater La Conner.

Monday, Aug. 28

1:08 p.m. Need to call feds – Caller called to report that she was a victim of fraud. She had fallen for a false email that she believed was from her credit company and provided accounts and access numbers. She has multiple fraud loans now taken out and thousands taken from her accounts. This is a federal crime taking part across state lines and the caller will be reported to federal authorities. Moore Rd., Conway.

Tuesday, Aug. 29

9:34 a.m. Dog and kids, gone – Report of a loose dog near the rainbow bridge with a group of kids chasing it into the road. Caller concerned for the traffic hazard the dog was causing and the safety of the kids. Area checked and no problems found. Rainbow Bridge, La Conner.

2:02 p.m. Blonde trouble – Caller had placed several checks in the mail and observed a blonde female in a white sedan take them. The caller did not get a plate but was able to contact his bank to cancel the checks and protect himself from any fraud that could occur. Best Rd., Greater La Conner.

Thursday, Aug. 31

2:48 p.m. Not linked in – Caller concerned that he got an email saying he owed $1,000 to PayPal but he does not have a PayPal account. Subject was warned that this was a mass phishing email and not to open any links. Subject had not fallen for it and was not out anything. Channel Dr,. Greater La Conner.

Saturday, Sept. 2

10:21 a.m. Goat self-reliance – Caller was driving by and saw a goat with its leg trapped in a fence. Goat was yelping and fighting to get free. A deputy arrived and found the goat was free and ok. McLean Rd., Greater La Conner.

8:49 p.m. Dog gone quiet – Barking dog in the area. Deputies found the owners were not home and the reporting party was not answering the phone for additional follow up. No further complaints and the dog was not barking later that night. Maple Ave., La Conner.