Crime & Safety

Trucker Uses Squeegee To Defend Himself During Argument At Gas Station: In The Blotters

Also, Avon Police are searching for a thief who snatched $490 off the counter at Menchie's

This week’s police reports included the following from the Avon Police Department:

Truck drivers argue about gas station etiquette:

Two truck drivers argued Feb. 21 at the Pilot gas station on Colorado Avenue.

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One of the drivers felt the other had cut in front of him in line at the gas pump.

During the argument, one of the drivers grabbed a squeegee to defend himself. However, the altercation never escalated to a physical fight.

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The police advised both drivers to be on their way.

Not on the menu

Avon Police are looking for a man who stole $490 off of the counter at Menchies Sunday evening.

Witnesses described the thief as a light-skinned black or Hispanic man with a goatee. He wore an orange and brown colored leather jacket that had a decal on the back with rhinestones.

He also wore a baseball hat, jeans and boots.

He ran away along State Route 83.

Anyone with any information regarding the theft is encouraged to call Avon Police Department at 440-934-1234.


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