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| Police investigate burglaries Holly Springs police are investigating a home burglary, a vandalism complaint, an attempted kidnapping and two auto burglaries that occurred the week ending February 2, according to chief Robert Pearson. Officers responded to a burglary call in the 600 block of Rosaland Drive Monday, Jan. 26, he said. The owner reported his residence had been entered between 11 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. through an insecure window. Missing after the burglary were an LG Plasma T.V., a Sony DVD player and a Toshiba laptop computer, Pearson said. A vandalism complaint was investigated Monday, Jan. 26, in the 600 block of Craft Street. Pearson said an air machine was found damaged with $312.50 in coins missing. A victim reported an attempted kidnapping in the 100 block of Rust Avenue Wednesday, Jan. 28. The victim reported being forced into the back seat of a black four-door sedan occupied by two black males. After a struggle, the victim escaped with some bruises, Pearson said. An automobile was reported burglarized Wednesday, Jan. 28, in the 900 block of Mackie Drive. The owner of a 1993 Crown Victoria returned to her vehicle and found her radio/CD player had been stolen. Jalamang Sise, 18, of Holly Springs, was arrested January 30 on charges of automobile burglary, Pearson said. Officers responded to 21 activities for the week including, driving while license suspended (2); expired driver's license/no license (4); no proof of insurance (1); no tag/expired tag (3); speeding (5); careless passing (1); handicap parking zone (3); simple assault (1); and discharging a firearm (1). Safety tips for women traveling alone Women are constantly the target of many violent crimes, an extremely unfortunate event that claims the lives of thousands of women each year. Men will often target women because they are judged to be inferior and sometimes unable to fight back. Whether a woman is in her own neighborhood or traveling to an unknown area, she should always be aware of her surroundings. It is also recommended that a you keep your automobile doors locked at all times, especially when in an unfamiliar area. If you must roll down your windows, be sure the window is not open wide enough for a person to put their hands and arms into the car. These two tips for drivers can prevent someone from hijacking your car or harming you. When travelling, make sure your vehicle has no less than a half tank of gasoline. Not keeping track of the gas left in the vehicle cold leave a driver in a dangerous situation. Anyone having information regarding any crime committed in the Holly Springs/Marshall County area is asked to contact police at 662-252-2122 or crime stoppers at 1-800-729-2169. Law officers do not need your name, just your information. Callers may be entitled to a reward of up to $1,000. |
      
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