Police calls

200 block of South Jameson Avenue, Lima — A man reported Wednesday someone broke into a vacant home.

200 block of Jameson Avenue, Lima — A man reported Wednesday someone broke into a home and stole a water heater.

2300 block of Harding Highway, Lima — A deputy reported Wednesday finding someone in possession of cocaine.

900 block of Michael Avenue, Lima — Officers responded Tuesday to a residence in reference to a possible breaking and entering.

200 block of South Collett Street, Lima — A man reported Tuesday someone entered his bedroom and took video game equipment.

700 block of East Kibby Street — Officers responded Tuesday to a possible assault.

4200 block of Neely Road, Elida — A man reported Tuesday someone damaged his vehicle.

2400 Elida Road, Lima — A Journeys employee reported Tuesday someone used counterfeit bills to purchase a pair of shoes.

2400 Harding Highway, Lima — A Walmart employee reported Tuesday someone concealed merchandise, passed all points of purchase and attempted to leave the store without paying for the items.

People charged with misdemeanor offenses are not identified in this column, but are identified through published court dispositions. This column is only a sample of available reports.