Theft of vehicle parts: An officer was dispatched July 15 to 3720 68th Ave. in reference to a theft that occurred. A 73-year-old woman discovered some parts lying on the ground underneath her Jeep. When her vehicle would not start, she realized something was wrong and called the police. The officer found that someone had stolen her vehicle’s catalytic converter, valued at $114. There is no suspect information.

Theft: A 55-year-old Westminster woman was arrested July 15 after she tried to steal $24.90 in merchandise from Walmart at 9499 Sheridan Blvd. She was issued a summons and released.

Theft, criminal attempt to commit other misdemeanors: An officer was dispatched July 16 to Legacy Ridge Golf Course in reference to an attempted theft that just occurred. A man entered the shop, grabbing the first box of shoes he came to, to show that he walked in with them. He then placed the shoes on the counter and said he wanted to return them. He was refused a return because he had no proof of purchase. One of the employees at the shop saw the man get out of a red car and come into the golf shop with nothing in his hands. After a short argument with the employee and a phone call, the suspect left. The employee called Hyland Hills and Heritage golf courses to inform them of what happened, and discovered that the suspect had just tried the same thing at Hyland Hills. The suspect was described as a “scruffy” Hispanic man with a tattoo that covered most of his inside right forearm. The tattoo was of a dark blue or black cross that was outlined by another cross.

Second-degree burglary: An officer was dispatched July 17 to 8135 La Place Court in reference to a burglary. A woman said that someone stole her purse from the front family room of her home. She said the front door was propped open for ventilation and that someone must have come in and grabbed the purse. It contained multiple personal items, $80 in cash, a cell phone and personal documents, including her credit cards, a checkbook and driver’s license. She made a phone call to cancel her credit card and learned that whoever stole it had already used it to make purchases at Valero Gas, Route 21, Ross and Walmart. She called her bank as well to close her account. There is no suspect information.

Second-degree burglary: An officer was dispatched July 19 to 8601 Zuni Street in reference to a burglary. A man said he returned home to find his front door unlocked, and his living room and master bedroom both ransacked. He then discovered that a bottle containing 90 oxycodone pills was taken from the bedroom. There is no suspect information.

Neglect of animals, cruelty to animals: A 35-year-old Arvada woman was arrested July 19 after an officer was dispatched to Sweet Tomatoes at 8971 Yates St. in reference to a dog left in a car in 99-degree heat. The officer noted that the dog did not have enough leash length to allow it to lie down inside the car, and did not have water. The dog’s owner was contacted and issued a summons. She was later released.

Items in the police reports are compiled from public information contained in police department records. Charges or citations listed don’t imply guilt or innocence, and all people are presumed innocent until proven guilty.