Baggy pants man causes unease | Island Scanner

Saturday, Oct. 7

At 4:23 a.m., a Southwest First Avenue resident reported that unknown people keep ringing the door bell. The ringers left traffic cones on her porch.

At 1:31 p.m., a resident reported that a neighbor on North Oak Harbor Street wouldn’t let whimpering puppies inside.

Sunday, Oct. 8

At 12:35 p.m., a caller at a Regatta Drive church reported that someone pulled down a pride flag and left a letter for church staff.

At 1:24 p.m., a driver reported that a scruffy man was standing on the highway holding a pistol.

Monday, Oct. 9

At 4:41 p.m., a resident reported animal abuse on Glencoe Street. The caller said two huskies were confined to a tiny cage.

Wednesday, Oct. 11

At 1:30 p.m., a caller at a Highway 20 store reported that a drunk man in basketball shorts passed out.

At 3:18 p.m., a caller at a Highway 20 store reported that a customer was “high as a kite” and stole a squeeze ball.

At 4:07 p.m., a caller at a Highway 20 store reported that a middle-age woman was drinking in the store.

Saturday, Oct. 14

At 5:42 p.m., a driver reported that a man was lying on the Highway 20 shoulder on the north end of the city.

Sunday, Oct. 15

At 2 p.m., a man at the Elks Lodge reported that he bought a firearm at a gun show but never received it.

At 2:37 p.m., a caller reported that a “pantsless” man was next to a car in a parking lot on Southwest Bowmer Street.

At 2:57 p.m., a driver reported that a man with long scraggly hair was throwing basketballs at cars on Highway 20.

Tuesday, Oct. 17

At 8:21 a.m., a Safeway employee reported that a man threw a watermelon at a cashier and left.

At 10:55 a.m., a woman repeatedly said she was scared but couldn’t say why.

Wednesday, Oct. 18

At 8:26 a.m., a caller reported that someone was defecating on West Beach.

At 9:07 p.m., a woman reported that the manager of a Highway 20 business was freaking out at her because she has a service animal.

At 12:48 p.m., a caller reported that someone stole hundreds of dollars worth of Starbucks cups and merchandise.

Thursday, Oct. 19

At 5:18 p.m., a woman reported that she was scared to walk through a park on Jerome Street because kids asked her if she is racist or if she likes Black people.

At 10:23 p.m., a Rock Rose Drive resident reported that someone threw a bunch of pumpkins at the front door and broke the glass.

Friday, Oct. 20

At 2:40 a.m., a North Oak Harbor Street resident reported that someone threw a rock through the window of the house.

At 3 a.m., a Northwest Crosby Avenue resident reported that someone threw a rock through the window and it shattered the TV.

At 8:45 a.m., a caller on North Oak Harbor Street reported that a man with a stroller was stealing garbage.

At 2:48 p.m., a resident reported that a four-point buck was walking through town.

At 3:20 p.m., a caller reported that a person with baggy sweatpants was making others uncomfortable.

At 4:18 p.m., a caller reported that a man holding a rock was acting high at Windjammer Park.

Saturday, Oct. 21

At 9:46 a.m., a resident reported that a man was pooping behind a bush in a neighbor’s yard.

At 10:18 p.m., a driver reported that a man was walking on the highway and whacking cars with his hat.

At 12:11 p.m., a caller reported that a driver and a pedestrian were fighting near Saars and then the driver started throwing rocks.