6 reports of vehicle mischief are reported to Hobart police

HOBART | Six reports of mischief to vehicles were made by residents on Thursday, police said.

3 charged with theft, forgery after Hobart shopping spree

HOBART | An out-of-state man and two women used forged travelers checks to go on a shopping spree in the U.S. 30 retail area of Hobart, police said.

Lake Station man charged with fraud after using stolen credit cards

HOBART | A Lake Station man used stolen credit cards to make purchases in Hobart, Merrillville and Porter County, police said.

Sauk Village man, 32, linked to attempted armed robbery

HOBART | A 32-year-old Sauk Village man sprayed chemicals in the face of a security guard while fleeing with stolen items from the mall, police said.

Hobart police, mall officials increase presence during holidays

HOBART | Police presence was everywhere at Westfield Southlake Mall at the start of the holiday season this past weekend.

Police use license plate reader as investigative tool

PORTAGE | Cruising down a city street Thursday afternoon, the Portage Police Department's newest tool honed in on license plates of nearby vehicles.

EDITORIAL: Smile, crooks, you're on candid camera

Hammond's new surveillance cameras are the next best thing to having police officers actually on the scene when incidents occur.

School janitor admits to St. Bridget's Church burglaries

HOBART | A Gary man employed as a janitor at St. Bridget's Catholic School admitted to committing a string of recent burglaries of church properties, including the school and rectory.

Hobart seeking to identify couple responsible for thefts

HOBART| The Hobart police are seeking help identifying the man and woman in the accompanying photos.

Police seek help in bank robbery

PHOTO PROVIDED Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man who robbed a Centier Bank branch Dec. 12 in Hammond's Woodmar area. A bank surveillance photo shows the suspect wearing a jacket with a distinctive patch on the sleeve.