BRISTOL — Bristol police on Nov. 26 received a report of Christmas decorations being stolen from a yard on South Street. Police are investigating the incident. 

Between Nov. 26 and Dec. 2 Bristol police completed 26 foot patrols, conducted five traffic stops and checked security at Mount Abraham Union High School six times, at Bristol Elementary School six times and at local businesses five times. Police also processed nine fingerprint requests and helped one resident get into their locked vehicle. 

In other recent activity, Bristol police: 

• On Nov. 26 helped someone on South Street obtain legal assistance. 

• On Nov. 26 responded to a complaint of a barking dog on Taylor Avenue. Police noted it was the owner’s first offense and they issued a warning. 

• On Nov. 26 responded to a citizen dispute on South Street. Police determined it was a civil issue and that no action rose to the level of an offense. 

• On Nov. 27 responded to Lincoln Road for a report of a large piece of wood blocking a lane of traffic; it had been moved by the time police arrived. 

• On Nov. 27 enforced the winter parking ban throughout the village. 

• On Nov. 28 helped someone get fuel for their vehicle on Route 116 South. 

• On Nov. 30 completed a crash report for a minor two-car collision on School Street. 

• On Nov. 30 received a report of a threat on Airport Drive. Police found that none of the information they obtained rose to the level of an offense at this time. 

• On Dec. 2 responded to a Munsill Avenue residence for a lifeline activation. Police determined the activation was caused by a phone line issue.