VERGENNES — In the past week the Vergennes Police Department has had to address thefts from two stores.

As of Monday, June 15, Vergennes police were investigating a June 10 theft from Kinney Drugs. On that Thursday shoe insoles, a sweatshirt and a decoration were stolen, according to the department.

Police also took a report of a theft from Shaw’s on June 8. The manager would like to see the person served with a no trespass order.

Between June 8 and June 14, Vergennes police also conducted 30 traffic stops and 11 directed patrols, provided two vehicle identification number verifications and took fingerprints five times.

In other recent activity, city police:

• On June 8 investigated a complaint regarding an alleged dirt bike being operated on School Street. Police contacted the owner and discussed concerns about the motorcycle creating a disturbance for nearby residents. The owner was advised to be considerate of neighbors and to operate the registered motorcycle in a manner that does not cause unnecessary complaints.

• On June 9 were notified of an injured bird and connected game wardens with the complainant to coordinate a response.

• On June 9 were notified of a commercial burglary alarm. Police were contacted by the owner, who said it was a false alarm.

• On June 9 received a report of a note that was found at the high school advising “help me” with a phone number. The parents of the student were contacted and no issues were found.

• On June 10 responded to a late report of noise. The complainant reported a car alarm repeatedly sounding. The car owner was spoken to and they will they check for issues with the car.

• On June 10 took a report of the theft of four bags of hemlock mulch taken from a front porch.

• On June 10 checked the welfare of an elderly man at the request of Age Well. He was found to be in good health

• On June 11 responded to the report of loud gunshot-type noises. It was determined to have come from a power transformer on West Main Street.

• On June 11 patrolled the area of School and South Maple street in response to complaints of vehicles failing to stop at stop signs at the intersection. Police made two stops and issued two warnings.

• On June 11 conducted a commercial vehicle inspection. The stop was made on Monkton Road for an overweight violation. The stop moved to the Routes 7 and 22A pull-off. The tractor and trailer weight total (41,400 pounds) was 17,400 pounds over the posted 24,000 pound road limit. Police issued a ticket to Rist Transport LTD for local road limits.

• On June 11 checked a 911 call. There were no issues found.

• On June 11 conducted a drug influence evaluation for Vermont State Police.

• On June 11 were called to a Main Street residence for a person causing a disturbance. Officers issued a citation to Christal Ramos, 43, of Vergennes for violation of conditions of release.

• On June 12 found an alarm activation at a Vergennes business to be a false alarm.

• On June 12 responded to a minor motor vehicle crash in the parking lot of Champlain Farms. Information was exchanged and the case number was provided for insurance purposes.

• On June 12 assisted the Vermont State Police for a DUI screening.

• On June 12 took a report of fraudulent activity using a resident’s personal information. The activity was flagged by the complainant’s bank and all applications for loans were denied. The complainant was provided information on where to file a report with the FBI.

• On June 12 responded to a report involving an elderly person experiencing a medical and mental health-related episode associated with dementia. The person became agitated during an interaction with a family member. Emergency medical personnel evaluated the person at the residence and took them to the hospital for further assessment.

• On June 12 took a report of vehicles revving their engines in the parking lot at Vergennes Union High School. Officers patrolled the area and witnessed no such behavior.

• On June 12 responded to a possible suicidal man with a knife to his throat. Upon arrival, he was determined to not be in the residence any longer and could not be located. He was spoken to on the phone and he was not in need of any services.

• On June 13 called to check the welfare of a person acting in an odd manner in Champlain Farms. The person left the area prior to officer and rescue arrival.

• On June 13 received a call about suspicious activity that occurred the previous day. The investigation was ongoing as of Tuesday, June 15.

• On June 13 responded to a false alarm at Maplefields.