POMEROY — A report of theft and several auto accidents are currently being investigated by the Pomeroy Police Department, according to Chief Mark E. Proffitt.

Cinthia A. Spires, 26, Thurman, reported she recently entered the Pomeroy Save-A-Lot at around 8 p.m. and upon returning to her unlocked vehicle she discovered her purse missing. The purse contained jewelry, cash and prescription medication. Patrolman GR Freed is investigating.

Roger Lee Spaun, address unreported, stopped at the Pomeroy Save-A-Lot and upon returning to the parking lot found his 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee had received damage to the front left bumper and fender area. The person who caused the damage had already left the scene. Proffitt is investigating.

Brian R. Jividen, West Columbia, W.Va., was backing a 1996 International truck through the parking lot of Colonial Apartments with four-way flashers on when a 1990 Chevrolet driven by Tim D. Austin, Columbus, was unable to move out of Jividen’s path. Icy conditions were noted in the accident. Patrolman DK Maze is investigating.

Jackie L. Krautter, Rutland, was exiting the Fruth’s Pharmacy parking lot onto West Main Street when she was unable to bring her 2005 Chevy Silverado to a stop due to ice on the driveway, striking a vehicle driven by Ruth E. James, Middleport.

Barbara Riggs, Pomeroy, reported her mother’s 2001 Cadillac DeVille was unoccupied and parked at Riggs’ residence on Mulberry Avenue when damaged was done to the driver’s side by an known driver.

A 2007 Honda driven by Kathryn J. Childs, Middleport and a 1995 Chevrolet pickup driven by Brian G. Jones, London, Ky., made contact in the parking lot of Riverside Food Mart.

A 1999 Dodge Stratus driven by Joshua M. Broderick, Pomeroy, was unable to stop, striking the rear of a 1998 Ford Taurus driven by Anna M. Layne, Racine. The accident occurred near 736 East Main Street.

A 2000 Ford F-150 driven by Victor J. Morris, Sr., Langsville and a 2002 Ford Explorer driven by Kimberly S. Moore, Pomeroy, made contact at the stop sign at the intersection of Wright Street and Mulberry Avenue. The report states Morris told the investigating officer Moore rolled into his path from Wright Street.