No further description was available. The clerk told police an unknown white male entered the store, concealed a carton of cigarettes under his jacket and fled without paying. She yelled at him and then chased him into the parking lot where he was pulling away in an unknown model of four-door car at a high rate of speed. The clerk noted he drove straight toward her and tried to hit her as he fled, but she apparently was not injured. Anyone with information about any of the incidents being investigated should contact police at 321-6742.
Callers can remain anonymous.
News in brief New debris removal area Beginning Monday, ice-storm debris removal by Regency Construction Inc. will progress ahead of schedule into the areas near the intersection of Central Avenue and Higdon Ferry Road and west to the city limit, according to a city news release. Residents in these areas, city director districts 3 and 4, are urged to place debris curbside as soon as possible. Regency will conduct additional passes as needed through all areas of Hot Springs once initial passes are completed. Files Road and the 200 block of Scott Street.