Thefts in alley btwn 4th and 5th

The alley the runs parrallel to 4th and 5th Avenues, between Taylor and Monroe, has had several thefts in recent weeks. Both last week and this week, Amy and Rob Williams of 4th Avenue have had their storage unit broken into. The first time, the thief made off with a lawnmower. The second, the their was scared away before he was able to break in. The Williams' neigbhors also almost lost their lawnmower but the theif, who had it in tow, abondoned it when he was scared away.

The thefts and break-ins have been reported to the police.