Sidney Police Kept Busy On Weekend

Sidney police were extra busy last weekend as thieves worked overtime at the I-80 interchange.

Police Chief Joe Aikens reports the crazy weekend began Friday with a rash of shoplifting reports from WalMart. Aikens said in four calls, five people were arrested after trying to shoplift from the store. One other, yet to be identified person, also pushed a cart of goods out the door without paying.

On Saturday, approximately $14,000 worth of tires and rims were stolen from trucks at Buffalo Point Restaurant. Aikens said the trucks were semi tractors connected “piggy back” style and the tires were...