Police Department Remains Busy

Sidney police continue to investigate a number of incidents that have taken place at businesses near the I-80 east interchange.

Most recent of those is a cart push out at WalMart, where a person placed a number of items in an alternate container and walked out the door without paying.

Police Chief Joe Aikens said approximately $3,300 worth of items were taken. The department is investigating the crime to see if the perpetrator could be connected to similar incidents in North Platte, Cheyenne, Wyo. and along the front range of Colorado.

Similarities to other thefts also have police looking at m...