(The public reports listed below are provided by the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office, the Clinton Police Department and the N.C. Highway Patrol via the Sheriff’s Office daily jail report.)

Incidents/investigations

• Sept. 14 — Jason Barber of Clinton reported the theft of a pistol and cash from his vehicle, parked at his residence. Items valued at $520.

• Sept. 14 — James Tart Jr. of Dunn reported the theft of tools from his barn. Stolen items included a wood chipper, pressure washer, cordless drill, extension ladder and battery charger. Total value was $1,350.

Anyone with information about any of these incidents is asked to call law enforcement at 910-592-4141 (Sheriff’s Office) or 910-592-3105 (Clinton Police). Individuals can also text anonymous tips to the Clinton PD at 847411, beginning text with tipcpd.