Theft at 3900 BLOCK OF PRAIRIE FIRE NW on 04/08/2026 2:48 PM
Type: Theft
Date: 04/08/2026 2:48 PM
Description: Shoplifting. Event #: 1596236. Agency: IA0770800 - Altoona Police Department. Disclaimer: This address provided is approximate based on calls for service data
Address: 3900 BLOCK OF PRAIRIE FIRE NW, Altoona, IA
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