Police Blotter for Feb. 18

Gang graffiti was reportedly sprayed on the interior of a vehicle while it was parked on Seminole Drive in North Augusta. In the same area, a number of car break-ins were reported this week.

Aiken County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating car break-ins reported this week on Alpine Drive.

A gun was reportedly stolen from the 300 block of Fairway Ridge Road in Aiken. The victim said her daughter allowed a juvenile access to their apartment and thinks the juvenile may have stolen the gun.

Manhole and street drain covers were reportedly stolen from Whiskey Road on Thursday. The drains had to be covered while repairs are made.

Aiken Public Safety charged an 18-year-old and 16-year-old with possession for drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop on Hitchcock Parkway. The 16-year-old was also charged with violating his restricted driver's license.

An Aiken woman charged with shoplifting was placed on trespass notice at Food Lion on Richland Avenue after she reportedly stole juice from the store. Police were able to track the woman after learning she took a taxi home and getting her address from the cab company. Police went to her home where she was issued the notice.

A car break-in was reported on Two Notch Road in Aiken on Thursday. The victim's bag was stolen. A window was shattered during the break-in.