The following is a look at some of the calls handled by the North Reading Police Department from Wednesday through Thursday. The information is open to the public.

Wednesday, May 16

• At 5:13 p.m., a caller reported that a young male was in the middle of Lowell Road directing traffic around him. Police found that the male was protecting a large turtle in the road.
• At 8:31 p.m., a caller reported they found a pug on Adam Street. The dog was placed in the pound by the resident. 

Thursday, May 17

• At 2:40 a.m., an officer reported a break in at Stop and Shop's gas station. The officer reported that a fire extinguisher was used to gain entry. A manager of the store was notified and said that it appeared that nothing was taken. However, a gas station employee said that $250 to $300 was taken while she was on break.
• At 7:29 a.m., the manager of Boston Flower Market reported that someone broke in the night before. Police found that the register was taken and there were pry marks on the door. Detectives are investigating.
• At 8:30 a.m., a Carriage Way resident reported that their vehicle was entered the night before and a purse was taken as well as a Nook e-reader.
• At 8:58 a.m., a caller reported that a female fell from the third story on Greenbriar Drive.

For questions about this blotter, email northreading@patch.com.