Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log:

Attempted burglary: At 12:14 a.m. on Dec. 15 in the 31000 block of 20th Ave. South, a patrolling officer observed the suspect running through a neighborhood. The officer attempted to discover where the suspect was running from, at which time the victim approached the officer and indicated the suspect had been peering through the windows of their residence. The officer was able to locate the suspect and arrested him. According to the report, the suspect was arrested for trespass, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of burglary tools, and providing false information to police.

Corona stolen: At 2:02 a.m. on Dec. 15 in the 33000 block of 21st Ave. South, a suspect successfully stole two 30-packs from a gas station.

Bloody items left in front of man’s home: At 6:54 a.m. on Dec. 15 in the 2200 block of Star Lake Road, a man reported finding two pillows and a pair of socks that appeared to have blood on them. According to the report, the man had been working during the night and when he came home in the morning, he discovered the items in front of his residence. The report notes there were no leads on who may have left the items.

Car prowl: At 8:36 a.m. on Dec. 15 in the 1700 block of South 352nd St., a man reported that unknown suspects gained entry into his vehicle and stole approximately $1,200 in personal items.

Greeter assaulted: At 8:53 a.m. on Dec. 15 in the 34000 block of 16th Ave. South, an unknown suspect entered a store and assaulted the store’s “greeter.” According to the report, the suspect said a homophobic slur towards the greeter before assaulting the greeter and fleeing the area.

Copper wiring stolen: At 9:18 a.m. on Dec. 15 in the 31000 block of Sixth Ave. SW, unknown suspects stole copper wiring and a solar panel from the victim’s customized gate/fence system. According to the report, the victim believed the value of the wiring and the solar panel stolen was approximately $2,200, and that the suspects did $1,000 worth of damage to the gate.

Tools stolen: At 11:22 a.m. on Dec. 15 in the 100 block of South 340th St., a man reported that unknown suspects gained entry to his truck-mounted toolbox and stole approximately $450 in tools and clothing that were located inside the toolbox.

Mailbox break-in: At 12:25 p.m. on Dec. 13 in the 31000 block of 24th Court South, a man reported that his secure mailbox had apparently been broken into by unknown suspects. The report notes the man was unsure if any mail had been stolen by the unknown suspects.

Woman committed: At 3:05 p.m. on Dec. 15 in the 33000 block of First Ave. South, patrolling officers encountered a vehicle sitting at an intersection and not moving during a green light. According to the report, when officers made contact, they discovered the driver to be a woman wearing a gas mask. The woman said that she was a victim of elf mind control and that the elves were part of a secret society attempting to transport her through time. The report notes the woman was involuntarily committed and her vehicle was impounded.

Missing purse: At 9:27 p.m. on Dec. 15 in the 28000 block of 25th Place South, a woman reported that her purse had gone missing. According to the report, the woman was desperate to get the purse back because it contained numerous medications she needs for her health.