Law roundup: A five-finger discount with a green thumb

The Kalispell Police Department received an online report of an alleged plant heist from the president of a condominium owners association board, who wanted to nip the situation in the bud. The plants, which were reportedly stolen Nov. 24, were said to be valued at more than $100.  

Kicked out of a sporting goods store, a trio of teens decided to take shopping carts from the parking lot and hold races behind the building. Eventually, they got tired of the shenanigans and left. An employee wanted officers to drive through the area. If the police found any kids with carts, they were to let them know they were no longer welcome on the premises.  

A slim man wearing sunglasses, yellow and orange gloves, boots and blue jeans was reportedly talking to himself while he looked into car windows. A passerby thought he was taking photos as they reportedly saw a flash going off on his phone.   

A woman retrieved her stolen purse from the police and noticed $1,200 was missing.  

The driver of a swerving red Dodge truck allegedly chucked a water bottle at another vehicle and brake checked it northbound on U.S. 93. The other driver suspected they were drunk.  

A golden retriever Labrador mix was allegedly being locked on a small balcony overnight. A neighbor, who told the police it had been going on for a while, was concerned because of the recent drop in temperature.   

A passerby asked officers to check on the welfare of a man wearing a backpack who was allegedly lying on the sidewalk and got up but fell over again. Officers drove by the man in question, who was conscious and yelling.  

A welfare check was requested for a man suspected of using drugs when he allegedly wandered around the bathroom for 10 minutes, flailing his arms. He was OK and was advised that he was trespassing.