BELLEVILLE — The following report appeared in the most recently released crime blotter by the Belleville Police Department:

Thursday

4:40 p.m. AGGRAVATED BATTERY/RETAIL THEFT - Circle K, 2709 W. Main St. An employee/victim reported she confronted the driver of a silver 4 door vehicle to inform him that his credit card was not working. The vehicle sped off and struck the victim in the elbow, breaking off the vehicle's mirror. The vehicle left without paying for $30 in gas.

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