Salisbury Police Blotter: Thefts, assaults, a dirty white dog and stolen Victoria Secret bras

Charged-- Michael Cotto, 22, 2326 Catasauqua Road, Bethlehem;  with domestic-related simple assault, harrassment and disorderly conduct February 10; Cotto allegedly assaulted girlfriend in a bathroom at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, police said.

Retail theft--72 bras reported stolen February 15 from Victoria's Secret store at South Mall, 3300 Lehigh St. , police said; $2,964 estimated value.  Store reported that two women were seen earlier at Victoria's Secret at Palmer Park Mall who may have been trying to steal bras.

Assault---A 26-year-old woman walking her dog February 16 at around 8:40 p.m. on Middlesex Road near Salisbury Road,  a male reached around her waist and put his hand in her pocket, police said; the woman turned around, yelled and the assailant ran away, police said. The assailant was described as a light-skinned male, 18-20 years old, about 5 feet tall and wearing a gray running suit, police said.

Fire---Small mulch fire reported February 15 in rear lot of Lehigh Valley Hospital; Western Salisbury Fire Company arrived on scene.

Reported---A man reported February 16 he saw another man sitting in the passenger seat of an SUV waive a gray pistol at him at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest; police are investigating.

Burglary---$865 reported stolen from residence in 1300 block of Marlow Street, police said.

Theft---A .357 magnum Smith & Wesson revolver and a 9 mm semi-automatic pistol were reported stolen February 14 from a residence in the 700 block of S. Glenwood Street,  police said.

Animal welfare---A dirty white Shih Tzu dog was found February 14 wandering in the 1700 block of S. Albert Street; animal control officer took the dog to the Lehigh County Humane Society.

Theft---Wallet reported stolen February 10 at Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church during volleyball game; $50, credit card and prepaid cards reported missing, police said.