PORTLAND, Maine — Police investigating the disappearance of a toddler from her father’s central Maine home two weeks ago said Friday they believe foul play was involved, but investigators tried to remain optimistic even as the job of law enforcement officials becomes more difficult with each passing day. Read full article >>

Police are investigating the brazen theft of a beloved squirrel monkey named Banana Sam from the San Francisco Zoo.

A central Maine police chief said Friday that authorities now believe there was "foul play" in the disappearance two weeks ago of a 20-month-old girl.

Dawna Natzke planned to have her family over for Christmas to open gifts and feast on steaks.

SAN FRANCISCO — Police are investigating the brazen theft of a beloved squirrel monkey named Banana Sam from the San Francisco Zoo. The 17-year-old primate was stolen late Thursday, and investigators believe someone stole the animal, San Francisco police Sgt. Michael Andraychak said. The zoo is offering a $1,000 reward for Banana Sam’s sage return. Read full article >>

Abington Disorderly conduct … Chris Love, 38, of Sears Street, Philadelphia, was charged with disorderly conduct Dec. 18 at 2:05 a.m., police said. Love was arguing with his girlfriend over who would drive the car, according to police.

A fast-food clerk asks police to clear several teenage girls from the premises.

The East Providence Police Station is now the Alister C. McGregor Public Safety Complex.

Riot police in Bahrain fired tear gas Friday to disperse several hundred protesters among thousands who took to the streets Friday to demand the government's resignation after a fact-finding report uncovered torture and other abuses against detainees.

A British police force apologised on Friday after it confirmed that the father of an Indian student shot dead in Manchester found out about his son's murder on Facebook.