A Coaldale woman has been cited by Tamaqua police after she reportedly took property owned by her ex-boyfriend.

At 6:15 p.m. on Feb. 24 police were contacted by the victim, who reported that his wallet had been taken by Laura Beil, 21, of 324 Ridge Terrace. The wallet contained his identification and Social Security cards, as well as $275 in cash.Within a short period of time Beil was located walking on Patterson Street. As officers approached they saw her bend down at the right rear tire of a parked red Ford truck. Under questioning she denied taking her ex-boyfriend's wallet.When officers checked the area of the pickup truck tire, they found $170 in cash. They also found several empty wax paper packages, a spoon with residue, a syringe and a small grinder containing green vegetable matter on her person.She was charged with theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, and possession of drug paraphernalia.