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The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of November 24 – 30, 2019:      
 
November 24, 2019

• No significant activity.

 
November 25, 2019

• Narcotics Arrest:

While patrolling the parking lot of 1302 Duarte Road (Duarte Liquor), deputies detained an adult male who appeared to be drinking an alcoholic beverage from a plastic bag, in violation of a Duarte Municipal Code. After confirming the contents was in fact an alcoholic beverage, the male was arrested. Incident to the arrest, the male was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine and was additionally charged.   
       
November 26, 2019

• No significant activity. 

 
November 27, 2019

• Residential Burglary:

A residential burglary occurred sometime between 9:15 pm on November 26^th and 7:00 am on the 27^th in the 2000 block of Park Rose Avenue. Person’s unknown pried open a metal screen door and made entry into the home which is under construction. Tools, kitchen and bath faucets and other house items waiting to be installed were taken. 
 

• Residential Burglary:

A residential burglary occurred between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm in the 2500 block of Conata Street. Unknown person’s made entry by shattering the kitchen window and stole a small safe.    
     
November 28, 2019

• No significant activity.

        
November 29, 2019

• Assault with a deadly weapon:

At approximately 9:30 PM, deputies responded to a home in the 1300 block of Mountain Avenue, regarding a report of a shooting/stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies detained several people outside the home. During the investigation, deputies learned that during the family gathering, a family member displayed a firearm which angered the rest of the family.  The suspect allegedly fired the gun at the floor and a fight for the weapon ensued. Family members were able to wrestle the gun away from the suspect. However during the altercation a family member sustained a laceration to his hand requiring sutures. The firearm was recovered at the scene. After further investigation, the suspect was arrested for two counts of assault with a deadly weapon and felon in possession of a firearm. 
 
November 30, 2019

• Residential Burglary:

A residential burglary occurred sometime between 3:00 pm on November 29^th and 1:00 am on the 30^th in the 800 block of Chimes Avenue. The kitchen window screen was cut and it appeared the suspect(s) entered through an unlocked window, due to no other signs of forced entry. The victim stated his pit bull was the only thing found missing.    

• Petty Theft:

A petty theft was reported at the “Smart & Final” located at 1193 Huntington Drive. The victim had paid for her merchandise, and while placing her items in her car, realized she left her wallet at the checkout isle. When she walked back in to retrieve her wallet, it was not there. Video footage showed an adult female who was standing in line behind the victim, paid for her items, then took the wallet from the counter when the cashier was not looking. The suspect walked out of the store with the victim’s wallet under her arm and fled in an unknown direction.
       
Thefts are usually crimes of opportunity. Though we can’t always prevent thefts from occurring, we can try to mitigate them by always locking and securing our homes and vehicles. If your home or vehicle is equipped with an alarm system, please make sure to set them. With the holidays approaching, please be aware of your surroundings when out shopping. Thefts from vehicles can occur quickly by criminals smashing a window or simply checking the door handle for an unlocked vehicle.  Don’t become a target. When leaving your vehicle unattended, please lock your doors and remove all valuables from your vehicle.