The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of March 07, 2021– March 13, 2021.
March 07, 2021
A victim reported their vehicle stolen near the 2200 Block of High Mesa Drive. The victim’s Volvo S40 was stolen between 03-06-21, 6:00 pm, and 03-07-21, 8:00 am. Deputies did not locate any surveillance video. San Bernardino Sheriff Department recovered the vehicle on 03-08-21. One person in custody.
Two victims reported an unknown suspect robbed them on the 1800 Block of Duarte Road. At approximately 1:47 am, both victims worked as security guards and were approached by a male adult who demanded both victim’s cell phones. When the victims refused to surrender their phones, the suspect punched both of them in the face and brandished a knife. Seeing the knife and in fear for their lives, both victims gave their phones to the suspect. During the investigation, one of the victims identified the suspect walking past the crime scene. The suspect was detained and arrested for robbery.
March 08, 2021
- Petty Theft (Shoplifting):
Loss prevention reported a theft from 1600 Mountain Avenue (Walmart). The informant observed a female adult walking throughout the store, selecting various items and placing them in a shopping cart. The suspect was seen at a self-checkout register and intentionally not scanning all the belongings in her shopping cart. The suspect attempted to walk out of the store but was detained by loss prevention. The suspect was arrested for shoplifting.
- Grand Theft (Catalytic Converter):
Los Angeles County Major Crimes Unit observed a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of 1131 Central Avenue (CarMax). Deputies assigned to the unit observed a male adult exit the vehicle and crawled under a Ford F-450. Deputies from the unit heard the sound of a saw cutting metal. The male seen under the truck quickly entered a black Chevy Avalanche and drove away from the scene. Responding Deputies conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and found a reciprocal saw with a metal cutting blade along with a cut catalytic converter inside the vehicle. Two suspects were in the vehicle, and both were arrested for grand theft.
March 09, 2021
A victim reported a sexual assault that occurred in 2019. The victim advised she was in a dating relationship with the suspect during the incident. Both parties involved are minors. Special Victim Detectives are investigating the incident.
March 10, 2021
March 11, 2021
- Grand Theft (Catalytic Converter):
A victim reported their vehicle catalytic converter was stolen near the 1400 Block of Crestfield Drive. The theft occurred between 03-10-21, 10:30 am, and 03-11-21, 9:00 am. Suspects stole the catalytic converter from the victim’s 2006 Honda Accord. Deputies did not locate any surveillance video. The estimated loss was $2,000.
A victim reported their vehicle stolen near the 2600 Block of Huntington Drive. The victim’s Honda CRV was stolen between 03-10-21, 10:00 am, and 03-11-21, 7:00 am. Deputies did not locate any surveillance video. The vehicle is still outstanding.
- Grand Theft (Shoplifting):
An informant reported a theft at 1450 Mountain Avenue (Harbor Freight). The store manager reviewed surveillance video and noticed a male adult entered the store earlier in the day and selected two hammers from the display case. The suspect exited the store, making no attempt to pay for the items. Surveillance video captured the incident.The estimated loss was $619.98.
March 12, 2021
- Petty Theft (Catalytic Converter):
A victim reported their vehicle catalytic converter was stolen near the 2300 Block of Bloomdale Street. The theft occurred between 03-11-21, 10:00 pm, and 03-12-21, 9:00 am. Suspects stole the catalytic converter from the victim’s 2007 Honda Accord. Deputies did not locate any surveillance video. The estimated loss was $500.
March 13, 2021
A victim reported their vehicle stolen near the 1400 Block of Highland Avenue. The victim’s Honda Accord was stolen between 03-12-21, 6:00 pm, and 03-13-21, 6:18 am. Deputies did not locate any surveillance video. The vehicle is still outstanding.
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SCAMS:
Be aware of these common signs of telecommunications scams:
- You receive a call, or pop-up notice on your screen, with a false claim that your computer is infected with a virus.
- Scammers send emails that include links that can install viruses, freeze your computer, or ask you to share personal information.
- Scammers set up free public Wi-Fi hotspots. They can detect and steal everything you type, including passwords and credit card numbers. Take steps to protect yourself:
- Hang up or don’t respond to emails or calls about viruses on your computer.
- Don’t click on links in emails or ads from companies you don’t know. This “clickbait” can download malware onto your computer or smartphone.
- Don’t use unsecured or unknown Wi-Fi hotspots.
