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The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of May 09, 2021– May 15, 2021.

May 09, 2021

• Grand Theft Auto:

A victim reported their vehicle stolen near the 1000 Block of Mount Olive Drive. The victim’s GMC Sierra was stolen between 05-06-21, 3:00 pm, and 05-09-21, 12:28 am. Deputies did not locate any surveillance video. The vehicle is still outstanding.
 
May 10, 2021

• Petty Theft (Package):

A victim reported a theft of a delivered package near the 1600 Block of Huntington Drive. The victim stated that on 05-10-21, at approximately 1:00 pm, unknown persons stole a box containing miscellaneous clothing from his front porch. Surveillance video captured the incident. The estimated loss was $351.16.

• Grand Theft Auto (Vehicle Left Unlocked with Keys Inside):

A victim reported their vehicle stolen near the 1600 Block of Mountain Avenue. The victim’s Toyota Tundra was stolen on 05-10-21 between 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm. Deputies did not locate any surveillance video. The vehicle is still outstanding.
 
May 11, 2021

• Petty Theft (Shoplifting):

An informant reported a theft at 1050 Huntington Drive (Target). The informant stated on 05-11-21, 1:32 pm, he observed a male and female adult place a “Bose” speaker, 5-quart mixer, and several pillows in a shopping cart and exited the store, making no attempt to pay for the items. Surveillance video captured the incident.The estimated loss was $959.96.
 
May 12, 2021

• Petty Theft (Mail):

A victim reported a theft of mail near the 700 Block of Tocino Drive. The victim stated that on 05-12-21, at approximately 3:41 am, unknown persons stole her mail from her mailbox. Surveillance video captured the incident. The estimated loss was unknown.
 
May 13, 2021

• No significant activity.

May 14, 2021

• Robbery:

A victim reported a robbery at 2165 Huntington Drive (Stone Smoke Shop). The victim stated on 05-14-21 at 2:30 pm, a male adult wearing a black shirt and black pants walked into the store, pointed a black handgun at him, and demanded money from the register. After receiving the money, the suspect left the store on foot eastbound Huntington Drive and out of view. Surveillance video captured the incident. The estimated loss was $150.
 
May 15, 2021

• Grand Theft (Shoplifting):

An informant reported a theft at 1470 Mountain Avenue (Best Buy). The informant stated on 05-15-21, 2:30 pm, she observed a male adult grab a “Netgear” router from a store counter and run out of the store. The suspect was seen entering the passenger side of a silver Lexus four-door. The informant provided the suspect vehicle license plate. Surveillance video captured the incident. The estimated loss was $999.99.
 
 

The Appeal of Catalytic Converters        

The reason is the value of the metals used in the manufacturing of the catalytic converters. Catalytic converters contain platinum, rhodium, and palladium. The metals are expensive, and thieves sell the converters to scrap yards for several hundred dollars per piece, depending on the size of the converter and the current rate on the metals inside it. It can cost you, on average up, to $2000 to replace a catalytic converter, and it is illegal to drive your car without one. The resulting gap in your exhaust system also makes the car run poorly until it is fixed.
   
Always park in well-lit areas when possible. If you have a personal garage, keep your car in the garage with the door closed when the vehicle is not in use. Park your vehicle close to a building entrance or the nearest access road when parking in a public lot. This is due to the increased amount of pedestrian traffic in those areas.

Security devices are available that attach to the converter, making it harder to steal. Having the converter welded in place also makes it more difficult to remove. Video surveillance around your garage or driveway is also useful if you have the budget for it. Engrave your vehicle identification number (VIN) or license plate onto your catalytic converter to make it easier to identify if it gets stolen.