Full Notification

The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of May 16, 2021– May 22, 2021.        
 
May 16, 2021

• Petty Theft (Shoplifting):

An informant reported a theft at 1050 Huntington Drive (Target). The informant stated on 05-16-21, 12:00 pm, he observed a male and female adult grab a “Netgear” router from a store counter, place the item in a bin and exit the store without paying. Surveillance video captured the incident. The estimated loss was $459.98.
 
May 17, 2021

• Grand Theft (Shoplifting):

An informant reported a theft at 1470 Mountain Avenue (Best Buy). The store manager reviewed past surveillance video and noticed two male adults entered the store on 05-16-21, at 6:16 pm, pried open a glass display case, and stole miscellaneous computer items. The suspects placed items in an empty box and walked out of the store, making no attempt to pay for the items. Surveillance video captured the incident. The estimated loss was $4,666.75.
 
May 18, 2021

• Petty Theft from Unlocked Vehicle (stolen item left in plain view):

A victim reported a theft near the 800 Block of Francita Avenue. The victim stated between 05-17-21, 10:00 pm and 05-18-21, 6:00 am, unknown persons entered his unlocked vehicle and stole a cell phone and sunglasses. Deputies did not locate any surveillance video. The estimated loss was $640.
 
May 19, 2021

• No significant activity. 

May 20, 2021

• No significant activity.

May 21, 2021

• Grand Theft Auto:

A victim reported their vehicle stolen near the 2200 Block of Rim Road. The victim’s Chevy Colorado was stolen between 05-20-21, 8:10 pm, and 05-21-21, 6:30 am from the location. Deputies did not locate any surveillance video. Temple Sheriff Station recovered the vehicle on 05-21-21. No one in custody.

• Grand Theft Auto:

A victim reported their vehicle stolen near the 1300 Block of Bradbourne Avenue. The victim’s Ford E350 was stolen between 05-20-21, 11:00 pm, and 05-21-21, 6:00 am from the location. Deputies did not locate any surveillance video. Temple Sheriff Station recovered the vehicle on 05-24-21. No one in custody.

• Grand Theft Auto:

A victim reported their vehicle stolen near the 1500 Block of Highland Avenue. The victim’s trailer was stolen between 05-15-21, 11:00 am, and 05-17-21, 11:00 am. Deputies did not locate any surveillance video. The vehicle is still outstanding.

• Petty Theft (Shoplifting):

An informant reported a theft at 1325 Huntington Drive (Big Lots). The informant stated on 05-21-21, 7:57 pm, she observed a female adult select a “Cool Sense” mattress and placed the item in a shopping cart. The suspect then exited the store without paying and was confronted by the informant about the stolen item. The suspect left the item in the shopping cart and walked northbound Buena Vista Street and out of view. Surveillance video captured the incident.
 
May 22, 2021

• Grand Theft (Shoplifting):

An informant reported a theft at 1050 Huntington Drive (Target). Loss prevention reviewed surveillance video and noticed a male adult entered the store on 05-21-21, 9:12 pm, selected various over-the-counter medication, and placed the items in a bag. The suspect walked out of the store, making no attempt to pay for the items. Surveillance video captured the incident. The estimated loss was $1,133.17.
 

Principles of Crime Prevention

1. Target Hardening- Making your property harder for an offender to access
   • Upgrading the locks on your doors, windows, sheds, and outbuildings
   • Using secure passwords to prevent criminals from hacking your online accounts
2. Target Removal- Ensuring that potential crimes of opportunity are out of view
   • Not leaving items in view through your windows- i.e. laptops, phones, keys, bags
   • Putting your vehicle in the garage if you have one and not leaving valuables on display
   • Being cautious about what you post online as it may be used to identify or locate you offline
3. Reducing the Means- Removing items that may help commit an offense
   • Don’t leave items lying around that could be used to force entry into your vehicle or house
   • Not leaving tools and ladders in plain view
   • Trim back shrubbery hiding doors or windows
4. Reducing the Payoff- Reducing the profit the criminal can make from the offense
   • Marking your property in such a way that others will not want to buy it from the thief
   • Inscribing your initials on property in several locations
   • Never buy property you believe or suspect to be stolen