Full Notification

The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of September 12, 2021– September 18, 2021.
 
September 12, 2021

• No significant activity. 

September 13, 2021

• No significant activity.     

September 14, 2021

• Petty Theft:

1857 Business Center Drive (Element). Victim reported suspect(s) unknown stole two of his rims/tires to his 2016 Chevy Cruze. Loss was approximately $400. No video surveillance.
 
September 15, 2021

• Spousal rape:

1400 Block of Three Ranch Road.  The victim who was being booked for domestic violence charges, stated her live in boyfriend of two years sexually assaulted her the day prior.  
 
September 16, 2021.  

• Grand Theft Auto:

1200 Block of Amberwood Drive.  The victim’s 2015 Subaru Outback was stolen from the location. Vehicle outstanding, no video surveillance.
   
September 17, 2021

• No significant activity.

September 18, 2021

• Petty Theft:

1450 Mountain Avenue (Harbor Freight). A male Hispanic adult wearing a white/blue striped shirt, brown pants and a black hat entered the location and stole a “Titanium” welder.  A witness observed the suspect enter the store walk directly to the welder and walk out without attempting to pay for the item. The witness observed the suspect enter a dark colored Nissan Altima LIC 5VVD834. The witness statements were corroborated with store surveillance. Loss was approximately $900.    
 
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS 
 
Vehicle Security
You can prevent vehicle theft! 
Most cars are taken by amateurs who can be stopped fairly easily. You can increase your protection against this type of crime by taking the following sensible precautions:
 
Lock up 
• An unlocked car is an open invitation to a car thief. Lock up when you leave your car, and take the keys with you. 
• Lock the trunk or tailgate. 
• Close all windows — professional thieves have tools that unlock cars through the smallest openings. 
• Be sure vent or wind-wing windows are shut tight. 
• When you park the car, remove cellular phones, and other valuable possessions. Do not leave backpacks/gym bags or packages lying on the seat or in plain view. Lock all valuables in your trunk or take them with you. 
• Lock your car even if you are making a quick stop at the gas station, convenience store or mini-mall.

Park carefully 
• Don’t leave your vehicle unattended in parking lots for an extended period. A car is five times more likely to be stolen or broken into from an unattended lot than from a busy street or attended lot. 
• Never attach a tag with your name and address to your key ring. If the keys are lost or stolen, the tag will lead the thief directly to your car and your home. 
• At night, park in well-lit areas. 
• Turn wheels sharply toward the curb when parking, this makes it extra difficult for thieves to tow your car.
 
Operation I.D. 
• With an electric engraver, etch your driver’s license number (preceded by the letters “CA”) on catalytic converters, tailgates and other valuable items. 
• Record your vehicle identification number and store it in a safe place. 
Keep the vehicle registration in your wallet or purse, not in your car.
 
Use anti-theft devices 
• Consider the purchase and installation of security devices, such as:

• Ignition switch or “kill switch”
• Fuel switch
• Alarm device to activate a siren, horn or lights – or all three – to frighten the thief away. 
• Locking Device that attaches to the steering wheel or brake pedal.