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The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of April 10, 2022 - April 16, 2022. 

April 10, 2022

• Rape:

1200 Block of Huntington Drive. On 04/10/22 at 2:58 am the victim was walking home from work when she noticed the suspect a possible male black adult 6’00 200lbs wearing a dark blue sweater and gray pants following her.  As the victim arrived home, the suspect pulled her away from her apartment and sexually assaulted her. The suspect fled the area north towards Huntington Drive and out of view. Video surveillance available. Case being handled by Special victims Bureau.

• Petty Theft (Shoplifting):

1600 Mountain Avenue (Wal-Mart). On 04/10/22 at 4:40 pm an unknown male Hispanic adult wearing a black shirt and blue jeans and a unknown female Hispanic adult wearing a pink shirt and black jeans entered the location and began to select items from the shelves. Both suspects, exited the location with the selected items without attempting to pay for the items. Both suspects entered a blue Chevy Blazer license plate 4VVJ023 that was stolen out of south Gate. Loss was approximately $200. Surveillance video available.
 
April 11, 2022

• No significant activity.

April 12, 2022

• Grand Theft Vehicle:

2000 block of Buena Vista Street. Between 04/10/22 8:00 pm and 04/12/22 6:00 am suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s parked vehicle a black 2006 Infiniti G35. Vehicle recovered after being involved in a Hit and Run traffic collision.
 
April 13, 2022

• No significant activity.

April 14, 2022

• Petty theft (Shoplifting):

1600 Mountain Avenue (Wal-Mart).  On 04/14/22 at 6:00 pm two unknown Hispanic male Suspects entered the location. Suspect #1 20-25 years old wearing a white tank top, black pants with a black bag went to the electronics department and began to unlock a display case and take two Apple HDR’s, while suspect #2 wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans was a lookout. Suspect #1 placed the stolen items into his black bag and both suspects exited the location without attempting to purchase the items. Loss was approximately $150. Surveillance video available.

• Grand theft:

2600 Block of Sunnydale Drive.  On 04/14/22 between 1:00 am and 7:00 am suspect(s) unknown entered the victims unlocked vehicle a 2022 Infiniti that was parked at the location. Suspect(s) ransacked the vehicle and stole a garage door opener a bank card and checkbook. Loss was approximately $150. No surveillance video available.

• Grand Theft Auto:

1900 Block of Bradbury Avenue. Between 02/01/22 12:00 pm and 4/14/22 5:49 pm suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s parked vehicle a white 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. Vehicle outstanding, no video surveillance.

April 15, 2022

• Grand Theft:

600 Block of Woodland Court.  Between 04/10/22 at 10:00 am and 04/15/22 at 8:00 am suspect(s) unknown attempted to steal the catalytic converter to the victims parked vehicle a silver 2007 Toyota Prius.  Damage was approximately $1,000. No surveillance video available.

• Grand Theft:

1450 Mountain Avenue (Harbor Freight).  On 04/15/22 at 7:55 pm an unknown male white adult wearing a yellow jacket, dark blue shorts, and a face mask, with a tattoo of the letter “F” on his right shin entered the location and selected a generator and a welder from the shelves. The suspects exited the location with the selected items without attempting to pay for the items. The suspects entered an older model white Chevy blue pickup truck. Loss was approximately $1,600. Surveillance video available.
 
April 16, 2022

• No significant activity.

CRIME PREVENTION TIPS

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.

How to prevent a catalytic converter theft:
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.