The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of June 19 - 25, 2022:
June 19, 2022
1050 Huntington Drive (Target). On June 19, 2022 at 3:16 PM, suspect unknown, a male black adult 5’9, 160 lbs., wearing a red hat, tan jacket, dark jeans, and red shoes, stole the victims “Segway” scooter she had left unattended outside of the location. The suspect fled the parking lot southbound and out of view. Loss was approximately $1,500. Surveillance video available.
June 20, 2022
900 Block of Mount Olive Street. Between June 19, 2022, 10:10 PM and June 20, 2022, 12:40 PM, suspect(s) unknown stole the victims parked vehicle a White 1997 Toyota 4Runner LIC 3WOA602. Vehicle recovered, one suspect in-custody. No surveillance video available.
June 21, 2022
400 Block of Clarkview Drive. On June 21, 2022 between 10:30 AM and 6 PM, suspect(s) unknown entered the location possibly through a dog door. Suspect(s) ransacked the location and stole numerous items. Loss was approximately $62,000. Neighboring surveillance video showed three unknown male suspects exiting the location.
2315 Huntington Drive (CVS). On June 21, 2022 at 9:19 PM, suspect unknown, a female black adult in her 30’s, 5’7”-5’ 8”, 160-180 lbs., wearing a black t-shirt, dark colored pants, a face mask, was observed entering the location carrying a large shoulder bag and walked directly to aisle 17 and 20. The suspect made multiple selections and concealed the items inside her tote bag. The suspect walked out of the location failing to pay for the items and entered a gray “Nissan” with the license plate of 7YGD415. Loss was approximately $400. Surveillance video available.
1700 Block Huntington Drive. On June 21, 2022 between 8 AM and 5 PM, suspect(s) unknown stole the catalytic converter to the victims parked vehicle a gray 2022 Toyota Sienna. Loss was approximately $4,000. No surveillance video available.
2300 Block of Golden Meadow Drive. Between June 20, 2022 at 6:20 AM and June 21, 2022 at 2:34 PM, suspect(s) unknown stole the victims parked vehicle a white 2018 Chevy Silverado. No surveillance video available. Vehicle recovered.
1600 Block of 1st Street. On June 21, 2022 at 12:13 AM, suspect(s) unknown stole the catalytic converter to the victims parked vehicle a gray 2005 Chevy 2500. Loss was approximately $600. A neighbor observed an older model white “Toyota Tercel” park next to the victim’s vehicle and an unknown male exit. Shortly afterwards she heard a metal cutting tool being used and then the suspect entering the vehicle and taking off. No surveillance video available.
June 22, 2022
June 23, 2022
2300 Block of Golden Meadow Drive. On June 23, 2022 between 10:30 AM and 6 PM, suspect(s) unknown entered the location possibly through a dog door. Suspect(s) ransacked the location and stole the victims’ “Louis Vuitton” wallet containing several gift cards. Loss was approximately $1,300. No surveillance video available.
2221 Huntington Drive (Indian Food & Spices). On June 23, 202 between 4 AM and 5 AM, suspect(s) unknown removed a section of glass from the door to the location and entered the business. Suspect(s) ransacked the location and stole unknown items. Possible surveillance video available.
1050 Huntington Drive (Target). On June 23, 2022 at 3:47 two suspects, a female Hispanic adult in her 30’s, 5’08”-5”10”, 180 lbs., wearing a white and black dress and a surgical mask and a male Hispanic adult 40-45 years old, wearing a blue baseball hat, gray short sleeved shirt, black pants, and white shoes, were observed on video surveillance distracting the victim while the other stole her purse. The victim was able to track her phone, which was in the stolen purse. Suspects fled the area and dumped the stolen purse and all its contents next to ‘Mountain View Tire”. Surveillance video available.
1031 Central Avenue (Advantage Ford). Between June 22, 2022, 6:20 AM and June 23, 2022, 2:34 PM, suspect(s) unknown stole the victims parked vehicle a green 2022 Lincoln Aviator. Surveillance video available.
1800 Block of Citrusview Avenue. Between June 22, 2022, 11 PM and June 23, 2022, 7 AM, suspect(s) unknown stole the victims parked vehicle a white 2016 Honda Civic. No surveillance video available.
June 24, 2022
1400 Block of Fairlee Avenue. On June 24, 2022 at 4:30 AM, suspects unknown stole the catalytic converter to the victims parked vehicle a silver 2009 Toyota Prius. Loss was approximately $3,000. Two unknown males observed running away from the location and entering a dark vehicle. No surveillance video available.
June 25, 2022
1450 Mountain Avenue (Harbor Freight). On June 25, 2022 at 11 AM, suspect unknown, a male Hispanic adult in his 30’s, 5’08”-5”10”, 170-180 lbs., wearing a black shirt, black pants, and black “crocks”, was observed exiting the location with a cart loaded with two welders without attempting to purchase the items. The suspect entered a blue Kia Optima with the license plate of 5XDL585 and drove towards Mountain Avenue and out of view. Loss was approximately $1,500. Surveillance video available.
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS
Principles of Crime Prevention
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
-People search tools: Truepeoplesearch.com, whitepages.com, spydialer.com, usphonebook.com, familytreenow.com, spytox.com, searchpeoplefree.com, number.com, and webmii.com.
