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The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of July 3 - 9, 2022:        

July 3, 2022

• Petty Theft:

1600 Mountain Avenue (Walmart). On On July 3, 2022 at 4:52 PM, suspect unknown, a male Hispanic adult approximately 19 years old, 5’06”, 150 lbs, wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans, took the victim’s purse from her shopping cart as she sat down to eat her lunch. The suspect ran out the entrance and out of view. Loss was approximately $800. Video surveillance available.
 
July 4, 2022

• No significant activity.

 
July 5, 2022

• Petty Theft:

1600 Mountain Avenue (Walmart).  On July 5, 2022 at 4:45pm, suspect(s) unknown, two male Hispanic adults, one wearing a gray shirt and black pants and the other wearing a black shirt and black pants, were observed by loss prevention walking towards the emergency exit with store merchandise. The employee asked the suspects if they needed help when they both began to run dropping some of the merchandise. The suspects entered a blue GMC SUV with the license plate of 8ZKL022 and fled northbound and out of view. Loss was approximately $100. Surveillance video available.    
 
July 6, 2022

• Attempt Robbery:

1060 Huntington Drive (Denny's). On July 6, 2022 at 5:15 AM, suspect unknown, a male black adult 6’00”, 140 lbs, wearing a black ski mask, a black jacket, and blue pants, entered the location and walked directly to the front counter. An employee asked the suspect if he needed help and the suspect immediately demanded the money from the register. The employee fearing for her safety ran way. The suspect fled the location in an unknown direction without obtaining the money from the register.  Surveillance video available.

• Aggravated Assault (Domestic Violence):

Mountain Avenue / Euclid Avenue.  On July 6, 2022 at 10 PM, the victim and suspect who were in a dating relationship were parked at the location when the suspect without provocation punched the victim in her face. The victim exited the vehicle and began to argue with the suspect, when he punched her three more times causing her fall to the ground.  The suspect fled the area and into his apartment on Cinnamon Lane.  Suspect outstanding, no video available.
 
July 7, 2022

• Petty Theft:

1400 Block of Huntington Drive.  Between July 6, 2022. 3 PM and July 7, 2022, 8 AM, suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s bike that was secured in the parking lot of the location. Loss was approximately $300. No surveillance video available. 

• Arson:

300 Block of Greenbank Avenue. The victim was awoken by the noise of a suspect setting fire to her American flag that was mounted on a pole out in front of her residence. The victim called “911” and the suspect was arrested a short distance away from the location.  No surveillance video available.
 
July 8, 2022

• Grand Theft:

900 Block of Lewiston Street. Between June 27, 2022, 10 PM and July 8, 2022, 8:30 AM, suspect(s) unknown stole the catalytic converter to the victims parked vehicle a white 2005 Toyota Tundra. Loss was approximately $2,000. No surveillance video available.
 

• Grand Theft:

800 Block of Miltonwood Avenue.  On July 8, 2022 between 12 AM and 7 AM, suspect(s) unknown stole the catalytic converter to the victims parked vehicle a gray 2003 Honda Accord. Loss was approximately $1,500. No surveillance video available.
 

• Grand Theft:

2000 Block of Baylor Street.  On July 8, 2022 between 12 AM and 7 AM, suspect(s) unknown stole the catalytic converter to the victims parked vehicle a gray 2007 Honda Accord. Loss was approximately $1,500.  No surveillance video available.
 
 
July 9, 2022

• No significant activity.

 
   
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.