The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of September 25, 2022 – October 1, 2022.
September 25, 2022
1220 Huntington Drive (Post Acute). On September 25, 2022 at 11:30 PM the victim and suspect who are residents of the location were in the courtyard, when an argument ensued. The suspect produced a metal spike and proceeded to stab the victim multiple times. The victim picked up a metal ash tray and proceeded to protect himself by swinging it at the suspect. Several nurses arrived and separated the victim and suspect. The suspect was arrested by arriving deputies.
1431 Buena Vista Street (Spaghetti Factory). On September 25, 2022 between 3:00 PM and 3:55 PM suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s catalytic converter to her vehicle a gray 2016 Toyota Tacoma. Loss was approximately $3,000.
September 26, 2022
September 27, 2022
1000 block of Oak Avenue. On September 27, 2022 between 5:00 AM and 8:29 PM suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s classic blue Schwinn bicycle from his rear yard. Loss was approximately $300.
1088 Huntington Drive (T-Mobile). On September 27, 2022 at 7:48 PM suspect unknown a male Hispanic adult wearing a NY Yankees hat, white “Tommy Hilfiger” shirt, khaki shorts, and white shoes stole a “Apple” watch from the display shelf and exited the location in an unknown direction. Loss was approximately $530, surveillance video available.
September 28, 2022
1300 block of Noyon Street. On September 28, 2022 at 11:15 PM the victim and her friend arrived at the location to speak with her ex-boyfriend regarding their son’s birthday party. While at the location, the ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend and another female approached them and began to argue. The argument soon turned into an assault as the females began to push and punch the victims. One of the victims fell to the floor where one of the suspects produced a bat and began to hit her while she was on the ground with the bat. The victim’s ex-boyfriend arrived, and he pushed the victim away from his new girlfriend. The boyfriend entered his older model black Honda, while the two females entered there tan Toyota Camry and fled the scene. All three suspects outstanding.
1900 block of Chesson Street. Between September 26, 2022 12:01 AM and September 28, 2022 3:30 PM suspect(s) unknown entered the location by forcing open the front door. The victim believes a homeless nephew of hers might be to blame, since she has allowed him and a friend to enter the location to use the restroom. No surveillance video.
September 29, 2022
- Aggravated Assault (Domestic Violence):
1300 block of Park Rose Avenue. On September 29, 2022 at 3:10 AM the victim and her husband were arguing about marital issues. The victim picked up the suspects phone and opened it up to show him inappropriate emails. The suspect became angry and grabbed the victim’s arm in order to try to get his phone back. The suspect than placed both hands around her neck while squeezing slightly while yelling out “I’m leaving!” Suspect was arrested at the location.
1900 block of Oak Avenue. Between September 27, 2022 5:00 PM and September 29, 2022 5:30 PM suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s catalytic converter to his vehicle a gray 2003 Honda Odyssey. Loss was approximately $1,500.
1600 Mountain Avenue (Walmart). On September 29, 2022 at 10:33 AM suspect unknown a male Hispanic adult wearing a black vest, and gray pants entered the location and walked directly to the jewelry section. The suspect broke into a jewelry display case and stole approximately 38, 14KT. earrings and placed them into a black backpack. The suspect exited the location in an unknown direction. Loss was approximately $1,100, surveillance video available.
September 30, 2022
1325 Huntington Drive (Big Lots). On September 30, 2022 at 5:19 PM the suspect a female black adult 30-40 years old, wearing a black and white striped dress was observed by staff exiting the location with unpaid store merchandise. Staff followed the suspect to her vehicle a black Kia with a license of 8PCZ707. The suspect placed the items in the vehicle and began to flee the area. Right before the suspect left, she turned her vehicle towards staff and attempted to hit them with her vehicle. Suspect outstanding. Video surveillance available.
1600 block of Eastford Avenue. Between September 27, 2022 10:00 AM and September 30, 2022 4:00 PM suspect(s) unknown entered the vacant location through a previously shattered rear window. Suspect(s) ransacked the location and stole an unknown amount of clothing. No surveillance video available. Loss was approximately $50.
1565 Central Avenue (Duarte High School). On September 30, 2022 between 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s catalytic converter to her vehicle a silver 2018 Toyota Tacoma. Loss was approximately $1,500. Video surveillance shows a black four door sedan park next to the victim’s vehicle and a male Hispanic adult appears. The vehicle leaves after seven minutes. A witness observed the same vehicle and remembered a partial license plate of 9A_ _ _ 71.
October 01, 2022
800 block of Vineyard Avenue. Between September 30, 2022 6:00 PM and October 1, 2022 12:00 PM suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s catalytic converter to her vehicle a silver 2015 Toyota Prius. Loss was approximately $4,100.
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS
Vehicle Theft:
The following information can help you avoid becoming a victim of vehicle theft.
- Keep your guard up. You don’t have to own a new, expensive vehicle to be a victim of vehicle theft.
- If you have a garage, use it.
- Don’t leave your car running and unattended, even to dash into a store or business for just a minute. Not only is it not safe, but it’s also illegal.
- Don’t leave the keys in the ignition or a “hide-away” box concealed in the vehicle.
- Close the windows entirely and lock the doors when parking the vehicle.
- Don’t leave items of value in plain view.
- Park in high traffic, well-lighted areas.
- Install a device that locks the steering wheel, steering column or brakes.
- Install an anti-theft alarm system.
- Install a concealed ignition or fuel “kill switch” that prevents your vehicle from being started.
- Do not keep the title to your vehicle inside the vehicle.
- Be alert for people who are lingering or casually walking around a parking lot.
- Be proactive and watch out for the other person. If you see something or someone suspicious, call the police immediately.
