Full Notification

The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of October 2, 2022 – October 8, 2022.        
 
October 02, 2022

• Grand Theft Auto:

1600 Mountain Avenue. On October 2, 2022 between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM suspect(s) unknown stole the victims parked vehicle a Gold 1995 Honda Accord. No surveillance video available. Vehicle outstanding.
 
October 03, 2022

• No significant activity.

  
October 04, 2022

• Petty Theft:

2222 Huntington Drive. Between October 3, 2022 8:00 AM and October 4, 2022 10:00 PM suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s Amazon package. Loss was approximately $300.
 

• Grand Theft Auto:

1200 Block of Highland Avenue. Between October 1, 2022 3:00 PM and October 4, 2022 8:15 AM suspect(s) unknown stole the victims parked vehicle a black 2012 BMW 740I LIC 8WRX961. No surveillance video available. Vehicle outstanding.
 

• Arson:

1401 Highland Avenue (California School of Arts). On October 4, 2022 at 3:30 PM suspect(s) unknown set fire to toilet paper and toilet seat covers in two separate bathrooms at the location. Possible surveillance video available.
 
October 05, 2022

• Robbery:

1470 Mountain Avenue (Best Buy). On October 5, 2022 at 7:54 PM loss prevention identified 2 unknown suspects inside the location from a previous theft. Suspect 1 was a male Hispanic adult 20-30 years old, wearing a black hat, blue mask, black hoodie, and blue pants, suspect 2 was a male Hispanic 20-30 years old, wearing a Chicago Bulls hat, black mask, black t-shirt, and black pants. Suspect 1 exited the location and entered a white Honda Fit with a license plate of 8YAM769, as suspect 2 picked up a large stereo speaker and began to walk towards the exit without attempting to purchase the item. Loss prevention attempted to contact the second suspect, when the suspect stated “If you come near me, I’ll shoot you” fearing for his life, he took no action and let the suspect exit the location and enter the vehicle driven by the first suspect. Video surveillance available, loss was approximately $600.
 

• Grand Theft:

1450 Mountain Avenue (Harbor Freight). On October 5, 2022 at 4:31 PM suspect unknown a male Hispanic adult wearing a black medical mask, black beanie, black shirt, and tan pants entered the location and walked directly to the tool section. The suspect began placing multiple items onto a cart and began heading to emergency exit. The suspect exited the location without attempting to pay for the items and entered a gold-colored Chevrolet Tahoe with a license plate of 4PWH281. Loss was approximately $1,600, surveillance video available. 
 
October 06, 2022

• Grand Theft:

2315 Huntington Drive (CVS). On October 6, 2022 at 2:15 PM suspect unknown a male Hispanic adult, heavy set, wearing a black shirt, and black pants entered the location and began to place several items into a white bag. The suspect exited the location without attempting to pay for the items and entered a gray-colored Honda Accord with a license plate of 8UVS990. Loss was approximately $1,060, surveillance video available. 
 
October 07, 2022

• Burglary (Vehicle):

751 Encanto Parkway (Encanto Park). On October 7, 2022 between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM suspect(s) unknown entered the victim’s locked vehicle by unknown means. Suspect(s) stole the victim’s wallet and cell phone, which were left in the door panel of the vehicle. Loss was approximately $970. No surveillance video available.
 

• Petty Theft:

2300 Block of Maynard Drive. Between October 6, 2022 8:30 PM and October 7, 2022 2:30 AM suspect(s) unknown stole miscellaneous paperwork to the victim’s unlocked vehicle. No surveillance video available.
 
October 08, 2022

• No significant activity.

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.