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The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of October 16, 2022 – October 22, 2022.        

October 16, 2022

• Burglary (Commercial):

1323 Huntington Drive (La Michocana). On October 16, 2022 2:49 AM suspects unknown, two male black adults wearing dark clothing, gloves and masks entered the location by shattering the front glass door. The suspects forced their way into an office where the business had their safe. One of the suspects produced a saw and cut open the safe and stole its contents. Loss was approximately $1,200. Surveillance video available.
 
October 17, 2022

• Grand Theft:

1413 Huntington Drive. Between October 15, 2022 3:30 PM and October 17, 2022 1:30 PM suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s UPS package containing a “Apple Mac Book” from the mail room of the location. Loss was approximately $2,800. No video surveillance available.
 

• Burglary (Vehicle):

1844 Evergreen Street (Chenice International, Inc). Between October 14, 2022 10:00 PM and October 17, 2022 9:00 AM suspect(s) unknown shattered the front passenger side window to the victim’s vehicle a 2020 Ford Escape. Suspect(s) ransacked the vehicle and stole an unknown amount of property. No surveillance video available.
  
October 18, 2022

• Burglary (Commercial):

1600 Mountain Avenue (Walmart). On October 18, 2022 6:45 PM a male Hispanic adult suspect was observed by loss prevention removing a security cord from a jewelry display case and placing items in his pockets. The employee attempted to make contact with the suspect, when he fled the store with the merchandise. A Deputy was on scene for an unrelated call and detained and arrested the suspect for burglary. Merchandise was valued at approximately $1,200. Surveillance video available.
 
October 19, 2022

• Grand Theft:

1413 Huntington Drive (The Huntington). Between October 18, 2022 12:30 PM and October 19, 2022 11:30 AM suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s four tires/rims to his vehicle, a white Honda Civic. Loss was approximately $4,000. 
 
October 20, 2022

• Grand Theft Auto:

1050 Huntington Drive. On October 20, 2022 between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM suspect(s) unknown stole the victims parked vehicle a silver 2008 Infinity G35. No surveillance video available. Vehicle outstanding.
 
October 21, 2022

• Grand Theft:

1340 Park Rose Avenue. Between October 20, 2022 6:30 PM and October 21, 2022 8:30 AM suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s catalytic converter to his vehicle a silver 2004 Honda Civic. Loss was approximately $1,600. 
 

• Grand Theft:

402 Bettyhill Avenue. Between October 20, 2022 8:00 PM and October 21, 2022 7:00 PM suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s catalytic converter to her vehicle a silver 2003 Honda Accord. Loss was approximately $1,600. 
 
October 22, 2022

• No significant activity.

 
Halloween Safety Tips

1. Provide adult supervision
Trick or treat is safer – not to mention more fun – in groups, and adult supervision is essential. So get together with other adults and make an evening of it. Bring cellphones for quick pictures and emergencies, but leave them in your pockets to avoid getting distracted.
 
2. Stay on the sidewalks
The thrill of the holiday often factors into accidents as excited kids rush from door to door. Keep children on the sidewalks, and shepherd them carefully when they need to cross the road. In areas without sidewalks, walk on the far edge of the road, facing traffic.
 
3. Carefully check candy
Check candy for choking hazards like gum and hard candies. Throw away any candy that is not sealed with a wrapper and avoid homemade treats received from strangers.
 
4. Choose bright, visible costumes
When selecting a costume, opt for the bright-colored outfits and add a touch of reflective tape to the material. Stick some reflective tape on their trick-or-treat bags as well so they can be easily spotted by motorists. Lastly, don’t forget to make sure they’re equipped with a flashlight or glow stick – must-have accessories for any costume.
 
5. Make sure costumes are well-fitted and safe
Being visible isn’t the only safety consideration for a costume. The right fit is just as important. Here’s some advice on keeping your child’s ensemble safe and secure:

• Prevent accidental tripping or entanglement by making sure costumes aren’t too big or long.
• Avoid masks that block vision, but if your child wears one – it should have large eye, nose and mouth openings. You can also go for makeup or face paint as an alternative.
• Costumes, wigs and accessories should contain a label indicating they are flame resistant.
• Make sure accessories such as swords, canes, or sticks are not sharp or too long. 

6. Makeup safety
If makeup is a part of your child’s Halloween costume plans, make sure it is non-toxic and test it on a small area first. Before your child goes to bed, make sure to remove all makeup.
 
7. Jack-o-lantern safety
Young children can paint or color their pumpkins instead of carving. Or have them draw a face with markers and an adult can do the carving. Use colorful glow sticks inside your Jack-o-lanterns instead of candles to prevent burns.
 
8. Home decoration safety
If you’re turning your home into a haunted house, keep safety in mind: make sure steps, sidewalks, porches and paths are well-lit and free of decorations and holiday props. Keep decorations away from fireplaces and candles.
 
9. Take precaution against pranks and vandalism
Unfortunately, vandalism often increases during Halloween. That’s why taking these precautions is a good idea:

• If you’re going away during Halloween, make it seem like you’re still home by turning down the volume of your answering machine and phone, covering your garage windows, and leaving your curtains in normal positions with valuables out of sight.
• Install outdoor lighting (activated by a photocell or movement) to illuminate the area around your home during Halloween.
• Consider purchasing a security system that directly alerts police to intruders.
• Trim shrubs and large trees before Halloween so trespassers have fewer hiding spots.
• Make sure your homeowners insurance policy is up-to-date.