The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of November 13, 2022 – November 19, 2022.
November 13, 2022
1600 Mountain Avenue. On November 13, 2022 at 7:24 PM the victim was in the parking lot when he was approached from behind by an unknown male suspect possibly a male Hispanic with a mustache. The suspect placed the victim in a choke hold and began to stab the victim 2-3 times with an unknown sharp object. The suspect fled west in the parking lot and out of view. Surveillance video shows the suspect wearing all white clothing and a dark jacket.
1450 Mountain Avenue (Harbor Freight). On November 13, 2022 at 5:05 PM suspect unknown a male adult wearing a black hooded sweater with a “Nike” logo on the front, grey sweatpants, a black baseball cap entered the location and walked directly to the generator isle. The suspect selected three generators and placed them on a dolly and exited the location without attempting to purchase the items. Loss was approximately $1,500. Surveillance video available.
November 14, 2022
1957 Royal Oaks Drive. On November 14, 2022 at 5:00 PM suspect unknown a male black adult was observed walking down the street with the victim’s lawn mower, which had been securely attached to the back of his vehicle. The suspect entered a blue Ford Explorer with the lawn mower and fled the area. Loss was approximately $1,300. No surveillance video available.
November 15, 2022
1230 Huntington Drive. On November 15, 2022 at 4:30 AM the victim was at the location changing a flat tire when he was approached from behind and was assaulted. During the assault he fell to the ground and was kicked several times causing him to go unconscious. When the victim regained consciousness, he noticed his vehicle and personnel affects had been gone through. No surveillance video available.
1740 Huntington Drive (Kim and Sue Beauty). Between November 14, 2022 6:00 PM and November 15, 2022 7:00 AM suspect(s) unknown shattered the front glass door and entered the business. Once inside, the suspect(s) ransacked the location and stole a wireless phone. Loss was approximately $120, and approximately $250 in damages. No surveillance video available.
751 Encanto Parkway (Encanto Park). On November 15, 2022 between 8:15 AM and 10:30 AM suspect(s) unknown shattered the side window to the victim’s vehicle a 2019 Honda Odyssey while it was parked at the location. Suspect(s) ransacked the trunk and stole multiple bicycle parts. Loss was approximately $6,500 and approximately $1,100 in damages. No surveillance video available.
November 16, 2022
1050 Huntington Drive (Target). On November 16, 2022 at 7:43 PM the suspect a male Hispanic adult (David Lara) known to target as a habitual thief entered the location and walked directly to the display area containing “Nicorette” gum is located. The suspect selected ten packs of the gum and one bottle weight loss pills and placed them inside his backpack. The suspect exited the location on a skateboard passing all open registers failing to pay for the items. Loss was approximately $965. Surveillance video available.
November 17, 2022
Las Lomas Drive and Huntington Drive. Between November 16, 2022 11:30 PM and November 17, 2022 7:30 AM suspect(s) unknown shattered the front passenger side window to the victim’s vehicle a 2004 Toyota Corolla while it was parked at the location. Suspect(s) stole the battery and rear-view mirror. Loss was approximately $400 and approximately $800 in damages. No surveillance video available.
November 18, 2022
915 Highland Avenue. Between November 17, 2022 9:00 PM and November 18, 2022 5:00 PM suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s scooter a red and black 2019 TaoTao Quantum 150. No surveillance video available. Scooter outstanding.
November 19, 2022
1263 Huntington Drive (Starbucks). Between November 18, 2022 11:00 PM and November 19, 2022 4:00 AM suspect(s) unknown shattered the front glass door and entered the business. Once inside the suspect(s) ransacked the location and stole money from the safe. Loss was approximately $1,800, and approximately $5000 in damages. Surveillance video pending.
Holiday Safety Tips
Traveling for the Holidays? Be Prepared
While many will choose to stay home this year, if you do travel, be sure your vehicle is in good running condition, get plenty of rest and be prepared for any emergency. Traveling by car during the holidays has the highest fatality rate of any major form of transportation based on fatalities per passenger mile.
Stay safe on the roads over the holidays
— and every day:
- Get a good night’s sleep before departing and avoid drowsy driving.
- Leave early, planning ahead for heavy traffic.
- Make sure every person in the vehicle is properly buckled up no matter how long or short the distance traveled.
- Put that cell phone away; many distractions occur while driving, but cell phones are the main culprit.
- Practice defensive driving.
- Designate a sober driver to make it home safely after a holiday party; alcohol and drugs (prescription and illegal) can cause impairment.
