The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of January 08, 2023 – January 14, 2023.
January 8, 2023
- Grand Theft Auto (Attempt) :
1600 Block of 1st Street. On January 8, 2023 at 2:00 AM, suspect(s) unknown driving a grey ford tow truck with no plates attempted to take the victim's parked vehicle, a green 1959 Chevy Bel Air. No surveillance video is available.
January 9, 2023
January 10, 2023
1302 Huntington Drive (Carl’s Jr). On January 10, 2023 at 2:00 PM, the victim was walking in the parking lot of Carl’s Jr. when she was approached by a known male black adult transient. The suspect was holding a long metal pole and speaking incoherently towards the victim. Without warning, the suspect swung the metal pipe toward the victim. The victim was able to back out of the way, avoiding being struck in the face. Fearing for her safety, the victim ran away and immediately advised her boyfriend of the incident. The victim’s boyfriend, followed by the victim, responded to the scene, where the boyfriend confronted the suspect. As the boyfriend confronted the suspect, he was swung at with the metal pole by the suspect. The second victim, being nearly hit, grabbed hold of the suspect, placed him in a headlock, and brought him down to the ground, where he detained him pending arrival of law enforcement. No surveillance video is available.
934 Hamilton Road (Wings Shop Halal). On January 10, 2023 at 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 the money left in the register. The loss was approximately $1,500 and approximately $3,000 in damages to the shattered door. Video surveillance was not immediately available due to the security monitor being stolen.
940 Hamilton Road (Subway). On January 10, 2023 at 4:17 AM, suspect(s) unknown shattered the front glass door and entered the business. Once inside, the suspect(s) ransacked the location and stole the money left in the register. The loss was approximately $560, and approximately $5,500 in damages to the register, and $4,000 to the shattered door. Surveillance video showed a male black adult, approximately 25 years old, 5’10”, 160 lbs., wearing a black hoodie, black pants, and white gloves, throwing an unknown object at the front window.
1104 Huntington Drive (Fred Loya Insurance). On January 10, 2023 at 5:27 AM, suspect(s) unknown shattered the front glass door and entered the business. Once inside, the suspect(s) ransacked the location and stole unknown property. The loss was unknown at the time of the report, and approximately $1,000 in damages to the shattered door. Surveillance video showed a male adult wearing a black hoodie, red pants with a white stripe down the leg and red shoes hitting the front window.
January 11, 2023
Duarte Road and Buena Vista Street. On January 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM, the victim was riding his bicycle on Duarte Road when a white 2017 Hyundai Tucson sideswiped the victim, causing him to fall off. The Suspect in the vehicle proceeded to reverse the vehicle and attempt to hit the victim again. The victim jumped out of the way as the vehicle drove over his bicycle. An anonymous witness observed the incident and provided law enforcement with the vehicle's license plate. The victim was transported to the hospital for his injuries. No surveillance video is available.
- Grand Theft (Catalytic converter):
2422 Huntington Drive (Reliable Auto Center). On January 11, 2023 between 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM, suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s catalytic converter to his vehicle, a blue 2003 Toyota Sequoia. The loss was approximately $2,000.
January 12, 2023
January 13, 2023
- Grand Theft (Catalytic converter):
1300 Block of Galen Street. On January 13, 2023 between 12:00 AM and 6:05 AM, suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s catalytic converter to his vehicle, a white 2021 Nissan NV200 van. The loss was approximately $2,000.
- Grand Theft (Catalytic converter):
2100 Block of Buena Vista Street. On January 13, 2023 at 2:52 AM, suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s catalytic converter to his vehicle, a white 2015 Nissan NV200 van. The loss was approximately $1,000. Surveillance video showed an unknown vehicle arriving at 0252 hours with a 5’08 to 5’10 tall person weighing 180-200 lbs. wearing dark clothing approaching his vehicle.
January 14, 2023
1450 Mountain Avenue (Harbor Freight). On January 14, 2023 at 6:35 PM, suspect(s) unknown, a male Hispanic adult wearing blue pants, a black hoodie, and a black face mask, and a male black adult wearing black pants, a black hoodie, and a dark face mask known by employees as “Warehouse Bandits” entered the location and walked directly to the welder and generator areas. Both suspects chose an item (3500-watt “predator” generator and a “Titanium” welder) and exited the location without attempting to purchase the items. The loss was approximately $2,200, and surveillance video is available. Suspects left in a red Ford Expedition with plastic wrap on the driver’s side panel.
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS
Homeowner’s Safeguarding Tips:
- Certified technicians should install security systems and include a loud siren, sensors on the doors, and motion sensors throughout the home.
- Deadbolt locks can provide your best security. Using high-quality, name-brand locks can be well worth your investment.
- Consider installing motion-activated outdoor floodlights. Make sure that they are placed high enough not to be tampered with.
- Use an etching tool to mark your valuables. Use your driver's license number, not your Social Security Number.
- Keep the model and serial numbers of valuables in a secure location.
- Keep the garage door closed whether you are at home or not. Thieves love to steal lawnmowers and tools from garages.
- Install peepholes in your exterior doors, and do not open the door to someone you do not know.
