Full Notification

The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of July 2, 2023 – July 8, 2023.        
 
July 2, 2023

• No significant activity.

 
July 3, 2023

• Shoplifting:

1050 Huntington Drive (Target). On July 3, 2023 at 3:50 PM, the suspect, a male black adult identified as Max Graves, entered the location, went to the luggage aisle, selected a “Swiss Gear” suitcase, and proceeded to the liquor aisle. While at the liquor aisle, the suspect concealed several bottles of tequila inside the suitcase. The suspect exited the location without attempting to purchase the items and walked towards the parking lot and out of view. The loss was approximately $600. Surveillance video is available.
 
July 4, 2023

• No significant activity.

 
July 5, 2023

• Grand Theft Auto:

1300 Block of Huntington Drive. On July 5, 2023 between 6 PM and 6:30 PM, suspect(s) unknown stole the victim's parked vehicle, a silver 2015 Hyundai Sonata. No surveillance video is available.
 

• Grand Theft Auto:

1131 Central Avenue (CarMax). On July 5, 2023 at 5:30 PM, the location reported that an unknown suspect purchased a vehicle using false information on May 12, 2023. The vehicle was a grey 2022 Land Rover Defender. No surveillance video is available.
 
 July 6, 2023

• No significant activity.

 
July 7, 2023

• Robbery (Carjacking):

1600 Mountain Avenue (Walmart). On July 7, 2023 at 5:12 AM, the victim was at the location waiting in his blue 2002 Jeep Liberty for his carpool partner when a male black adult wearing a dark hoodie pulled tightly around his face and ordered him out of the vehicle while pointing a black semi-auto handgun at him. The victim fearing for his life exited the vehicle. Upon the victim exiting the vehicle, he observed a second male black adult wearing a dark hoodie tightly wrapped around his face and also holding a firearm. Both suspects placed the muzzles of their weapons on the victim’s face and ordered him to look down and away from them. The victim was ordered to hand over the vehicle keys, his wallet, and his phone, to which he complied. As the victim was looking away, he heard his vehicle speeding off. Moments later, he heard a vehicle collision and looked back and saw a white follow vehicle had collided with the rear of his vehicle. Both vehicles sped off westbound on Central Avenue and out of view. The loss was approximately $6,300. No surveillance video is available.
 
July 8, 2023

• Burglary (Vehicle):

2500 Block of Maynard Drive. Between July 7, 2023 at 6 PM and July 8, 2023 9:20 AM, suspect(s) unknown entered the victim's locked vehicle, a black 2004 Ford Expedition, by unknown means and stole miscellaneous items. The loss was approximately $700. No surveillance video is available.     
 
  VEHICLE SECURITY
You can prevent vehicle theft!
Most cars are taken by amateurs who can be stopped fairly easily. You can increase your protection against this type of crime by taking the following sensible precautions:
 
Lock up
• An unlocked car is an open invitation to a car thief. Lock up when you leave your car, and take the keys with you.
• Lock the trunk or tailgate.
• Close all windows — professional thieves have tools that unlock cars through the smallest openings.
• Be sure vent or wind-wing windows are shut tight.
• When you park the car, remove cellular phones and other valuable possessions. Do not leave backpacks/gym bags or packages lying on the seat or in plain view. Lock all valuables in your trunk or take them with you.
• Lock your car even if you are making a quick stop at the gas station, convenience store, or mini-mall.

Park carefully
• Don’t leave your vehicle unattended in parking lots for an extended period. A car is five times more likely to be stolen or broken into from an unattended lot than from a busy street or attended lot.
• Never attach a tag with your name and address to your key ring. If the keys are lost or stolen, the tag will lead the thief directly to your car and your home.
• At night, park in well-lit areas.
• Turn wheels sharply toward the curb when parking to make it extra difficult for thieves to tow your car.
 
Operation I.D.
• With an electric engraver, etch your driver’s license number (preceded by the letters “CA”) on catalytic converters, tailgates, and other valuable items.
• Record your vehicle identification number and store it in a safe place.
Keep the vehicle registration in your wallet or purse, not in your car.
 
Use anti-theft devices
• Consider the purchase and installation of security devices, such as:
          • Ignition switch or “kill switch”
          • Fuel switch
          • Alarm device to activate a siren, horn, or lights – or all three – to frighten the thief away.
          • Locking device that attaches to the steering wheel or brake pedal.