The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of July 23, 2023 – July 29, 2023.
July 23, 2023
July 24, 2023
2000 Block of Delford Avenue. Between July 23, 2023 9:40 PM and July 24, 2023 7 AM, the suspect(s) unknown stole the victim's parked vehicle, a silver 2013 Kia Optima LIC 8ROW998. No surveillance video is available.
- Petty Theft (Shoplifting):
1050 Huntington Drive (Target). On July 24, 2023 at 3:19 PM, the suspect, a male black adult identified as Max Graves, entered the location, went to the luggage aisle, selected a red “SKYLINE” 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 $870. Surveillance video is available.
July 25, 2023
July 26, 2023
1050 Huntington Drive (Target). On July 26, 2023 at 8:30 PM, the suspect, a female white adult 35 years old, wearing a camouflage hat and a black dress, entered the location, selected multiple items, and placed them inside a “Target” shopping cart. The suspect passed all registers without attempting to purchase the items and exited the location. As the suspect exited the location, loss prevention attempted to stop her when she threatened to stab him if he did not get out of the way. Responding deputies detained the suspect a short distance away. The stolen merchandise was approximately $3,000 in value. Surveillance video is available.
1131 Central Avenue (CarMax). On July 26, 2023 at 10 AM, suspect #1, a male black adult 69 years old wearing a blue shirt and black shorts, and suspect #2, a male white adult 63 years old wearing a white shirt and black shorts, were inside the location waiting in line to make payments. Both suspects began to argue regarding their placement in line. Suspect #2 used a racial slur towards suspect #1, and both suspects stepped outside, and a fistfight occurred. Suspect #1 produced a knife and slashed suspect #2 in the hand. Suspect #2 ran away in fear for his life while suspect #1 continued to chase him. Both suspects were later detained and arrested at “Target.” Surveillance video is available.
1450 Mountain Avenue (Harbor Freight). On July 26, 2023 at 12:10 PM, suspect(s) unknown, a male Hispanic adult wearing a pink shirt with a black reflector vest on top and blue pants, and a female Hispanic adult wearing a black and white plaid shirt and blue jean shorts entered the location and went directly to the generator section. The suspects selected two inverter generators, a 1700 amp jump starter, and a Hi frequency charger and exited the location without attempting to pay for the items. The suspects fled the location in an unknown direction. The loss was approximately $2,720. Surveillance video is available.
July 27, 2023
- Petty Theft (Shoplifting):
1346 Huntington Drive (Auto Zone). On July 27, 2023 at 3:30 PM, suspect unknown, a male Hispanic adult wearing a blue shirt and gray sweatpants, walked to the light bulb aisle, where he selected a pack of “Sylvania” light bulbs and exited the location without paying. The suspect fled the area in a gray VW Passat. The loss was approximately $80. A possible surveillance video is available.
July 28, 2023
July 29, 2023
- Petty Theft (Shoplifting):
2000 Block of Broach Avenue. On July 29, 2023 Between 3 AM and 7 AM, the suspect(s) unknown cut out the rear passenger side window to the victim’s parked vehicle, a 2016 silver Hyundai Veloster and stole his fire department gear, an iPad and a laptop. The loss was approximately $2,500. No surveillance video is available.
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS
We recommend you take the following steps to protect your property and to discourage would-be criminals from committing auto burglaries or theft from unlocked vehicles:
- Do not leave valuable items visible in your car. Car burglary and theft from unlocked vehicles is a crime of opportunity, be sure to keep your car clean from any clutter.
- Don’t think your dark-tinted windows will hide your valuables. Thieves often use flashlights to see through the tint.
- Close all windows and lock all doors before leaving your vehicle.
- Park in well-lit, heavily populated areas.
- Make a copy of your registration and insurance, and keep them in your wallet or purse. Then remove all forms of identification from your vehicle. Anyone with permission to drive your vehicle should also have a copy of the registration and insurance with them to furnish to law enforcement if necessary.
- Do not leave garage door openers in parked vehicles.
- If you are parking your vehicle for several days, check on it periodically.
- Inspect your vehicle regularly. Thieves often remove license plates or replace them with stolen plates from stolen vehicles or take vehicle registration tabs.
- Secure truck tailgates. Tailgates are stolen due to the ease of removal.
- Catalytic converter theft is on the rise. Get your converter engraved with some sort of identifying number on it.
It is also important to follow these basic safety tips to keep your property safe. Most importantly, ALWAYS Call Temple Sheriff’s Station for any suspicious activity at (626) 285-7171.
