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The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of September 10, 2023 – September 16, 2023.        
 
September 10, 2023

• No significant activity.

 
September 11, 2023

• Burglary (Commercial):

1620 Huntington Drive (Duarte Unified School District). On September 11, 2023 at 2 AM, suspect unknown, a male adult wearing a black and white jacket and black pants, shattered the window of the location, entered the business and ransacked the victim’s office. The loss was unknown at time of report. Surveillance video is available.
 

• Burglary (Commercial):

1750 Evergreen Avenue (A3 Apparel). Between September 8, 2023 5 PM and September 11, 2023 7:40 AM, suspect(s) unknown shattered the window to the business and entered the location. Suspect(s) stole the victim’s laptop and monitor. The loss was approximately $2,700. No surveillance video is available.
 
September 12, 2023

• Petty Theft (Shoplifting):

1322 Huntington Drive (Grocery Outlet). On September 12, 2023 at 2:05 PM, suspect(s) unknown, two female black adults, one wearing a black shirt and gray pants and the other wearing a black hoodie and light gray pants entered the location and walked directly to the medicine aisle. The two suspects selected multiple bottles of “Tylenol” and placed them into a red hand basket and walked out of the location without attempting to purchase the items. The suspects entered a dark colored sedan and fled the area in an unknown direction. The loss was approximately $415. Surveillance video is available.
 

• Grand Theft Auto:

Central Avenue / Bradbury Avenue. On September 12, 2023 between 12 PM and 1 PM, suspect(s) unknown stole the victim's parked vehicle, a black 2023 Ford Bronco. No surveillance video is available.
 
September 13, 2023

• Robbery:

1050 Huntington Drive (Target). On September 13, 2023 at 8:25 PM, the suspect, a male Hispanic adult 34 years old wearing a black shirt and blue jeans, entered the location, walked to the electronic aisle and selected two “Texas Instruments” calculators. The suspect walked to another portion of the store, where he placed the items into his personal backpack and exited the store’s entrance/exit without attempting to purchase the items. As the suspect exited the location, he was contacted by loss prevention, who identified himself as such. The suspect threatened to spray the employee if he attempted to stop him. Fearing he would get sprayed, the employee let the suspect go. Responding deputies arrested the suspect a short distance away. Surveillance video is available.
 
September 14, 2023

• Petty Theft:

1500 Duarte Road (City of Hope). Between September 13, 2023 10 PM and September 14, 2023 6 AM, suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s wallet she had left in her office overnight. The loss was approximately $50. No surveillance video is available.
 
September 15, 2023

• No significant activity.

 
September 16, 2023

• Petty Theft:

1050 Huntington Drive (Target). On September 16, 2023 5:05 PM, suspect unknown, a male Asian adult 40 years old wearing a gray sweater and a blue backpack, entered the location, walked to the medicine aisle and selected multiple packages of pain killers. The suspect walked to another portion of the store, where he placed the items into his personal backpack and exited the store’s entrance/exit without attempting to purchase the items. The loss was approximately $700. Surveillance video is available. The suspect was arrested on September 18, 2023 while committing another theft at same location.
   
 Why Is This Important?
 
· Clean-up Your Digital Past: Sift through all your social networking accounts, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tumblr, Snapchat, TikTok, and other online communities, and delete ALL the posts, comments, tags, and reactions that could impact your personal or professional life. 
 
· NEVER Share Personal Identifiable Information (PII) Online: Limit what information you post on social media, and think twice before you post. 
 
· Strengthen Privacy and Security Settings: Turning your profiles to “private” gives you more control over your information. Connect only with people you trust, and ALWAYS treat your social media posts as if they are public. 
 
· “If You Connect IT, Protect IT:” Network-connected devices are subject to virus and malware threats. Thus, protect your devices with the latest software updates and patches, along with anti-virus software. 
 
· Implement Two-factor Authentication: Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of protection to your devices and accounts. 
 
· Do Not Reuse Passwords: Maintaining strong passwords can be a daunting task; however, a good password manager can help simplify this process. 
 
· Take Social Media Hygiene Seriously: Remember, it's not secure without you. Recent incidents have highlighted social media vulnerabilities are real; however, with some simple adjustments and considerations, you can minimize your Internet profile and protect you and your family.