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The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of October 15, 2023 – October 21, 2023.        
 
October 15, 2023

• Grand Theft:

1050 Huntington Drive (Target). On October 15, 2023 at 8:15 PM, the suspects, a female Hispanic in her 30’s, 5’03”, 220 lbs. wearing a black shirt and blue jeans, a second female Hispanic in her 20’s 5’08”, 120 lbs. wearing a blue jacket and blue jeans, and a male Hispanic adult in his 30’s, 5”10”, 180 lbs. wearing a gray and white plaid shirt and blue jeans, enter the location and walk to the appliance section. The suspects selected a “Dyson” vacuum, an “Ember” tumbler, and a “Breville” coffee maker and exited the location without attempting to purchase the items and walked towards the parking lot. The store loss prevention attempted to detain the suspects and retrieved the “Beville” coffee maker before the suspects fled in a silver four door sedan with a license plate of 8WAJ007. The stolen/recovered items were valued at approximately $1,850. Surveillance video is available.
 
October 16, 2023

• Homicide:

1000 Block of Kellwil Way. On October 16, 2023 at 1:30 AM, the victim, a known (East Side Duarte) gang member was outside of his residence, when he was shot at by suspect(s) unknown. Surveillance video is available. Ongoing investigation by the Homicide Bureau.
 
October 17, 2023

• Grand Theft:

1330 Highland Avenue (Duarte Church). On October 17, 2023 at 11 AM, suspect unknown, a male wearing all black and a gray baseball cap, stole the victim’s unlocked electric “Sola Heybike” bicycle which was in front of the location. The loss was approximately $1,350. Surveillance video is available.
 

• Grand Theft:

1042 Huntington Drive (Duarte Public Safety Office). On October 17, 2023 at 11:30 AM, the suspect, a male white adult wearing a navy cap, dark blue shirt, and tan pants, entered the victim's unlocked city owned vehicle, a 2020 Ford Ranger, that was parked at the location. The suspect after noticing he had been issued a parking citation for illegally parking his vehicle, a 2015 white Toyota Tacoma with a license plate of 46043J3,   entered the city owned vehicle, stole a radio, and an “iPad” Pro. The loss was approximately $1,650. Surveillance video is available.
 
October 18, 2023

• Burglary (Commercial):

1314 Duarte Road (La Paloma). Between October 17, 2023 8 PM and October 18, 2023 5:30 AM, suspect(s) unknown shattered the front window to the location. The suspect(s) entered the business and stole the register and its contents. The loss was approximately $2,100. Possible surveillance video is available.
 

• Grand Theft:

1400 block of Three Ranch Road. On October 18, 2023 at 4:30 AM, suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s catalytic converter from his parked vehicle, a 2018 Toyota Tacoma. Two males wearing dark hoodies seen leaving the area in a dark colored 4 door “Infiniti” driven by a third suspect. The loss was approximately $1,000. Surviellance video is available.

 October 19, 2023

• No significant activity.

 
October 20, 2023

• Burglary Vehicle:

802 Buena Vista Street (Monte Vista). On October 20, 2023 between 3 PM and 11:15 PM, suspect(s) unknown shattered the rear passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle, a 2022 Mercedes Benz with a license plate of GLE450N. The suspect(s) entered the vehicle and stole the victim’s pink “Coach” handbag that was behind her seat. The loss was approximately $830. No surveillance video is available.
 

• Grand Theft:

900 Block of Huntington Drive. Between October 19, 2023 7:30 PM and October 20, 2023 7:45 AM, suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s three tires/rims from his parked vehicle, a 2022 Jeep Wagoneer. The loss was approximately $3,500. No surveillance video is available.
 
October 21, 2023

• Burglary (Commercial):

1741 Huntington Drive (Art’s Kitchen). Between October 20, 2023 8 PM and October 21, 2023 5:30 AM, suspect(s) unknown shattered the front window to the location. The suspect(s) entered the business and stole the register and its contents. The loss was approximately $1,000. Possible surveillance video is available.
 

• Petty Theft (Shoplifting):

1600 Mountain Avenue (Walmart). On October 21, 2023 at 1:55 PM, the suspect, a male Hispanic in his 30’s, wearing a gray jacket, and blue jeans, entered the location and walked to the electronics section. The suspect selected several speaker sound bar systems and placed them into a shopping cart. The suspect exited the location through an emergency exit without attempting to purchase the items and ran towards the “Seidners” parking lot where he stopped at a white four door sedan driven by a male Hispanic in his 40’s wearing a white shirt. The suspects fled in the four-door sedan with a partial license plate of 7SMS68. The stolen items were valued at approximately $460. Surveillance video is available.
  1. PROVIDE ADULT SUPERVISION
Trick or treat is safer – not to mention more fun – in groups, and adult supervision is essential. So get together with other adults and make an evening of it. Bring cellphones for quick pictures and emergencies, but leave them in your pockets to avoid getting distracted.
 
2. STAY ON THE SIDEWALKS
The thrill of the holiday often factors into accidents as excited kids rush from door to door. Keep children on the sidewalks, and shepherd them carefully when they need to cross the road. In areas without sidewalks, walk on the far edge of the road, facing traffic.
 
3. CAREFULLY CHECK CANDY
Check candy for choking hazards like gum and hard candies. Throw away any candy that is not sealed with a wrapper and avoid homemade treats received from strangers.
 
4. CHOOSE BRIGHT AND VISIBLE COSTUMES
When selecting a costume, opt for the bright-colored outfits and add a touch of reflective tape to the material. Stick some reflective tape on their trick-or-treat bags as well so they can be easily spotted by motorists. Lastly, don’t forget to make sure they’re equipped with a flashlight or glow stick – must-have accessories for any costume.
 
5. MAKE SURE COSTUMES ARE WELL-FITTED AND SAFE
Being visible isn’t the only safety consideration for a costume. The right fit is just as important. Here’s some advice on keeping your child’s ensemble safe and secure:
Prevent accidental tripping or entanglement by making sure costumes aren’t too big or long
Avoid masks that block vision, but if your child wears one – it should have large eye, nose and mouth openings. You can also op for makeup or face paint as an alternative
Costumes, wigs and accessories should contain a label indicating they are flame resistant
Make sure accessories such as swords, canes, or sticks are not sharp or too long
 
6. MAKEUP SAFETY
If makeup is a part of your child’s Halloween costume plans, make sure it is non-toxic and test it on a small area first. Before your child goes to bed, make sure to remove all makeup.
 
7. JACK-O-LANTERN SAFETY
Young children can paint or color their pumpkins instead of carving. Or have them draw a face with markers and an adult can do the carving. Use colorful glow sticks inside your Jack-o-lanterns instead of candles to prevent burns.
 
8. HOME DECORATION SAFETY
If you’re turning your home into a haunted house, keep safety in mind: make sure steps, sidewalks, porches and paths are well-lit and free of decorations and holiday props. Keep decorations away from fireplaces and candles.
 
9. TAKE PRECAUTION AGAINST PRANKS AND VANDALISM
Unfortunately, vandalism often increases during Halloween. That’s why taking these precautions is a good idea:
If you’re going away during Halloween, make it seem like you’re still home by turning down the volume of your answering machine and phone, covering your garage windows, and leaving your curtains in normal positions with valuables out of sight.

• Install outdoor lighting (activated by a photocell or movement) to illuminate the area around your home during Halloween.
• Consider purchasing a security system that directly alerts police to intruders.
• Trim shrubs and large trees before Halloween so trespassers have fewer hiding spots.
• Make sure your homeowners insurance policy is up-to-date.