The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of November 19, 2023 – November 25, 2023.
November 19, 2023
November 20, 2023
- Grand Theft (Shoplifting):
1050 Huntington Drive (Target). On November 20, 2023 at 3:49 PM, the suspect, a male White wearing a blue sweater and black pants identified as Stephen Banks, entered the location, went to the pharmacy aisle and selected multiple boxes of over-the-counter medication. While at the pharmacy area, the suspect concealed the items in a tan backpack. The suspect exited the location without attempting to purchase the items and ran towards the parking lot when loss prevention attempted to detain him. Responding deputies detained the suspect a short while later. The stolen items were valued at approximately $1,200. Surveillance video is available.
- Petty Theft (Shoplifting):
1050 Huntington Drive (Target). On November 20, 2023 at 4:49 PM, while deputies were at the location arresting a suspect for shoplifting, they were advised of a second suspect, a male Hispanic wearing a black shirt and white shorts, in the clothing department concealing items in a duffle bag. The suspect exited the location through a fire exit without attempting to purchase the items, where loss prevention pointed him out to awaiting deputies. The stolen items were valued at approximately $440. Surveillance video is available.
November 21, 2023
- Petty Theft (Shoplifting):
1470 Mountain Avenue (Best Buy). On November 21, 2023 at 5:15 PM, the suspect, a male Black adult 5’10”, 180 Lbs., wearing blue “Adidas” sweatpants and a black hoodie, entered the location, went to the electronics aisle, and selected a bluetooth speaker. The suspect exited the location without attempting to purchase the items and ran south through the parking lot and out of view. The loss was approximately $275. Surveillance video is available.
- Grand Theft (Shoplifting):
2315 Huntington Drive (CVS). On November 21, 2023 at 4:06 PM, the suspects, a male Hispanic adult, wearing a red hat, red and gray shirt and blue jeans and a female Hispanic suspect wearing a green and blue shirt and dark pants, entered the location and went walking around the store placing multiple household items and multiple bottles of liquor into a shopping cart. The suspects exited the location through the fire exit without attempting to purchase the items and entered an older black model Acura sedan, drove south and out of view. The loss was approximately $750. Surveillance video is available.
November 22, 2023
1400 Block of Third Street. On November 22, 2023 between 12 AM and 11:30 AM, suspect(s) unknown stole the victim's parked vehicle, a red 2017 Hyundai Sonata. No surveillance video is available.
November 23, 2023
November 24, 2023
1193 Huntington Drive (Planet Fitness). On November 24, 2023 between 10:20 PM and 11 PM, suspect(s) unknown shattered the front passenger side window to the victim’s locked vehicle, a blue Lexus 250, and ransacked the interior. The suspect(s) stole the victim’s purse that was on the seat in plain view. The loss was approximately $1,000. No surveillance video is available.
1193 Huntington Drive (Planet Fitness). On November 24, 2023 between 10 PM and 11:21 PM, suspect(s) unknown shattered the front driver side window to the victim’s locked vehicle, a black Honda Civic, and ransacked the interior. The suspect(s) stole the victim’s wallet that he placed in his center console. The loss was approximately $400. No surveillance video is available.
- Grand Theft (Shoplifting):
2315 Huntington Drive (CVS). On 11/24/23 at 6:25 PM, the suspects, a female Black adult 20-30 years old, wearing a light-colored shirt, and tan pants and a second female Black adult suspect 40-50 years old wearing a white shirt and white pants, entered the location and went directly to the makeup department. The suspects selected numerous expensive cosmetic items and placed them inside large bags they had brought with them. The suspects exited the location without attempting to purchase the items and entered an unknown sedan and drove out of view. The loss was approximately $4,125. Surveillance video is available.
November 25, 2023
HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS - HOW TO PREVENT A HOME BURGLARY
- Whenever you go outside, lock the door and take the key with you, even if you are stepping next door or out mowing the back yard.
- Don't put valuables near a window, especially items that can be carried away easily.
- Be sure to secure your garage door. Please do not leave it open when you are away.
- When you aren't home, use a timer set to turn interior lights on and off at varying intervals as though someone was home.
- If someone comes to your door asking to use the telephone, make the call yourself. Don't invite the person inside your home.
- Don't hide a spare key under the doormat. Thieves know all the good hiding places.
- Trim back any trees or shrubs near doors and windows to eliminate hiding places for would-be thieves.
- At night, make sure all the doors and windows are locked.
