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The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of January 28, 2024 – February 3, 2024.
 
January 28, 2024

• No significant activity.

 
January 29, 2024

• No significant activity.

 
January 30, 2024

• Burglary (Residential):

2600 Block of Hacienda Drive. On January 30, 2024 between 12 PM and 12:46 PM, suspects unknown, two male hispanic adults wearing dark colored hoodie, removed the window screen to the location and entered the residence. The suspects fled the location through the rear sliding glass door shortly afterwards with unknown items. Prior to fleeing, one of the suspects dropped a wallet and passport. The value of stolen property was unknown at the time of the report. No surveillance video is available.
 

• Grand Theft Auto:

Kellwil Way and Buena Vista Street. On January 30, 2024 between 3:30 AM and 6 AM, suspect(s) unknown stole the victim's parked vehicle, a White 2008 Ford F250. No surveillance video is available.
 
January 31, 2024

• Grand Theft:

900 Block of Lewiston Street. Between January 30, 2024 8:30 PM and January 31, 2024 3:20 AM, suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s catalytic converter from his parked vehicle, a 2014 Toyota Corolla. The loss was approximately $1,200. No surveillance video is available. 
 

• Grand Theft:

900 Block of Lewiston Street. Between January 30, 2024 3 PM and January 31, 2024 3 AM, suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s catalytic converter from his parked vehicle, a 2003 Toyota Corolla. The loss was approximately $1,500. No surveillance video is available. 
 

• Petty Theft (Shoplifting):

1600 Mountain Avenue (Walmart). On January 31, 2024 at 3:11 PM, the suspects unknown, a female hispanic adult in her 20’s wearing a black hoodie, and blue jeans and a male hispanic adult in his 20’s wearing a black hoodie, and blue jeans, entered the location and went directly to the vacuum section. The suspects selected two vacuums and exited the location through the emergency exit without attempting to purchase the items. The suspects entered a silver sedan and left in an unknown direction. The loss was approximately $875. Surveillance video is available.
 

• Petty Theft (Shoplifting):

2315 Huntington Drive (CVS). On January 31, 2024 at 5:10 PM, suspects unknown, a male hispanic adult wearing a green hoodie and a male black adult wearing a gray hoodie, entered the location with duffle bags. The suspects selected multiple items, stuffed them into duffle bags, and walked out of the location without attempting to purchase the items. The suspects fled the area in an unknown direction. The loss was approximately $935. Surveillance video is available.
 
February 1, 2024

• Burglary (Residential:

3400 Block of Fallcreek Road. On February 1, 2024 between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM, suspect(s) unknown shattered the rear sliding glass door to the location and entered the residence. The suspects ransacked the location and removed two safes that were not secured. The value of stolen property was approximately $3,000. No surveillance video is available.
 
February 2, 2024

• Aggravated Assault:

2500 Block of Gardi Street. On February 2, 2024 at 1:30 PM, the victim and the suspect, who are father and son, were at the location involved in a verbal argument. The suspect (son) punched and kicked the victim several times, produced a kitchen knife, and struck the victim in the right arm as he attempted to protect himself. The suspect was detained by responding deputies. No surveillance video is available.
 
February 3, 2024

• No significant activity.

  The reason is the value of the metals used in the manufacturing of the catalytic converters. Catalytic converters contain platinum, rhodium, and palladium. The metals are expensive and thieves sell the converters to scrap yards for several hundred dollars per piece, depending on the size of the converter and the current rate on the metals inside it. It can cost you, on average up, to $2000 to replace a catalytic converter, and it is illegal to drive your car without one. The resulting gap in your exhaust system also makes the car run poorly until it is fixed.

HOW TO PREVENT A CATALTYIC CONVERTER THEFT
Always park in well-lit areas when possible. If you have a personal garage, keep your car in the garage with the door closed when the vehicle is not in use. Park your vehicle close to a building entrance or the nearest access road when parking in a public lot. This is due to the increased amount of pedestrian traffic in those areas.

Security devices are available that attach to the converter, making it harder to steal. Having the converter welded in place also makes it more difficult to remove. Video surveillance around your garage or driveway is also useful if you have the budget for it. Engrave your vehicle identification number (VIN) or license plate onto your catalytic converter to make it easier to identify if it gets stolen.