The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of March 24, 2024 – March 30, 2024.
March 24, 2024
- Petty Theft (Shoplifting):
1322 Huntington Drive (Grocery Outlet). On March 24, 2024 at 9:11 PM, the suspect, a male hispanic adult in his 20’s wearing a black jacket, black pants, and a gray beanie, entered the location, went to the laundry detergent aisle, and selected a case of laundry detergent. The suspect proceeded to pass all manned registers failing to purchase the items. The suspect was last seen walking westbound towards Buena Vista Street and out of view. The loss was approximately $127. Surveillance video is available.
March 25, 2024
2000 Block of Park Rose Avenue. On March 25, 2024 between 1 AM and 6 AM, suspect(s) unknown stole the victim's parked vehicle, a red 1998 Honda Civic. No surveillance video is available.
March 26, 2024
2745 Huntington Drive (We Pack it All). Between March 25, 2024 9:45 PM and March 26, 2024 at 2:46 AM, suspect(s) unknown shattered the front passenger side window to the victim’s vehicle, a 2024 Honda HRV, that was parked at the location. The suspect(s) entered her vehicle and stole her purse from the front seat that was in plain view. The loss was approximately $375. No video is surveillance.
- Grand Theft (Shoplifting):
2315 Huntington Drive (CVS). On March 26, 2024 at 10:08 PM, two suspects, female black adults in there 30’s, entered the location and went directly to the cosmetic section. The suspects selected multiple cosmetic items and exited the location without attempting to purchase the items. The suspects entered a white vehicle and left towards the 605 freeway on ramp. The loss was approximately $2,000. Surveillance video is available.
March 27, 2024
March 28, 2024
1800 Block of Second Street. On March 28, 2024 at 8:11 PM, the suspects, a male hispanic adult wearing a black sweater, blue jeans, and a white surgical mask, and a second male adult wearing a light colored hat, a black sweater, blue jeans, and a white surgical mask, were observed on video surveillance entering the location through an unlocked rear door. The suspects ransacked the location and stole unknown items.
2500 Block of Maynard Drive. On March 28, 2024 at 8:24 PM, the suspect, the owner’s niece who is a female white adult that does not live at the location, forced entry into the location by shattering a window. The victim fearing for her safety fled the location and called “911”. When Deputies arrived, they detained and arrested the suspect inside the location.
- Petty Theft (Shoplifting):
1050 Huntington Drive (Target). On March 28, 2024 at 3:10 PM, while conducting surveillance at the location with Target Loss prevention, Deputies observed a female black adult, wearing a black and white dress with a light colored under shirt, conceal multiple items of cosmetics in her purse. The suspect proceeded to the entrance/exit of the location without attempting to purchase the items. As the suspect exited the location, she was contacted by awaiting deputies where they arrested her for shoplifting. The stolen merchandise was valued at approximately $180 in value. Surveillance video is available.
- Petty Theft (Shoplifting):
1050 Huntington Drive (Target). On March 28, 2024 at 4:10 PM, while conducting surveillance at the location with Target Loss prevention, Deputies observed a female white adult, wearing an orange jacket with a black under shirt, conceal multiple items of cosmetics in her jacket pockets. The suspect proceeded to the entrance/exit of the location without attempting to purchase the items. As the suspect exited the location, she was contacted by awaiting deputies where they arrested her for shoplifting. The stolen merchandise was valued at approximately $80 in value. Surveillance video is available.
March 29, 2024
1533 Huntington Drive (Day’s Inn). On March 29, 2024 between 12 AM and 6 PM, suspect(s) unknown stole the TV from an unlocked room. THe loss was approximately $300. A possible surveillance video is available.
900 Block of Highland Avenue. On March 29, 2024 between 12 AM and 10 AM, suspect(s) unknown entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle, a 2018 Nissan Sentra, and stole his bank card and vehicle keys that were left in plain sight. The loss was approximately $25. No surveillance video is available.
March 30, 2024
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS - VEHICLE THEFT
The following information can help you avoid becoming a victim of vehicle theft:
- Keep your guard up. You don’t have to own a new, expensive vehicle to be a victim of vehicle theft.
- If you have a garage, use it.
- Don’t leave your car running and unattended, even to dash into a store or business for just a minute. Not only is it not safe, but it’s also illegal.
- Don’t leave the keys in the ignition or a “hide-away” box concealed in the vehicle.
- Close the windows entirely and lock the doors when parking the vehicle.
- Don’t leave items of value in plain view.
- Park in high traffic, well-lighted areas.
- Install a device that locks the steering wheel, steering column or brakes.
- Install an anti-theft alarm system.
- Install a concealed ignition or fuel “kill switch” that prevents your vehicle from being started.
- Do not keep the title to your vehicle inside the vehicle.
- Be alert for people who are lingering or casually walking around a parking lot.
- Be proactive and watch out for the other person. If you see something or someone suspicious, call the police immediately.
