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The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of July 7, 2024 – July 13, 2024.        
 
July 7, 2024

• No significant activity.

 
July 8, 2024

• Robbery:

2705 Huntington Drive (7-Eleven). On July 8, 2024 at 1:03 AM, the suspects unknown, two male black adults wearing black ski masks, black hoodies, and black pants, walked into the business as one of the suspects pointed a firearm at the employee behind the register. The suspect demanded the employee to give him the money from the register. The suspects fled on foot and out of view north on Los Lomas Road. The stolen merchandise was valued at approximately $230.
 
July 9, 2024

• No significant activity.

 
July 10, 2024

• No significant activity.

 
July 11, 2024

• Grand Theft:

1327 Huntington Drive. On July 11, 2024 at 12 PM, the suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s solar security camera tower from the location. The value of the stolen property was approximately $30,000. No surveillance video is available.

July 12, 2024

• Burglary (Commercial):

1327 Huntington Drive. Between July 11, 2024 12 PM and July 12, 2024 12 PM, the suspect(s) unknown forced entry into the location and stole construction equipment from inside. No surveillance video is available. Unknown value of stolen items at time of report.
 

• Aggravated Assault:

Citrus View Avenue and Beckville Avenue. On June 12, 2024 at 2:05 AM, the victim, an “Uber” driver, was in the area dropping off a customer when suspects unknown, three male hispanic adults all wearing dark hoodies, approached his vehicle. One of the suspects asked him where he was from, and he replied that he did not “bang”. A second suspect began reaching into a backpack. The victim fearing the suspect was reaching for a firearm, sped off in fear for his life. As the victim sped away, he heard six gunshots, several of which struck his vehicle. The victim drove for a while until he felt safe and called “911”. After calling 911, the victim met deputies who observed several areas on the victim’s vehicle that appeared to have been struck by gunfire. No surveillance video is available.
 
July 13, 2024

• No significant activity.

  Identity theft occurs when someone wrongfully uses your personal identification to obtain credit, loans, services, even rentals and mortgages in your name. Information can be stolen from a consumer in a variety of ways including:

• Going through your mail or trash to take pre-approved credit card offers, discarded receipts or other personal information.
• Stealing your purse or wallet.
• Calling you over the phone posing as a solicitor in order to gain personal information including date of birth and social security number or looking over your shoulder at an ATM while you are accessing your account, to steal your password, or pin.

AVOID BECOME A VICTIM
Order copies of your credit report from all 3 credit reporting agencies to get as much information as possible. Contact the credit reporting agencies in writing and let them know you are disputing inaccurate items in your credit report due to possible identity theft. Contact the credit card companies who are reporting the false debt and have them investigate possible identity theft. Keep all copies of all letters; document phone calls and request a letter from the agencies stating these items are under investigation. Do not carry important documents such as your social security card, birth certificate or passport unless absolutely necessary.

Only carry the credit cards in your purse or wallet that you need when shopping. Keep a list of your credit card account numbers, with expiration dates and telephone numbers for all your bank accounts and keep them in a safe location. In an emergency, you can notify these companies quickly to avoid fraudulent charges or purchases. Invest in a shredder and shred discarded papers with your information. Use a mix of letters and numbers when creating passwords.

Here are some effective ways to combat identity theft:

• Check and review your credit report.
• Report any discrepancies to the credit reporting agency.
• Put an alert on your credit if necessary.
• Shred your old credit card, bank statements, bills, etc.