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The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of July 21, 2024 – July 27, 2024.        
 
July 21, 2024

• No significant activity.

 
July 22, 2024

• Grand Theft (Shoplifting):

2315 Huntington Drive (CVS). On July 22, 2024 at 10:30 PM, while checking video surveillance video, loss prevention observed a suspect unknown, a male hispanic adult 5'9 to 6 feet tall weighing 200 – 220 lbs., wearing a multicolored floral shirt, blue jeans and red, white, and blue Nike Jordan shoes, conceal approximately 112 cosmetic items into a dark colored backpack. The suspect proceeded to pass all manned registers and fled the location without paying for the items. The loss of items was valued at $1,622. Surveillance video is available.
 
July 23, 2024

• Petty Theft:

1600 Mountain Avenue (Walmart). On July 23, 2024 between 9:35 AM and 10 AM, suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s backpack from her unattended shopping cart while she was shopping inside the location. A possible surveillance video is available. The loss was approximately $150.
 
July 24, 2024

• Grand Theft Auto:

1031 Central Avenue (Envision Ford). Between 10:30 AM on July 22, 2024 and 8:25 AM on July 24, 2024, suspect(s) unknown stole the victim's parked vehicle, a white 2021 Jeep Wrangler. No surveillance video is available. The vehicle was recovered in Arizona.
 
July 25, 2024

• Burglary (Commercial):

1346 Huntington Drive (Auto Zone). Between 10 PM on July 24, 2024 and 5 AM on July 25, 2024 suspect(s) unknown shattered a front window and entered the business. The suspect(s) ransacked the location and stole the register and its contents. The loss was approximately $800. A possible surveillance video, unable to access at time of report.
 

• Petty Theft (Shoplifting):

1050 Huntington Drive. (Target). On July 25, 2024 at 3:54 PM, the suspect, a male black adult wearing a black shirt, blue shorts, black backpack, and riding a skateboard, was observed inside the location concealing multiple items in his backpack. The suspect exited the location without attempting to purchase the items and was last seen southbound on Bradbury Avenue. The loss was approximately $567. Surveillance video is available. 
 

• Petty Theft (Shoplifting):

1050 Huntington Drive. (Target). On July 25, 2024 at 7:40 PM, the suspect, a male black adult wearing a tan shirt and black shorts, was observed inside the location concealing multiple items in a white plastic bag. The suspect exited the location without attempting to purchase the items and was detained by awaiting Deputies. The value of the stolen property was approximately $50. Surveillance video is available. 

July 26, 2024

• Petty Theft:

1060 Huntington Drive. (Denny’s). On July 26, 2024 between 10 PM and 11 PM, suspect(s) unknown stole the victim's locked black and white bicycle from the location. The loss was approximately $600. No surveillance video is available.
 
July 27, 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 BECOMING 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.

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.