Full Notification

The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of September 1, 2024 – September 7, 2024.

September 1, 2024

• Robbery:

2705 Huntington Drive (7-11). On September 1, 2024 at 1:30 AM, the suspects unknown, two male hispanic 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 west bound and out of view. The stolen currency was valued at approximately $100.
 

• Burglary (Commercial):

1600 Mountain Avenue (Walmart). On September 1, 2024 at 10:46 AM, the suspect, a male hispanic adult wearing a gray hoodie and blue jeans, was observed in the rear secured outside storage area removing several boxes of vacuum cleaners. An employee from the location told the suspect to stop, however the suspect walked away while shouting that the boxes were his. The suspect walked east bound and out of view. Surveillance video is available. The stolen property was valued at approximately $500. Three additional boxes were recovered that the suspect had placed a short distance away.
 

• Burglary (Residential):

1300 Block of Highland Avenue. On September 1, 2024 between 5 AM and 11 PM, the suspect(s) unknown entered the location by forcibly opening the kitchen window. The suspect(s) ransacked the location and stole US currency, a laptop, and $10,000 in jewelry. The loss was approximately $11,500. A possible surveillance video is available.
 
September 2, 2024

• Burglary (Residential):

400 Block of Mel Canyon Road. On September 2, 2024 between 8 PM and 9 PM, the suspect(s) unknown entered the location by shattering the office window. The suspect(s) ransacked the location and stole US currency, miscellaneous jewelry, and two firearms. The loss was approximately $8,050. No surveillance video is available.
 
September 3, 2024

• No significant activity.

 
September 4, 2024

• Aggravated Assault:

1900 Block of Capehart Avenue. On September 4, 2024 at 10 AM, the victim and his friend were at the location drinking alcoholic beverages, when they began to argue. The argument escalated into a physical altercation and a female roommate attempted to deescalate the situation. During the attempt to deescalate the fighting, the victim pulled her hair causing her to almost fall to the ground. The female suspect grabbed a cane and struck the victim multiple times in the head causing him to go unconscious. The female suspect was detained and arrested when deputies arrived on scene. No surveillance video is available.
 

• Grand theft:

1425 Bradbury Avenue (EVgo). Between 12 AM on June 20, 2024 and September 4, 2024, the suspect(s) unknown removed several charging stations charging cables and damaged the switch gear box in the process. The loss was approximately $70,000. No surveillance video is available.

September 5, 2024

• Petty Theft (Shoplifting):

1050 Huntington Drive (Target). On September 5, 2024 at 8:12 PM, the suspect, a female hispanic adult dressed in a black shirt and white leggings, entered the location and began to place multiple “Tide Pods” and a pair of black boots into a black tote bag. The suspect exited the location without attempting to purchase the items, where she was detained outside by awaiting deputies. Stolen merchandise was valued at approximately $145. Surveillance video is available. 
 
September 6, 2024

• No significant activity.

 
September 7, 2024

• No significant activity.

 
YOU CAN PREVENT VEHICLE THEFT
Most cars are taken by amateurs who can be stopped fairly easily. You can increase your protection against this type of crime by taking the following sensible precautions:
 
LOCK UP
• An unlocked car is an open invitation to a car thief. Lock up when you leave your car, and take the keys with you.
• Lock the trunk or tailgate.
• Close all windows — professional thieves have tools that unlock cars through the smallest openings.
• Be sure vent or wind-wing windows are shut tight.
• When you park the car, remove cellular phones, and other valuable possessions. Do not leave backpacks/gym bags or packages lying on the seat or in plain view. Lock all valuables in your trunk or take them with you.
• Lock your car even if you are making a quick stop at the gas station, convenience store or mini-mall.

PARK CAREFULLY
• Don’t leave your vehicle unattended in parking lots for an extended period. A car is five times more likely to be stolen or broken into from an unattended lot than from a busy street or attended lot.
• Never attach a tag with your name and address to your key ring. If the keys are lost or stolen, the tag will lead the thief directly to your car and your home.
• At night, park in well-lit areas.
• Turn wheels sharply toward the curb when parking, this makes it extra difficult for thieves to tow your car.
 
OPERATION I.D.
• With an electric engraver, etch your driver’s license number (preceded by the letters “CA”) on catalytic converters, tailgates and other valuable items.
• Record your vehicle identification number and store it in a safe place.
Keep the vehicle registration in your wallet or purse, not in your car.
 
USE ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
• Consider the purchase and installation of security devices, such as:
       - Ignition switch or “kill switch”
       - Fuel switch
       - Alarm device to activate a siren, horn or lights – or all three – to frighten the thief away
       - Locking device that attaches to the steering wheel or brake pedal