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The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of September 8, 2024 – September 14, 2024.        
 
September 8, 2024

• No significant activity.

 
September 9, 2024

• Burglary (Vehicle):

1000 Block of Buena Vista Street. On September 9, 2024 at 10 PM, the suspect, a female hispanic 34 year old adult wearing a gray tank top and blue shorts, was observed attempting to forcibly enter the victim's locked 2015 white Fiat 300. When deputies arrived, the suspect was detained and arrested for attempted burglary.   
 
September 10, 2024

• Burglary (Residential):

1500 Block of First Street. Between September 9, 2024 7:45 PM and September 10, 2024 7:30 AM, the suspect(s) unknown entered the location's locked garage by unknown means and stole a “Trek” bike and a “HeyBike”. The loss was approximately $8,000. No surveillance video is available.
 
September 11, 2024

• Grand Theft Auto:

1600 Mountain Avenue (Walmart). On September 11, 2024 between 7:30 AM and 8 AM, the suspect(s) unknown stole the victim's parked vehicle, a brown 2005 Saturn Relay van. No surveillance video is available.
 
September 12, 2024

• Robbery:

1600 Mountain Avenue (Walmart). On September 12, 2024 at 4:58 PM, the suspect unknown, a male black 25-30 year old 5’-10” adult wearing a white shirt and black shorts, approached the victim from behind and forcibly removed his gold necklaces from his neck. Before the victim knew what had happened, the suspect fled the location and entered a gray sedan, possibly an Infinity Q50. The stolen items were valued at approximately $1,000. Surveillance video is available. 
 
September 13, 2024

• No significant activity.

 
September 14, 2024

• Aggravated Assault:

2000 Block Buena Vista Street. On September 14, 2024 at 10 PM, the victim and his ex-girlfriend were at the location arguing over relationship issues. The argument turned violent when both parties produced kitchen knives and stabbed each other. A friend attempted to intervene, and he was accidentally stabbed. The victim left the location where he called “911”. When deputies arrived, both parties were arrested. No video surveillance is available.
   
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