The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of September 22, 2024 – September 28, 2024.
September 22, 2024
1000 Las Lomas Road (Rancho Duarte Golf Course). On September 22, 2024 at 3 PM, the suspect unknown, a male Hispanic adult, was observed reaching into the victim's vehicle that she left locked and secured. The victim yelled for the suspect to stop at which point he exited the vehicle with the victim's “Louis Vuitton” purse that she had left on the seat of the vehicle. The suspect entered a maroon vehicle and fled southbound on Las Lomas Road and out of view. The loss was approximately $2,000. No surveillance video is available.
September 23, 2024
2000 Block of Atlin Street. Between 12 AM on September 19, 2024 and 3 AM on September 23, 2024, the suspect(s) unknown entered the location through an unlocked sliding glass door. Once inside the location, the suspect(s) stole three pieces of jewelry from the bathroom that the victim had in a metal tin. No other evidence was located. A possible surveillance video is available. The loss was approximately $11,500.
800 Block of Swiss Trail Road. Between 6:30 AM on September 20, 2024 and 11:30 PM on September 23, 2024, the suspect(s) unknown entered the location by forcibly opening the rear sliding glass door. Once inside the location, the suspect(s) ransacked the bedrooms and stole passports, miscellaneous jewelry, an Apple MacBook, and a Nintendo Switch. A possible surveillance video is available. The loss was approximately $25,500.
1600 Mountain Avenue (Walmart). On September 23, 2024 at 11:59 AM, the suspect(s) unknown, entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle, a gray 2020 Honda CRV, and stole his laptop that was in plain view. The loss was approximately $1,850. No surveillance video is available.
September 24, 2024
September 25, 2024
1802 Huntington Drive (Lee’s Donuts). On September 25, 2024 at 5:45 AM, the suspects unknown, two male Hispanic adults, were observed shattering the rear window to the victim’s vehicle with a hammer. The suspects reached into the victim's vehicle and stole a box containing miscellaneous clothing. The suspect entered a gray vehicle and fled eastbound on Huntington Drive and out of view. The loss was approximately $60. No surveillance video is available.
September 26, 2024
1800 Block of Buena Vista Street. Between 8 AM on September 18, 2024 and 10:30 AM on September 26, 2024, the suspect(s) unknown attempted to take the victim’s vehicle, a black 2001 Chevy Silverado. No surveillance video is available.
September 27, 2024
- Petty Theft (Shoplifting):
1193 Huntington Drive (Smart and Final). On September 27, 2024 at 11:59 AM, the suspects unknown, two male Hispanic adults, entered the location and walked directly to a shopping cart filled with miscellaneous groceries left behind by a customer. The suspects exited the location with the shopping cart without attempting to purchase the items and fled in a vehicle in an unknown direction. The value of the stolen items was approximately $455. Surveillance video is available.
September 28, 2024
1031 Central Avenue (Envision Ford). Between 8 AM on September 18, 2024 and 10:30 AM on September 28, 2024, suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s vehicle a black 2024 Ford F150. No surveillance video is available.
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS - HOMEOWNER'S SAFEGUARDING TIPS
- Certified technicians should install security systems, including a loud siren, door, and motion sensors throughout the home.
- Deadbolt locks can provide your best security. Using high-quality, name-brand locks can be well worth your investment.
- Consider installing motion-activated outdoor floodlights. Make sure that they are placed high enough not to be tampered with.
- Use an etching tool to mark your valuables. Be sure to use your driver’s license number, not your Social Security Number.
- Keep the model and serial numbers of valuables in a secure location.
- Keep the garage door closed whether you are at home or not. Thieves love to steal lawnmowers and tools from garages.
- Install peepholes in your exterior doors, and do not open the door to someone you do not know.
