The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of September 29, 2024 – October 5, 2024.
September 29, 2024
1800 Block of Wardell Avenue. Between 12 PM on September 28, 2024 and 9 AM on September 29, 2024, the suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s catalytic converter to his 2008 white Toyota Prius that was parked at the location. No surveillance video is available. The loss was approximately $2,000.
September 30, 2024
2215 Huntington Drive (Habitat for Humanity). On September 30, 2024 at 2:30 AM, the suspect unknown, a male white adult wearing a checkered shirt and blue jean pants, was at the location pumping gas. The victim stated he approached the suspect to ask if he could pump some gas into his gas can in exchange for cash since the station only accepted credit cards. The suspect immediately became hostile and began to yell at the victim while entering his vehicle, a 2012 gray Chevy Volt LIC 7NOP104. The suspect engaged his vehicle, chased the victim, and ran over the victim’s leg. The suspect fled the area, where he eventually abandoned his vehicle in a nearby residential area. The suspect later called Temple Sheriff Station where he admitted to the crime, but has yet to turn himself in. No surveillance video is available.
1100 Block of Calle Linares. Between 4 PM on September 28, 2024 and 10 AM on September 30, 2024, the suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s catalytic converter to his 2015 gray Toyota that was parked at the location. No surveillance video is available. The loss was approximately $2,800.
2752 Huntington Drive (Utility Tree Service). On September 30, 2024 at 4:09 PM, the suspect, a male Hispanic adult who was recently fired, arrived at the location, entered a work truck, and stole numerous miscellaneous items. The suspect fled the location in a black Toyota Tacoma in an unknown direction. The value of the stolen items was approximately $3,800. Surveillance video is available.
October 1, 2024
1600 Huntington Drive (Duarte City Hall). On October 1, 2024 at 2 PM, the suspect, a local known female black adult transient wearing a black top, was observed at the location starting a fire with an approximately 10-inch flame. A staff member of the location called “911” and eventually put the fire out prior to Deputies arriving. When deputies arrived to detain the suspect, she became resistive towards the detention. The suspect was eventually arrested and transported to county jail. The value of the damaged item was approximately $80. Surveillance video is available.
October 2, 2024
October 3, 2024
2471 Calle Villada (Rancho Duarte Golf Course). Between 8 AM on October 2, 2024 and 12 AM on October 3, 2024, the suspect(s) unknown stole three of the victim’s election signs that were hanging on a fence at the location. No surveillance video is available. The loss was approximately $360.
October 4, 2024
900 Block of Juniper Drive. Between 6 PM on October 3, 2024 and 7:15 AM on October 4, 2024, the suspect(s) unknown entered the victim’s locked vehicle, a silver 2011 Acura MDX, by unknown means as there was no evidence of forced entry. The suspect(s) stole the victim's “Coach” wallet from the center console and numerous “OnTrack” packages from the trunk. The loss was approximately $1,280. No surveillance video is available.
2100 Block of Broach Avenue. On October 4, 20244 between 12:45 PM and 6:05 PM, the suspect(s) unknown shattered the rear windshield to the victims locked vehicle a white 2017 Chevy Silverado. The suspect(s) reached into the victim's vehicle and stole an envelope from the center console containing U.S. currency. The victim believes he was followed home from the bank by a male hispanic adult 6’ tall wearing a black shirt and hat and a female hispanic adult driving a black Toyota Corolla. The loss was approximately $4,150. No surveillance video is available.
2300 Block of Bashor Street. On October 4, 2024 between 4 PM and 9 PM, the suspect(s) unknown entered the location by shattering a rear bedroom window. Once inside, the suspect(s) ransacked the location and stole U.S. currency and a bottle of “Channel” perfume. No surveillance video is available. The loss was approximately $3,500.
October 5, 2024
1122 Huntington Drive (McDonald's). On October 5, 2024 between 6:15 PM and 7 PM, the suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s 1000w electric scooter “isinwheel GT2” that was left unsecured at the location. A possible surveillance video may be available. The loss was approximately $690.
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS - VEHICLE THEFT
The following information can help you avoid becoming a victim of vehicle theft.
- Keep your guard up. You don’t have to own a new, expensive vehicle to be a victim of vehicle theft.
- If you have a garage, use it.
- Don’t leave your car running and unattended, even to dash into a store or business for just a minute. Not only is it not safe, but it’s also illegal.
- Don’t leave the keys in the ignition or a “hide-away” box concealed in the vehicle.
- Close the windows entirely and lock the doors when parking the vehicle.
- Don’t leave items of value in plain view.
- Park in high traffic, well-lighted areas.
- Install a device that locks the steering wheel, steering column, or brakes.
- Install an anti-theft alarm system.
- Install a concealed ignition or fuel “kill switch” that prevents your vehicle from being started.
- Do not keep the title to your vehicle inside the vehicle.
- Be alert for people who are lingering or casually walking around a parking lot.
- Be proactive and watch out for the other person. If you see something or someone suspicious, call the police immediately.
