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The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of October 6, 2024 – October 12, 2024.
 
October 6, 2024

• Grand Theft Vehicle:

3300 Block of Conata Street. On October 6, 2024 between 2 AM and 2:45 AM, the suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s vehicle, a white 2019 Honda Accord. The vehicle was then involved in a traffic collision on Huntington Drive and Encanto Parkway just down the street from where the victim parked it. The vehicle was recovered at the location of the traffic collision. No surveillance video is available.  
 
October 7, 2024

• Burglary (Vehicle):

1500 Duarte Road (City of Hope). On October 7, 2024 between 3 PM and 8:20 PM, the suspect(s) unknown entered the victim’s locked vehicle, a black 2015 Kia Optima, by punching out the driver-side door lock. The suspect(s) stole the victim's “Louis Vuitton” wallet, the wallet's contents, and her sunglasses that were in the center console. The loss was approximately $400. No surveillance video is available.
 
October 8, 2024

• No significant activity.

 
October 9, 2024

• Burglary (Commercial):

2239 Huntington Drive (Nile Threading). On October 9, 2024 at 11:05 PM, the suspect unknown, a male wearing a black hoodie, dark pants, and a face mask, shattered the front window with an unknown object and entered the location. Once inside, the suspect ransacked the location and stole a credit card machine, an Apple MacBook, a gold bracelet, and U.S. currency. Surveillance video is available. The loss was approximately $4,000.
 

• Burglary (Commercial):

1164 Huntington Drive (El Canton De La Patrona). On 10/09/24 at 11:20 PM, suspects unknown, a male wearing a black hoodie, dark pants, and a face mask and a second male wearing a dark gray hoodie, dark pants, and a face mask, holding a Sawzall, shattered the side window with an unknown object and entered the location. Once inside, the suspects ransacked the location. The suspects fled the location in a newer dark blue or black BMW. Surveillance video is available.
 
October 10, 2024

• Burglary (Commercial):

2229 Huntington Drive (Redwood Pizza and Wings). Between 9:58 PM on Ocrtober 9, 2024 and 12:45 AM on October 10, 2024, the suspect(s) unknown shattered the front glass door with an unknown object and entered the location. Once inside, the suspect(s) ransacked the location. Possible surveillance video may be available. 
 

• Grand Theft:

1026 Huntington Drive (L’Attitude Fitness). On October 10, 2024 between 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM, the suspect(s) unknown entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle, a black 2018 Model S Tesla. The suspect(s) stole the victim's “Louis Vuitton” wallet, the wallet's contents, and her iPhone that were in plain view on the passenger seat. The loss was approximately $1,500. No surveillance video is available.
 

• Grand Theft:

1450 Mountain Avenue (Harbor Freight). On October 10, 2024 between 5:45 PM and 6:11 PM, the suspect(s) unknown entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle, a black 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The suspect(s) stole the victim's backpack and its contents that was in plain view on the passenger seat. The loss was approximately $3,330. No surveillance video is available.
 

• Aggravated Assault:

Huntington Drive and Highland Avenue. On October 10, 2024 at 12 PM, the suspect, a male black juvenile and the victim, a female black juvenile who were in a dating relationship, were walking in the area when the victim told the suspect she wanted to break up. The suspect became angry and punched the victim once in the facing causing her lip to bleed. The victim fled the location and took an Uber ride home, where she later reported the incident to school staff. No surveillance video is available. 
 
October 11, 2024

• No significant activity.

 
October 12, 2024

• No significant activity.

   
Why is it important?

•  Clean-up Your Digital Past: Sift through all your social networking accounts, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tumblr, Snapchat, TikTok, and other online communities, and delete ALL the posts, comments, tags, and reactions that could impact your personal or professional life.

• NEVER Share Personal Identifiable Information (PII) Online: Limit what information you post on social media and think twice before you post.
• Strengthen Privacy and Security Settings: Turning your profiles to “private” gives you more control over your information. Connect only with people you trust, and ALWAYS treat your social media posts as if they are public.
• “If You Connect IT, Protect IT:” Network-connected devices are subject to virus and malware threats. Thus, protect your devices with the latest software updates and patches, along with anti-virus software.
• Implement Two-factor Authentication: Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of protection to your devices and accounts.
• Do Not Reuse Passwords: Maintaining strong passwords can be a daunting task; however, a good password manager can help simplify this process.
• Take Social Media Hygiene Seriously: Remember, it's not secure without you. Recent incidents have highlighted social media vulnerabilities are real; however, with some simple adjustments and considerations, you can minimize your Internet profile and protect you and your family.