Advisory
Crime Blotter for the Week of May 18, 2025 – May 24, 2025
May 19, 2025
May 20, 2025
1700 Block of Fasana Road – On May 20, 2025, the suspect(s) stole a 2014 Cadillac CTS from a parking garage. No video surveillance is available. No one is in custody. Temple DB follow-up.
May 21, 2025
Huntington Road/Pops Road – On May 22, 2025, during a flag down, the suspect(s) took the victim’s gold bracelet. No video surveillance is available. No one is in custody. Temple DB follow-up.
May 23, 2025
2000 Block of Royal Oaks Drive – On May 23, 2025, the suspect(s) burglarized a home that was under fumigation. Personal property was taken. No home video surveillance is available. No one is in custody. Temple DB follow-up.
1700 Block of Huntington Drive - On May 23, 2025, the suspect(s) stole a 2015 Ford Transit Van from the location. No one is in custody. Temple DB follow-up.
May 24, 2025
1800 Huntington Road – On May 24, 2025, the suspect entered ”7-11” and stole merchandise. The suspect is in custody. Temple DB follow-up.
Each year, individuals lose significant sums of money — at times their entire life savings — due to phone scams. Fraudsters employ various methods to deceive you into relinquishing your money or personal details. While some may appear amiable and supportive, others utilize fear and coercion. Regardless of their approach, their objective remains unchanged: to seize what belongs to you.
Below are ways to identify and safeguard yourself against phone scams:
There is no prize!
If someone claims that you have won a lottery or prize but requests payment to claim it, it is not a legitimate prize. Authentic prizes do not come with conditions attached.
You will not be arrested!
Scammers may impersonate law enforcement or government officials, threatening you with arrest, fines, or deportation if you do not pay immediately. Do not be deceived — genuine agencies do not operate in this manner.
You do not need to make a decision right now!
Reputable businesses will not pressure you into making an immediate decision. In contrast, scammers will attempt to rush you into a choice.
Only scammers insist on specific payment methods!
If someone demands payment through wire transfers, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or payment applications, they are likely a scammer. These payment methods make it nearly impossible to retrieve your funds.
Government agencies will not call you for sensitive information!
No legitimate government agency will unexpectedly contact you to request your Social Security number or other personal details.
You should not be receiving those calls!
Sales calls from companies with which you do not have a relationship are illegal if you are registered on the National Do Not Call Registry. If someone is already violating the law by calling you, it is likely a scam.
By understanding the strategies employed by scammers and implementing measures to prevent unwanted calls, you can significantly diminish your chances of becoming a victim of phone scams. Keep in mind: If an offer appears to be too good to be true, it likely is. Always exercise caution and take your time when answering unexpected calls.
Crime Blotter for the Week of May 18, 2025 – May 24, 2025 
The following is a synopsis of crimes reported from May 18, 2025 – May 24, 2025.
May 18, 2025
- Burglary (Residence):
May 19, 2025
- No significant activity
May 20, 2025
- Grand Theft (Vehicle):
1700 Block of Fasana Road – On May 20, 2025, the suspect(s) stole a 2014 Cadillac CTS from a parking garage. No video surveillance is available. No one is in custody. Temple DB follow-up.
May 21, 2025
- No significant activity
- Robbery (Strong Arm):
Huntington Road/Pops Road – On May 22, 2025, during a flag down, the suspect(s) took the victim’s gold bracelet. No video surveillance is available. No one is in custody. Temple DB follow-up.
May 23, 2025
- (Burglary (Residence):
2000 Block of Royal Oaks Drive – On May 23, 2025, the suspect(s) burglarized a home that was under fumigation. Personal property was taken. No home video surveillance is available. No one is in custody. Temple DB follow-up.
- Grand Theft (Vehicle):
1700 Block of Huntington Drive - On May 23, 2025, the suspect(s) stole a 2015 Ford Transit Van from the location. No one is in custody. Temple DB follow-up.
May 24, 2025
- Robbery (Strong Arm):
1800 Huntington Road – On May 24, 2025, the suspect entered ”7-11” and stole merchandise. The suspect is in custody. Temple DB follow-up.
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS - PHONE SCAMS
Each year, individuals lose significant sums of money — at times their entire life savings — due to phone scams. Fraudsters employ various methods to deceive you into relinquishing your money or personal details. While some may appear amiable and supportive, others utilize fear and coercion. Regardless of their approach, their objective remains unchanged: to seize what belongs to you.
Below are ways to identify and safeguard yourself against phone scams:
There is no prize!
If someone claims that you have won a lottery or prize but requests payment to claim it, it is not a legitimate prize. Authentic prizes do not come with conditions attached.
You will not be arrested!
Scammers may impersonate law enforcement or government officials, threatening you with arrest, fines, or deportation if you do not pay immediately. Do not be deceived — genuine agencies do not operate in this manner.
You do not need to make a decision right now!
Reputable businesses will not pressure you into making an immediate decision. In contrast, scammers will attempt to rush you into a choice.
Only scammers insist on specific payment methods!
If someone demands payment through wire transfers, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or payment applications, they are likely a scammer. These payment methods make it nearly impossible to retrieve your funds.
Government agencies will not call you for sensitive information!
No legitimate government agency will unexpectedly contact you to request your Social Security number or other personal details.
You should not be receiving those calls!
Sales calls from companies with which you do not have a relationship are illegal if you are registered on the National Do Not Call Registry. If someone is already violating the law by calling you, it is likely a scam.
By understanding the strategies employed by scammers and implementing measures to prevent unwanted calls, you can significantly diminish your chances of becoming a victim of phone scams. Keep in mind: If an offer appears to be too good to be true, it likely is. Always exercise caution and take your time when answering unexpected calls.
Address/Location
City of Duarte
1600 Huntington Dr
Duarte, CA 91030
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 626-357-7931
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP DUARTE followed by your message, to 888777
