Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Ever Find a Strange Man Sitting in Your Car?

In a week full of vehicle burglaries, an IPad, golf GPS system and a phone charging cord were stolen. Read on for more.

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During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 479 service events, resulting in 92 investigations.

Vehicle Burglary

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June 4 at 5:24 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 400 block of West Colorado. The vehicle, a Toyota Corolla, was parked in the victim's driveway.  The victim did not remember if the vehicle was locked. In the morning, the victim noticed money and a phone charging cord was taken. There was no damage to the car. Investigation continuing.

Vehicle Tampering

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June 5 at 5:19 a.m., an officer responded to a hotel the 900 block of Huntington regarding vehicle tampering. A guest at the hotel walked out to his parked vehicle and found a man inside his car. The suspect was described as a male, approximately 30 years old, 6 foot tall, thin build, brown hair, full beard, long single braid to the middle of his back. The victim's vehicle was unlocked and there was no loss.

Vehicle Burglary

June 5 at 6:42 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 200 block of East Walnut. A suspect(s) broke the driver-side window of the victim's van. They stole the victim's iPad that was left visible on the inside of the van. The vehicle was parked in an assigned parking space in the complex. Investigation continuing.

Theft From a Vehicle

June 5 at 7:23 p.m., a theft from an unlocked vehicle was reported. The victim lives in the 200 block of East Lime, but he is unsure where the theft occurred. His golf GPS was taken from his vehicle console. Investigation continuing.

Residential Burglary

June 6 at 8:39 a.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 1000 block of Royal Oaks. Suspect(s) entered an unlocked storage garage and stole the victim's road bikes. 


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