Crime & Safety
Police Log - Rash of Thefts From Cars
Plus singing during supper, a home invasion, and on-street camping.
APRIL 24
Watch Out For That Tree – A car was reported to have hit the median and a tree at the corner of Morello Avenue and Loreto Court, before driving off.
On-Street Camping – An RV was reported parked for two days in front of a vacant house on Date Street.
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Garbage Haul – Garbage cans were reported stolen from a home on Thelen Court.
No Karaoke, Please – A customer was reported singing in the middle of Carrows Restaurant on Center Avenue.
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APRIL 25
Home Invasion – A man on North Crest was reportedly pistol whipped by three men with ski masks, who then fled with a safe, cell phone and speakers.
No Fare – A cab driver and customer were reportedly in a verbal fight over a fare, due to a language barrier.
Main Street Vandal – A man reportedly broke windows on storefronts at Ferry Street and on Main Street.
Take My Breathalyzer Away – A burglar reportedly stole an iPod and a breathalyzer from a home on Ashwood Drive.
Thefts From Vehicles – A unlocked truck on Alhambra Way had a camera and air tool taken; a car on Francis Drive, also unlocked, had a book and work keys stolen; and tools were stolen out of an unlocked RAV4 on Ashwood Drive.
More On-Street Camping – A man was reportedly living in his camper on Donegal Way and Appian Court.
APRIL 26
Theft From Vehicle – Someone broke into a car on Morello Avenue and Midhill Road and stole CDs, a CD case and a firearm from the trunk.
Stolen Bike – A bicycle and bike rack were reported stolen from a home on Condor Court.
Stolen Hubcaps – Hubcaps were reportedly stolen from a car in the parking lot of Alhambra High School.
Stolen Car – A car was reported stolen on Berrellessa Street.
APRIIL 27
Leaking Motorhome – An RV was reportedly leaking black water onto the street from where it was parked at a business on Howe Road.
APRIL 28
Stolen Car – A car was stolen from a home on Westfield Court.
Theft From Car – Someone broke into a locked car on Judy Court and stole a Giants Jacket, console change, a backpack, and a GPS system.
Theft of Tools – Tools were stolen from the maintenance shed at Martinez Concalescent Hospital on Alhambra Way.
Theft From Car – Someone stole a mailbox key and other items from a locked car on Vine Hill Way.
Vehicle Burglary – A man was reportedly breaking into a car in the parking lot at Kaiser Permanente Medical Offices.
Suspicious RV – A motorhome was reportedly parked at Mountain View Park for an extended period of time.
No Sale – Unlicensed door-to-door solicitors were reported on Vine Hill Way and Virginia Circle.
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