Crime & Safety

Alligators, Eggs and Rumbles

Also mountain lions, vehicle thefts and games of chicken.

FEB. 18

Stolen Car – A resident of Sherree Drive reported that their car was stolen.

Tired – A resident of La Salle Street reported that someone has been causing his tire to go flat for two days in a row, and he suspects that kids are involved.

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Smash & Grab – A car was broken into and a purse stolen at the Forest Hills Preschool.

Out of ‘Time’ – A person on Linkins Avenue was reportedly going door to door selling magazine subscriptions.

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Having a Brawl – A group of men at a fundraiser at Whiskey Lane on Ferry Street began fighting, resulting in three of the men getting arrested.

FEB. 19

More Trouble at Whiskey Lane – A woman reported that a man pulled her into the back room and tried to molest her.

A Croc – Someone reported spotting an alligator in Alhambra Creek, not far from the beaver dam.

FEB. 20

You Can’t Hide Your Lion Eyes – A mountain lion was reportedly seen on Augustine Drive, south of Macalvey Drive.

A Case of Casing? – Neighbors on Holly View Drive reported seeing  a silver Dodge driving slowly through the neighborhood, with a woman driving and a man in the passenger seat. The car has been seen on the street several times before.

Rebel Without A Brain – A group of young people were reported playing chicken in their cars on Fig Tree Lane.

FEB. 21

Trees Died for This? – A home on Westaire Drive was TP’d, and the windows of the car were written on with paint.

Breaking and Entering – A car on Pine Street was broken into and an MP3 player, cash and ID were stolen.

Chickens Died for This? -  A home on Macalvey Drive was egged, and it was reportedly not the first time.

Grand Theft – A diamond ring was reported stolen from the Senior Nutrition Program on Arnold Drive.

Breaking and Entering – A garage on Muir Station Road was broken into and torches and other equipment were stolen.

Burglary – Someone tried to break into Public Storage on Arnold Drive.

Prowler – A woman on Deerwood Drive reported seeing a man in her backyard. An officer responding saw a car with the hatchback open on the street. No one was seen.

FEB. 22

Wrong Mail – A man with a blue jacket and jeans was seen opening mail on Castro Street in homes he did not live in.

Grand Theft – A woman reported two packages stolen off her front porch.

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