Crime & Safety

Police Log β€” A Bunch of Burglaries

Also, water balloons and stolen cars.

APRIL 17

Grand Theft – A catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle on Blue Ridge Drive.

Petty Theft – A bright green snowboard was stolen from a driveway on Highland Avenue.

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Aquatic Road Rage – A driver on I680 reported that a driver in a black truck threw a water bottle at the car before the reporting party took the Marina Vista exit.

Petty Theft – Garden plants, solar lights and plant pots were reported stolen from a Webster Drive home.

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Wipe Out – A windshield wiper was stolen from a car on Arana Drive.

BB Snipers – A report of teens shooting BB guns at a house on Waverly Court, almost hitting the reporting party.

APRIL 18

Egged On – A Ford Explorer was egged on Blue Ridge Drive.

Mon Will Not Go Away – A man with a Jamaican accent was reported pounding on a door on Snow Drive, demanding to work and not leaving when asked.

Petty Theft – A purse was stolen from an unlocked car at Ace Hardware on Pacheco Boulevard.

Petty Theft – A radio was stolen from a car on Center Avenue.

Burglary – A computer and iPhone were stolen from a home on Vine Hill Way.

A Bambi Situation – A fawn with no mother seen nearby was reported at Susana and Estudillo streets.

Burglary – A PlayStation, laptop, cash and other items were stolen from a home on Ward Street.

APRIL 19

Petty Theft – Solar lights were stolen from a front yard.

Wrong Way – A car was seen going the wrong way on Highway Four in the westbound direction. The car had dealer plates.

APRIL 20

Dog Threatens Dog – A man reported that a dog living in an RV in the marina was trying to attack his dog.

Stolen Car – A car was stolen on St. Nazaire Court.

Burglary – Electronic items were stolen from a home on Willow Creek Lane.

APRIL 22

Blowing in the Wind – Reports of noise disturbance behind Public Storage on Arnold Drive – a landscape company uses a leaf blower and weed wacker from 6 a.m. throughout the day, and ignoresΒ complaints about noise.

Smash and Grab – A car on Calle Verde Court was broken into through a smashed passenger window and items were taken.

Glass Hazard – Pieces of glass were discovered around Hidden Valley Park, especially near the play area.

Odiferous Discovery – A purse left by a customer at Walmart had a strong odor of marijuana coming from it.

Bad Burn – A resident of Raap Avenue reported a neighbor burning possibly toxic items in the back yard.

Burglary – A home on Silverwood Drive was broken into and items were stolen.

April 23

Burglary – A resident of Forsythia Way discovered his car broken into.

Burglary – A car on Holly View Drive was broken into for the third time in two months.

Unwelcome Car Wash – People from inside a car were throwing water balloons at other cars at Hidden Valley Elementary School.

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