Police Blotter: Punching Your Way Into a Car?

This week some thieves punched some locks and an alleged car thief was arrested. Read on for more.

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During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 419 service events, resulting in 77 investigations. 

Vehicle Burglaries

On February 7 at 7:01 p.m., officers responded to two vehicle burglaries which occurred in a business parking lot in the 700 block of East Huntington. The suspect(s) punched the locks on the driver side door of each vehicle. Wallets and a cell phone were stolen. The suspect vehicle is a smaller, light-colored SUV, and the vehicle was last seen driving toward Shamrock. Investigation continuing.

Grand Theft Auto Recovery - Suspect Arrested 

On February 8 at 7:59 p.m., an officer on routine patrol was driving through a parking lot in the 100 block of West Foothill and came across a confirmed stolen vehicle. Assisting officers arrived and four subjects were detained. The male subject who was in the driver's seat said he borrowed the car from his sister; he was arrested for grand theft auto and taken into custody. He was also found to have an outstanding arrest warrant for grand theft auto.  

Possession of Narcotics / Receiving Stolen Property - Suspects Arrested

On February 9 at 4:54 a.m., an officer saw two suspicious subjects walking in the area of Ivy and Olive, which has recently experienced an increase in vehicle burglaries. The suspects were contacted by officers. A subsequent investigation revealed that the suspects were in possession of stolen property and narcotics.  Both suspects were arrested. Officers located the victim/owner of the stolen property. The case is being reviewed by the District Attorney's office.