Crime & Safety
Police Log, Jan. 30-31: Purse Found in Bushes Near Church
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RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES:
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 8:13 a.m. - 1300 PALOS VERDES DR - Someone broke into the RP's garage and took his bike.
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Wednesday, Jan. 30, 9 p.m. - 400 W 20TH AV - Occurred earlier in the week.
AUTO BURGLARIES:
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 8:59 a.m. - 1500 S CLAREMONT ST - Online report.
Thursday, Jan. 31, 9:46 p.m. - 3100 S EL CAMINO REAL
STOLEN VEHICLES:
Thursday, Jan. 31, 9:13 a.m. - 1700 PIERCE ST
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2:06 p.m. - 1600 VANBUREN ST - Green Acura Integra, last seen at 3:30 a.m.
OTHER THEFTS:
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 9:07 a.m. - 0 W 25TH AV - Online report.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 4:12 p.m. - 2200 BRIDGEPOINTE PKY - Occurred on Jan. 20; RP has pictures of the suspect.
Thursday, Jan. 31, 3:38 p.m. - 800 OREGON AV - Possible suspect info.
RANDOM INCIDENTS OF NOTE:
Found Property; Wednesday, Jan. 30, 8:40 a.m. - ARAGON BL/S EL CAMINO REAL - RP found a purse and other belongings in the bushes at St. Matthew's Catholic Church.
Suspicious Circumstance; Wednesday, Jan. 30, 10:27 a.m. - RP says there is a foul odor coming from the residence.
Fraud; Wednesday, Jan. 30, 1:23 p.m. - 500 E 4TH AV - RP says a subject tried to use fake gift cards.
Fire; Wednesday, Jan. 30, 8:04 p.m. - 900 E SANTA INEZ AV - House across the street is on fire.
Property for Destruction; Thursday, Jan. 31, 11:55 a.m. - 200 FRANKLIN PKY - Six firearms turned in for destruction.
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