Unlocked Bikes and Vehicles Result in Thefts

The following is a selection of calls made to the  from Jan. 9 to Jan 12. The full reports can be found on the department's website. To recieve an email update when we publish the police reports, click the Keep Me Posted button.

Thursday, Jan. 12

Suspicious Circumstances: At 1:40 a.m. there was a report a loud group in the area and that something "out of the ordinary" was going on. Officers responded and checked the area, but were unable to locate any subjects.

Vehicle Accident/No Injury: While on foot in the area, officer observed a non-injury collision at Tunstead Avenue and San Anselmo Avenue. Officer assisted with the exchange of information.

Barking Dog: A dog was reported barking at a residence on Laurel Avenue at 12:31 p.m. An officer responded and found it was quiet. While still on scene, officer observed the dog barking again and a notice was left for the resident.

Petty Theft: At 1:47 p.m., a caller reported that his unlocked mountain bike was stolen on San Anselmo Avenue.

Suspicious Circumstances: On Aspen Court a resident reported that an occupied vehicle was parked in the area and when the resident was walking, a subject from the vehicle yelled out to her in a harassing manner. She requested an officer respond because the subjects appeared suspicious. Officers responded and located the vehicle. It was determined the subjects were waiting for a friend at a resident in the area.

Wednesday, Jan. 11

Hit and Run w/Property Damage: A caller reported that he observed a parked vehicle on Crescent Road get hit by a vehicle that did not stop to leave a note. Officer checked the area, but was unable to locate the victim vehicle.

Citizen Assist: A resident of Spruce Avenue requested advice regarding mail theft. An officer met with the resident and advice was provided.

Suspicious Person: Someone reported a suspicious person who was in the area of Butterfield Road and Caleta Avenue, pushing a shopping car. An officer contacted the subject who was asked to move along.

Suspicious Person: A male subject was reported panhandling for money at Butterfield Road and Sir Francis Drake. An officer responded and contacted the same subject from a previous incident. Subject was again asked moved along.

Narcotic Laws: A resident of Crescent Road there were subjects smoking marijuana in the area. An officer contacted a group of subjects and determined they were smoking tobacco only. Subjects were warned and abated.

Grand Theft: A woman reported that her purse was stolen at 4 p.m. from an unlocked vehicle in the area.

Assist Fire Department: A caller reported the smell of smoke in the area at 4:15 p.m. on Karl Avenue. An officer and the fire department checked the area and determined the smell was coming from a chimney.

Suspicious Circumstances: At 5:19 p.m. a Ross Avenue resident reported that his girlfriend had been assaulted in an East Bay location. The officer spoke with the reporting party and the victim and took a report..

Tuesday, Jan. 10

No/Expired Driver’s License: During a traffic stop at 7:44 a.m., the officer determined the 22-year-old driver was driving while unlicensed. He was cited and released and his vehicle was left legally parked.

Parking Violation: A resident of Crescent Road reported a vehicle was parked in his driveway.  An officer cited the vehicle and advised the owner to move it.

Suspicious Circumstances: A man came into the station to report that a subject walked across his property on Fernwood Drive with a rifle. Extra patrols were requested for the area.

Suspicious Circumstances: A resident of Melville came to the station to report he suspected a neighbor of taking some of his belongings. Advice was provided.

Monday, Jan. 9

Vandalism: A stop sign was sheared off at the intersection of Saunders Avenue and Center Boulevard. An officer placed a temporary stop sign and advised the Department of Public Works.

Animal Call: Dogs were reported off leash in the area of Crescent Road. An officer contacted the owner who was advised of the complaint and ordinance.

Barking Dog: At 4:53 p.m., a caller a barking dog for the last hour on Oakland Avenue. The area was checked and there were no howling dogs anywhere on Oakland Avenue. A dog could be heard barking in the distance from an unknown location. Disposition: Unfounded.