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| 2026-00015966 |
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3/17/26 8:34 PM |
GRAND THEFT |
TAYLOR RD |
On March 17, 2026, at approximately 9:00 AM, the victim reported that her son had parked the family vehicle in a rideshare parking lot. He returned at approximately 2:00 PM and began driving home. Shortly thereafter, he noticed an unusually loud noise coming from the vehicle that had not been present earlier that day. A subsequent inspection by a mechanic revealed that the vehicle’s catalytic converter had been removed. The estimated cost to replace the part is approximately $2,500.
Prevention Tip: Park in well-lit, high-traffic areas or secured lots whenever possible. Consider installing a catalytic converter anti-theft device or alarm system to deter theft. |
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| Police Beat 2 |
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| 2026-00014531 |
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3/10/26 8:00 PM |
GRAND THEFT |
COTTONWOOD DR |
On March 10, 2026, at approximately 8:00 PM, the victim parked her vehicle in the driveway of her residence. At approximately 6:15 AM on March 11, 2026, she discovered the vehicle had been placed on concrete slabs with all four wheels removed. The estimated loss is approximately $3,000.
Prevention Tip: Use wheel locks and consider installing motion-activated lighting or surveillance cameras to deter overnight theft activity. |
| 2026-00014562 |
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3/11/26 11:09 AM |
FRAUD |
EUREKA RD |
On March 11, 2026, officers responded to a complaint regarding disabled parking violations. During an inspection of displayed placards, one vehicle was found with a placard that appeared altered. A blue material had been applied over the “2025” expiration year in an attempt to change the “5” to a “6.” Further investigation revealed that neither the vehicle nor the registered owner had been issued a valid placard. The Department of Motor Vehicles confirmed the placard belonged to an individual in Arizona. The suspect was charged with forgery. |
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| Police Beat 3 |
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| 2026-00016021 |
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3/18/26 4:40 AM |
GRAND THEFT |
ROSEVILLE SQ |
On March 18, 2026, at approximately 4:40 AM, officers received notification that a City bait copper wire spool was being tampered with. The copper wire, valued at approximately $1,200, was equipped with a hidden tracking device. Live traffic camera footage showed three individuals loading the wire into a truck and fleeing the scene. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The stolen copper wire and two sets of bolt cutters were recovered from the truck bed. A further search revealed additional items associated with illegal drug use. All three suspects were arrested and booked into jail. |
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| Police Beat 4 |
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| 2026-00015296 |
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3/14/26 4:27 PM |
FRAUD |
FOOTHILLS BLVD |
On March 14, 2026, at approximately 4:25 PM, an unknown male entered a business and attempted to use a counterfeit $50 bill. The employee identified the bill as fraudulent due to its abnormal thickness and lack of security ridges. The transaction was declined, and the suspect left the location with the counterfeit currency. |
| 2026-00014940 |
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3/12/26 6:47 PM |
GRAND THEFT |
ROSEVILLE PKWY |
Multiple suspects entered a business, stole merchandise valued at approximately $50,000, and fled without payment. The suspects attempted to evade law enforcement, resulting in a vehicle pursuit that ended in a collision. One suspect provided false identification. Both individuals were arrested and booked into jail and juvenile hall, respectively. |
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| Police Beat 5 |
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3/10/26 4:52 PM |
PETTY THEFT |
STANFORD RANCH RD |
On March 9, 2026, at approximately 3:30 AM, the victim secured her gray mountain bike to a bike rack at her workplace using a cable lock. At approximately 6:30 AM, a co-worker informed her that the bike was missing. The victim discovered the cable lock had been cut and left at the scene.
Prevention Tip: Use high-quality U-locks instead of cable locks and secure bikes in visible, well-monitored areas to reduce theft risk. |
| 2026-00016280 |
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3/19/26 9:03 AM |
BURGLARY |
GIBSON DR |
On February 20, 2026, the victim reported that all personal belongings were accounted for in her apartment-issued garage. Upon returning on March 2, 2026, she was unable to open the garage door and requested assistance from maintenance. After gaining access, she observed damage to the garage mechanism and discovered her belongings had been disturbed. A detailed inventory revealed an estimated loss of $8,456.95.
Prevention Tip: Regularly check secured storage areas and report malfunctioning access points immediately. |
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| Police Beat 6 |
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| 2026-00016259 |
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3/19/26 6:53 AM |
GRAND THEFT |
RIDGERUN DR |
On March 18, 2026, at approximately 7:45 PM, the victim parked her vehicle in her driveway. At approximately 6:45 AM on March 19, 2026, she discovered the vehicle had been placed on bricks with all four tires removed. No signs of forced entry into the vehicle were observed, and no other items were reported stolen. The estimated loss is approximately $1,000.
Prevention Tip: Install wheel locks and park vehicles in garages or areas covered by surveillance cameras whenever possible. |
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3/10/26 10:22 AM |
PETTY THEFT |
HAPPY CAMPER WAY |
On March 8, 2026, the victim parked her vehicle on the street in front of her residence. Although she typically locks the vehicle, she believed it may have been left unlocked after a family member accessed it. At approximately 7:30 AM on March 9, 2026, she found the glove box and center console open, with contents scattered throughout the vehicle. Missing items included a gold-colored pocket knife and a bottle of prescription medication.
Prevention Tip: Always ensure vehicles are locked after each use and avoid leaving valuables or medications inside unattended vehicles. |
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| Police Beat 8 |
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3/10/26 12:04 PM |
VANDALISM |
GOLD BEAM WAY |
A construction manager reported that backyard landscape fixtures were vandalized, with wiring cut and components disassembled. Outdoor furniture had been moved, and two wicker-style chairs were missing. Surveillance footage from March 10, 2026, at approximately 5:00 AM showed an adult male wearing black clothing and a backward hat entering the yard, moving items, and dismantling fixtures. The suspect is believed to have removed the chairs over the back fence. The estimated damage totaled approximately $2,000. |
| 2026-00015020 |
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3/13/26 6:06 AM |
BURGLARY AUTO |
FLATHEAD DR |
On March 12, 2026, at approximately 8:00 PM, the victim parked his vehicle on the street in front of his home. At approximately 6:00 AM on March 13, 2026, he discovered the vehicle unlocked and its contents disturbed. Dash camera footage showed a group of five individuals—two males and three females—casing vehicles in the area at approximately 2:00 AM. Most suspects were masked and gloved, though one unmasked male was captured opening the trunk at approximately 2:12 AM. Stolen items included sunglasses valued at $300, a jacket valued at $100, and cologne valued at $125.
Prevention Tip: Remove valuables from vehicles and use additional security measures such as alarms or steering wheel locks. Review and secure keyless entry systems to prevent unauthorized access. |
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