Cop log 10-17-14 to 10-24-14
Lost ring, on Lighthouse Ave., between noon and 6:30 p.m.
Shoplifting on Forest
Suspect was seen taking merchandise without paying for it. The merchant’s
loss prevention person detained him. He was cited and released.
Petty theft on Forest
A woman was arrested at a grocery store for theft. She was released on
citation to appear.
The old “I can fix your computer” scam didn’t work on her
A woman reported someone with an East Indian accent called her and said
she needed to turn on her computer so he could fix a Windows problem. She
knew it was a scam and hung up on him, but she wanted to warn other citizens
to be careful.
In another attempted scam, a woman was told her son owed the IRS almost
$5,000. She had two phone numbers. She did not give out any personal information,
nor did she lose any money.
Next time use disappearing ink
A woman said her ex boyfriend had taken some letters back that he had
written to her, in which he had apologized. She wanted them back to help her
in a court case against him. But the police advised her that because they’d had
a relationship and he’d had prior permission to enter the house, and because he
was the one who had written the letters, she didn’t have a case.
Dog vs. Dog: An unfriendly Eskimo kiss
Zena, a Staffordshire/Pit Bull mix bit Uinta, a cattle dog mix, on the snout
when they met on Ocean View Blvd. Owner pushed Zena off her dog and Uinta
had a cut inside her mouth on the gum line, but Zena had no apparent injuries,
Zena’s owner offered to pay vet bills.
Attempted kidnapping
Victim said she was walking home when a Hispanic male called out to
her. She told him she wasn’t interested and continued walking. But he came up
behind her and grabbed her arm. She pulled away and ran toward her house,
almost getting hit by a vehicle. The male left the area on foot and was not found.
Toddler toddling alone
A 2-year-old was reported wandering around alone on Sinex Ave. The reporting
party stayed with him, and when the officer asked the child if he know
where his house was, he took them to it. The father was surprised because he
thought the boy was in the back yard.
If it sounds too good to be true…
A woman reported sending money via Western Union and Moneygram
because she was promised large amounts of money in return. But it never happened,
and now she can’t pay her bills. Her bank is helping her oversee her
withdrawals.
Sometimes the parents are worse than the opposing team
when the chips are down
At Arnett Park, a mother who had been drinking yelled at a player who had
tackled her son during a football game. She pulled a bike out from under him
and allegedly put Cheetos down his shirt.
Gun stolen sometime in the last 41/2 years
A gun was recovered by MSCO deputy in Castroville. They asked the
registered owner to file a report. He said no one had permission to use or borrow
his firearm.
Found money
Currency found on the sidewalk was turned in.
Burglary from vehicle on Chestnut
The window was smashed and a purse was stolen from a locked vehicle.
Petty theft on Forest
A guy went into a store and filled a tool bag with merchandise, then paid for
the bag with a credit card. S he was trying to place a garden cart in his vehicle,
the store manager contacted him. He fled with the tool bag full of unpaid-for
merchandise.
False alarm
Granite St.
Traffic stop = found stolen property
A person was pulled over on Ocean View and found to be unlicensed. There
was possible stolen property in the vehicle. Investigation is ongoing.
Rape of drugged victim
Monterey Police forwarded a report of a rape to Pacific Grove for continued
investigation as the crime occurred in Pacific Grove.
Stolen alcohol
Unknown subject stole two bottles of alcohol but escaped store employees
and fled in a waiting vehicle. Possible suspect information.
Trespasser and dog told to leave
A transient woman was told to leave, but she and her dog refused and when
it appeared she was becoming agitated, the reporting party called police. She was
identified by her Colorado drivers license. She was advised not to return to Asilomar
State Conference Center, and she left with her large adult dog, Leonardo.
Walked check
Someone came into a business on Lighthouse, ordered food and wine, and
then left without paying.
Stolen bicycle
A bicycle was stolen from a hotel stairway on Ocean View.
Loose dog returned
Dog running loose on Sinex was held. Owner rescued him.
Non-injury accidents
David Ave., Ocean View Blvd., Pine Ave. Plus one hit and run on Ocean
View. In that case, the vehicle was found by following a fluid trail.
Nosy neighbor issue
Reporting party keeps walking in on a guest at a residence on Surf. But the
guest says the reporting party won’t leave and is just being nosy.