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Attempted Residential Burglary Suspect Arrested |
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Friday, 27 January 2012 14:51 |
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La Mesa Police Case # 12-00323
Date & Time: Approximately 12:57pm on Wed, January 18 2012
4100 block of Yale Avenue.
Incident Details: A resident spotted a stranger on a neighbor's porch attempting to open the front door. According to the witness, the suspect noticed that he was being watched and fled on foot towards MurrayHill Rd. The conscientious witness immediately called 9-1-1 and provided the LMPD with a detailed suspect description and last known direction of travel. Due to the efforts of the witness, officers located the suspect at Murray Hill Rd and Eastridge Rd within five minutes of the 9-1-1 call. The suspect was arrested for attempted burglary.
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For incidents in progress that threaten life or property, dial 9-1-1. If you see anything suspicious in your neighborhood, please call us (619) 667-1400. Contact Crime Stoppers' anonymous toll-free tip line (888) 580-TIPS, or www.sdcrimestoppers.com to provide information on open cases.
HOME SECURITY TIPS
- Close and lock all doors and windows when leaving the house.
- Exterior doors should be solid core and utilize a dead bolt with a 1" throw into the door frame.
- The exterior of the house should be well-lit and thehouse number should be visible from the streetr.
- Shrubs and trees should be well maintained to eliminate hiding spots.
- Keep your garage door closed when you are inside the house.
Additional Information
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Call the Crime Prevention Unit at (619) 667-7545 to schedule your next Neighborhood Watch meeting or free Residential Security Inspection, or for more Home Security Tips.
Did you know that Neighborhood Watch meetings now include an Emergency Preparedness presentation from Heartland Fire and Rescue?
Calls for Service Mapping Site for La Mesa: www.myneighborhoodupdate.net
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Thursday, 26 January 2012 11:22 |
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On 01-15-12 at approximately 11:05 AM, a La Mesa resident was robbed while he was in the parking lot of his apartment complex in the 4800 block of Parks Avenue, La Mesa. His wallet, phone and vehicle were taken at gunpoint. The victim’s 2005 Hyundai Elantra was driven from the scene by the 18-19 year-old suspect. The victim was not injured.
On 01-25-12 at approximately 3:27 PM, the victim’s vehicle was located on Fairmont Avenue in San Diego by patrol officers from the San Diego Police Department. The three occupants were taken into custody. The San Diego Police Department contacted La Mesa Police and La Mesa Police Detective Dale Perry interviewed the suspects. After the investigation, Detectives arrested Torrence Young (18, from San Diego) for the robbery. Kevin Ball (19, from El Cajon) was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle.
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Policing La Mesa 2012 - Part 2 |
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Thursday, 26 January 2012 10:38 |
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Second of Two Parts
By Chris Lavin
Editor/LaMesaToday.com
LA MESA – It is just after 6 p.m. when the night shift and its supervisor sit down for the nightly briefing.
On this night, this is what will stand watch for La Mesa. With a couple of exceptions, it is a very young crowd. Four patrol members, led by older officers, review the work of the day crew and hear the description of a car stolen at gunpoint just hours before. There is talk about a possible rape and increased suspicious activity in a city park.
And then the officers are off.
Gary Moss, an ex-Navy avionics mechanic and one of the more mature men of this shift, climbs into his patrol car, clicks on his on-board computer and signals to the dispatcher as he leaves the new police station’s underground garage that he is on the road.
Read Full Story on LaMesaToday.com
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Policing La Mesa 2012 -Can The Robbery Wave Be Stopped? |
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Tuesday, 24 January 2012 13:49 |
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The First of Two Parts.
By Chris Lavin
Editor/LaMesaToday.com
LA MESA – City police officer Gary Moss was driving by a 7-11 on Baltimore Drive in La Mesa in the early morning hours of Dec. 12 when he saw a man carrying a backpack walking quickly from the store.
Something about it looked suspicious so Moss did what cops do. He followed his instincts and followed the man. The man stopped, then tossed his backpack and ran.
Moments later Moss’ dispatcher sent out a call that the 7-11 had been robbed. In the backpack, Moss found money and a gun and enough information to trace the man to an apartment on nearby Cowles Mountain Boulevard.
Just like on the TV cop shows, the bad guy was arrested and the community was safer.
The truth about that incident, however, is that this kind of arrest is a rare event in the police world.
Read Full Article on La Mesa Today
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Man robbed at Gunpoint for IPod |
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Tuesday, 17 January 2012 22:12 |
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On January 17th, at approximately 9:30 PM, the LMPD received a report of a robbery that occurred in the parking lot of Highwood Park, located at 7777 Junior High Drive. The 23 year old male victim was walking in the parking lot when he was approached by a black male juvenile. The juvenile displayed a large caliber semi-automatic handgun and demanded that the victim empty his pockets onto the ground. The suspect told the victim to run away from the area, which he did. The suspect was last seen running westbound on Junior High Drive towards Parks Avenue. The loss was the victim’s IPod and the victim was not injured. The victim ran home before calling the police. A search of the area by LMPD and San Diego A.B.L.E. was negative for the suspect. The suspect is still outstanding.
The suspect was described as a black male juvenile, 16-17 years old with a thin build. The suspect had black afro style hair that was about one inch in length. The suspect was wearing a red and black hoodie with numbers on the front and jeans. The weapon was described as a large caliber semi-automatic handgun.
The investigation in continuing. Anyone with information is urged to call the La Mesa Police Department at (619) 667-1400.
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