Bicycle Thief, 1/28/10 An unknown suspect entered the bicycle room at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center and cut the lock on a bicycle. Video surveillance showed the bicycle thief cut the lock and rode off in an unknown direction. The theft was cross-referenced with the theft of another bicycle from the same location three days earlier. The bicycle was valued at $1,500.
It Probably Wasn't McGruff, 2/1/10 An unknown suspect broke the front window of a Pleasant Hill Circle residence and entered the home in broad daylight. The suspect ransacked dressers and closets of each of the bedrooms and left with jewelry and electronics. A possible witness reported she'd seen a white male in his mid-40's, about 5'10" and 200 pounds walking away from the front porch toward a truck. The citizen described the truck as a 1980s maroon Toyota pickup truck and said she saw another white male sitting in the truck with a dog. The dog is described as a medium-sized white dog with brown spots.
Smash & Grab, 2/3/10 An unknown suspect smashed the left rear window of a Carol Lane resident's car and made off with her laptop and briefcase. Police canvassed the area and were unable to locate any possible witnesses. We urge citizens to deter would-be thieves by removing all valuables when exiting the vehicle.
Recall Victim? 2/5/10 A Mt. Diablo resident called police to report her 2003 Toyota Corolla had been stolen during the night by an unknown suspect. She had not given anyone permission to drive the vehicle.
Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA