Residential burglary, 11/19/14 Sometime between 1 and 10 a.m. a Benedita Place garage was entered through the partially open garage door. The suspect(s) entered a vehicle parked inside and rifled through its contents - several items including a spare car key and set of silverware were taken.
Truck stolen, 11/20/14 A fellow left the keys under the front seat of his 1993 Toyota pickup while he was doing lawn maintenance in the rear of a Tharp Drive home. A witness saw a male between 20 and 30 years old, wearing a white jacket, take off in the truck. Motive plus opportunity = bummer.
Residential burglary, 11/21/14 Jewelry and electronics valued at $2,500 were taken from a Calle La Mesa home. No signs of forced entry; the incident is under investigation.
Hit and Run, 11/21/14 A car was parked overnight on Sanders Drive and was struck by an unknown vehicle. The person who reported the incident didn't see or hear anyone hit his car, but obviously noticed damage in the morning. Sadly, no note was left by the scofflaw. No suspects or leads at this time. 'Fess up, possible culprit - it's the holidays.
Bicyclist vs. Car, 11/23/14 Officers located a bicyclist on the ground at the intersection of St. Mary's Road and Bollinger Canyon Road. A witness saw the cyclist riding his bike at a faster speed than the vehicle in front of him. The biker hit the car and fell to the ground. The cyclist stated he was riding when a vehicle crowded him on the left side while attempting to pass him. As the car slowed down the biker rear ended the car in front of him. The car that he bumped kept going. The fire department arrived on the scene and took the cyclist to the hospital.
Car stolen, 11/23/14 A red 1994 Jeep Wrangler was taken from a carport sometime between Nov. 23 and Nov. 24 at an apartment complex on Moraga Road. No suspects or leads at this time.
Invisible concert tickets, 11/21/14 A Saint Mary's College student attempted to buy concert tickets, so sent $300 to the alleged seller via a prepaid credit card, as requested. The reporting person never received the tickets and the phone number for the "seller" is no longer working.
In addition, the following crimes were reported in Moraga Nov. 18-25:
Identity Theft Ascot Dr
False Alarm Country Club Dr
Alderbrook
School St
Tharp Dr
Violin and Flute Stolen
Camino Pablo
Petty Theft Shuey Dr
Woodside Dr
Rimer Dr
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