A man reported recovering a vehicle that was incorrectly reported stolen, according to the Seal Beach Police Department log for Tuesday, June 29.
The caller—”reporting person” in police parlance—reported finding the car at 12:30 p.m. that day.
As it turned out, another law enforcement agency had moved the caller’s vehicle to make way for a special event and did not pass that information along to the caller’s son, who was apparently using the vehicle at the time.
The car owner’s son, of course, reported the car stolen.
The car was not wrecked, stripped or burned. Both plates were on the vehicle and no one was in custody for the non-theft.
Report taken.
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Crime Log Assembled by Charles M. Kelly
The crimes listed in the Sun Newspapers were reported to Seal Beach Police Department, Los Alamitos Police Department and Orange County Sheriff Department between June 28 and July 10, 2010.
Only street names are used; times given are reported times, not incident times. Crime Log entries are based on preliminary information. Space limitations make it impossible to publish every incident. Until proven guilty in a court of law, all suspects are considered innocent.
IN SEAL BEACH
Monday, June 28
Suspicious Occupied Vehicle—12:42 p.m.—Seal Beach Boulevard—The caller said two Hispanic men who were parked in a parking lot were asking people to buy stereo equipment.
Suspicious Occupied Vehicle (Located)—12:59 a.m.—Seal Beach Boulevard—Police contacted two men in a vehicle who appeared to be the subjects of the earlier suspicious occupied vehicle call. They were warned against doing business without a license.
Tuesday, June 29
Possible Municipal Code Violation—4:11 p.m.—Avalon Drive—The caller said two people, a man and a woman, were having a photo shoot in the parking lot at the base of the hill. The woman was apparently posed on a blue sports car, clad in a bikini. They were gone by the time police arrived.
Vehicle Burglary—6:32 p.m.—Beverly Manor Road—Point of entry: a smashed rear, driver’s side window. Loss: a bag with medical paperwork and a checkbook.
The crime occurred between 2 p.m. and the time of the call to police.
Wednesday, June 30
Theft Report—6:17 p.m.—13th Street—The caller said an ex-tenant came and took a surfboard from the property. The surfboard was valued at $1,000. The caller was apparently told by someone that the ex-tenant took that surfboard because the ex-tenant’s surfboard was gone.
Thursday, July 1
Burglary Report—6:49 a.m.—Seal Beach Boulevard—The glass door of a business was broken. The caller said that there did not appear to be anyone inside the business. Police checked the interior of the business. Nothing appeared to be missing. An employee responded and secured the building. Report taken.
Citizen Assist—8:07 a.m.—8th Street—The caller said a white delivery truck was blocking the caller’s driveway and the alley. The caller said there was an on-going problem with the same truck.
Maybe so, but as it turns out the on-going problem is unlikely to go on much longer. The caller phoned the police again to say the truck had driven off. The truck was a moving van. The neighbor was relocating. Matter solved.
IN LEISURE WORLD
Monday, June 28
Welfare Check—10:27 a.m.—Pelham Road, Mutual unknown—The caller requested a check on a Leisure World woman who had not reset her alarm. The caller asked police to advise her to reset her alarm if they contacted her. A neighbor advised police unit 111 that the Leisure World woman was at a class. Log entry.
Oven Fire—5:53 p.m.—Skokie Road, Mutual unknown—A Leisure World woman called police to report that she had a fire in her oven. The Orange County Fire Authority was en route. Assisted.
IN LOS ALAMITOS
Tuesday, July 6
Disturbance, Juveniles—12:41 p.m.—Green Avenue—Juveniles were making skateboard ramps—and making a lot of noise. Officers spoke to the group. The juveniles said they would stop.
Wednesday, July 7
Counseling—12:33 p.m.—Walnut Street—The caller said neighbors were saying lots of people were coming in and out of his residence while he is gone during the day. One specifically named individual was not supposed to be there. Log entry.
Thursday, July 8
Counseling—10:52 a.m.—Reagan Street—The caller said an estranged business partner forged a name and picked up 12 boxes of mail. Report taken.
Friday, July 9
Malicious Mischief—5:24 p.m.—Howard Avenue—The caller said a vehicle was moved sometime during the day, causing damage to front, side and tail lights.
Sunday, July 11
Disturbance, Juvenile—10:21 a.m.—Los Alamitos Boulevard and Rossmoor Way—People were seen fixing a bike in the middle of the road and the caller nearly hit them.
IN ROSSMOOR
Monday, July 5
Suspicious Person in Vehicle—8:55 p.m.—St. Cloud Drive and Seal Beach Boulevard—A deputy made contact with the occupant of a vehicle parked at a gas station, searched the car and determined there was nothing suspicious going on.
Wednesday, July 7
Suspicious Person in Vehicle—7:46 p.m.—Foster Road—An individual was reportedly sitting in a vehicle in the parking lot of the school. A deputy contacted the occupant of the vehicle and determined there was no cause for suspicion.
Suspicious Person or Circumstances—11:03 p.m.—Montecito Road and Kempton Drive—A deputy found people loading a Penske moving truck.
Thursday, July 8
Disturbance, Music or Party—2:15 a.m.—Montecito Road—A caller complained about the sound of a loud TV from an unknown unit inside the complex. Deputies walked the area but were unable to find the noise.
Unknown Trouble—10:58 a.m.—Mainway Drive—A Rottweiler was running loose on the street. Orange Count Animal Car was contacted, sent a unit and took over the call.
Saturday, July 10
Illegal Peddling—10:43 a.m.—Kensington Road—A man was going door to door, selling strawberries. He was detained. A deputy rounded-up several others in the group, determined they had no permit and ordered them to leave Rossmoor.
Burglary in Progress—10:23 p.m.—Mainway Drive—Four juveniles were seen running from the house, towards the park. However, a deputy determined that no burglary occurred.
Suspicious Person or Circumstances—11:33 p.m.—Chianti Drive and Blume Drive—In an incident related to the previous entry, four juveniles were detained in the rear of a truck. No report taken.
IN SUNSET BEACH
Monday, July 5
Vandalism Report—1:04 p.m.—Pacific Avenue—An individual reported that their vehicle was keyed. No report requested.
Suspicious Person in Vehicle—11:21 p.m.—S. Pacific Avenue and 5th Street—A deputy detained the two occupants of the vehicle.
The vehicle was searched. Nothing suspicious noted.
Thursday, July 8
Disturbance, Music or Party—10:49 p.m.—Pacific Coast Highway—Loud music was reportedly coming from Mother’s Bar. Deputies advised the owner of the complaint and the music was turned down.
Friday, July 9
Disturbance, Music or Party—11 p.m.—25th Street—The caller complained about a loud party at the residence. The occupants were warned about the complaint and possible citation.
Disturbance, Music or Party—11:49 p.m.—25th Street—In reference to the party mentioned above, deputies were unable to locate the person who complained about the party to get that person’s signature on the aforementioned complaint.
Brian Smith of the News-Enterprise contributed to this article.
