Crime & Safety
Vehicle Stolen, Homes Burglarized in Half Moon Bay
Thieves are stealing things from homes, condos and vehicles in Half Moon Bay. Plus a vehicle stolen from HMB ended up wrecked, causing a power outage in Montara and Moss Beach.
July 30
6:38 a.m., 400 block of Willow, HMB: Burglary; Auto Theft. Deputy dispatched to report of stolen vehicle. The victim advised his house and other vehicle were burglarized in the same time frame as the vehicle was stolen. The victim found his vehicle keys missing, along with his wife’s purse and cell phone. An envelope of cash was in the stolen vehicle. The total loss, including the value of the vehicle, was estimated at $5,900.00
1:00 p.m. Johnson Pier' Princeton: Arrest Warrants. Deputies contacted subject wanted on two no bail warrants out of Marin County. The subject was arrested and transported to SM County Jail.
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August 1
838 p.m., 800 block of Correas, HMB: Stolen Credit Card. Deputy dispatched to report of credit card theft, when unknown suspect(s) made fraudulent charges on a bank account.
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August 2
8:56 a.m., Sunshine Valley @ E. Montara Blvd., Montara: Stolen Vehicle Recovered. Deputies observed vehicle that had been reported stolen out of Half Moon Bay several days earlier and attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver attempted to speed away from Deputies, crashing into a power pole and knocking out power in the area. The driver fled and ran into thick vegetation. A perimeter was established and an extensive search conducted with the use of a K9 tracking dog, but the suspect was not located. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 20 years old, 5’7”-5’8”, approximately 170 lbs., with a shaved head wearing blue jeans and a black jacket. Any witnesses with information are encouraged to call 363-4911 or the anonymous witness line at 800-547-2700.
11:30 a.m., 400 block of Oak Ave., HMB: Condos Burglarized. Deputy dispatched to residential burglary when the victim advised her family moved out of their residence for four days for fumigation, and when they returned was advised that several condominiums in the area had been burglarized. Unknown suspect(s) appeared to have cut the fumigation tent and entered the residence, taking a camera and gold earrings. Another victim reported his home was rummaged through but nothing appeared to be missing.
2:26 p.m., 400 block of Main St., HMB: Vehicle Burglary. Deputy dispatched to report of theft from vehicle, when unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked work van and took approximately $2,600 worth of tools.
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