RHA releases OC Sheriff 2012 fourth quarter crime summary

The following information was released by the Rossmoor Homeowners Association (RHA).

At the RCSD’s monthly meeting held Tuesday, 2/14, Lt. Wren, of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, gave his quarterly report. Below is a summary provided for the last quarter of 2011.

In reviewing this information, while there is no question there has been some increase in crime year over year, it is important to also put things in proper perspective. To get a better understanding of the types of crimes being committed in Rossmoor, please see the detailed summary directly below the Yearly Comparison Chart.

Also, on Tuesday, February 28th, at Rush Park from 6:00 to 8:00 there will be a community meeting arranged by RPMT with Investigator Purser and Lt. Wren from the OC Sheriff’s office. They will be providing updated crime information as well as answering any of our questions.

(A pdf of the below summary may be found at the RHA website, www.rossmoor-rha.org.)

Rossmoor Quarterly Report 2011 – 4th Quarter

October 2011

Forced entry, commercial burglary at Polly’s Bakery, no loss.
Forced entry into a tool bin on side of house, Martha Ann Dr. Loss of power tools.
Two Residential thefts on Martha Ann, entered through unsecured garage door. Loss of golf clubs and drivers, air compressor and battery starter.
Two bicycle thefts from unsecured alley on Bradbury and one from an unsecured front yard on Hedwig.
Grand theft of a fireplace from a home under construction on Martha Ann Dr.
Landlord’s furniture, personal documents including SSN card were stolen by tenant.
Six vehicle burglaries, all forced entry, Silverwood, Bostonian, Katella (parking lot of a medical clinic), and two on Martha Ann. Loss of cell phone, laptop, backpack, school books, briefcase, Garmin GPS, rearview mirror, car stereo, and ipod.
A theft from an unlocked vehicle. Loss of golf clubs, bag and covers, iphone charger, ear buds, 2 gift cards
Petty theft of a car tire and a hubcap.

Eggs were thrown at seven residences on Kempton, Argyle, Blume, two on Silver Fox, two on Wembley.
Three acts of vandalism, car tire slashed, side of vehicle scratched, punctured two holes in tire.
An unsecured Lexus was stolen from driveway on Druid. Vehicle windows were left partially open, no alarm, and valet key in center console.

November 2011

Residential burglary on Silver Fox, unsecured rear window, loss unknown.
One vehicle burglary, Martha Ann Dr, possible open garage with unsecured vehicle. Loss of ipods, GPS, cell phone chargers, garage opener, cigarette lighters, and ashtray.
Grand theft from a vehicle, loss of a catalytic converter from a Toyota on Wendy Way.
Grand theft from a vehicle, removed property from rear of truck utility bed storage. Loss of tools.
Petty theft of a UPS package from a residence.

December 2011

Forced entry, commercial burglary at Arco AM/PM, loss of $250 and cigarette packs.
Residential burglary via unsecured vehicle on driveway, opened garage with remote, on Engel Dr. Loss of three scooters.
Vehicle burglaries on Bradbury Rd and Kenilworth. Loss of car radio, GPS, catalytic converter.
Theft from unsecured vehicle on Davenport. Loss of GPS.
Vandalism of vehicle, scratch on hood, Montecito Rd.
One robbery at residence, Weatherby Rd, victim tied up and robbed at gunpoint. Loss of three gold bracelets.