POLICE FILES - May 5, 2001

COSTA MESA

* Austin Street: Vandalism was reported in the 1100 block at 6:29 p.m.

Thursday.

* West Baker Street: Grand theft was reported in the 600 block at

12:43 p.m. Thursday.

* East 17th Street: A commercial burglary was reported in the 100

block at 8:03 a.m. Thursday.

NEWPORT BEACH

* Irvine Avenue: Vandals reportedly smashed the windows of a school

district vehicle at Newport Harbor High School at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday.

* Mariners Drive: A teacher at Mariners Elementary School reported

that somebody stole her credit cards from her wallet, which was placed on

the floor of her classroom under a desk. The incident was reported at 5

p.m. Wednesday.

* Newport Pier: A cellular phone placed in a shoe was reportedly

stolen at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday when the victim was swimming in the ocean.

* Seaview Avenue: A ceramic pig, patio umbrella, water fountain and

chandelier were reportedly stolen from a home’s courtyard in the 2700

block at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday.