Police Files - Dec. 13, 2012

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Broadway Street: Petty theft was reported in the 300 block at 3:36 p.m. Dec. 7. The caller said a man on a bike stole $8 sunglasses. The man, a Laguna Beach resident, was released at the scene with a citation.

Cliff Drive: Petty theft was reported in the 300 block at 7:10 p.m. on Saturday. The caller said a backpack containing car and house keys and other miscellaneous items was stolen.

Broadway Street: Suspicious circumstances were reported in the 300 block at 11:37 a.m. on Monday. The caller said a man in his late 50s riding a bike was following her. The caller reported the man had previously threatened her.

Dartmoor Street: Petty theft was reported in the 400 block at 3:17 p.m. on Monday. The caller said her purse was stolen out of her car, which was parked in the garage. A $2,000 gift card, six credit cards and $620 in cash were stolen. The car’s window was down, according to the log.

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Laguna Canyon Road: A person was reported drunk in public in the 1700 block at 12:28 p.m. on Friday. The caller said two people, one with a guitar, were walking around Ganahl Lumber. Police arrested a 33-year-old Colorado resident.

La Costa Court: A disturbance was reported at 4:37 p.m. on Saturday. The caller said there was loud music from drums.

Laguna Canyon Road: A vehicle burglary was reported in the 20200 block at 3:23 p.m. on Sunday. The caller said a gray Toyota Tundra in the parking lot of the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park was broken into. The caller reported the window was smashed and a purse was missing. The credit cards in the purse were already being used, according to the log.

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Arroyo Chico: A burglary was reported in the 400 block at 10:43 a.m. on Friday.

Bernard Court: A disturbance was reported in the 2800 block at 10:03 p.m. on Friday. The caller said five men were fighting in the street. It was unknown if they had weapons.

Forest Avenue: Verbal threats were reported in the 500 block at 11:25 a.m. on Saturday. The caller said someone left a threatening voicemail on their cell phone.

South Coast Highway: A disturbance was reported in the 200 block at 7:01 p.m. on Saturday. The caller said a man was outside BJ’s Restaurant playing the guitar for money and yelling profanities.

Park Avenue: Vandalism was reported in the 600 block at 9:32 p.m. on Saturday. The caller said BB pellets were shot at the passenger side window and door of a black Mercedes.

Saint Anns Drive: A loud party was reported in the 200 block at 10:37 p.m. on Saturday. The caller said it sounded like a rave.

Glenneyre Street: Petty theft was reported in the 800 block at 7:50 a.m. on Monday. The caller reported $13 worth of items were stolen from Circle K.

Glenneyre Street: A burglary was reported in the 800 block at 9:22 a.m. on Monday. The caller said their front door was pried open during the night. Police found the door open over the night and closed it, according to the police log.

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South Coast Highway: Verbal threats were reported in the 2100 block at 4:35 p.m. on Friday. The caller said a neighbor pounded on the door and threatened her. The neighbor is accused of saying, “You better watch it,” according to the police log.

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Coast Highway: Petty theft was reported in the 30900 block at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday. The caller said there was a video of the suspect. The loss was estimated at $343.