Crime & Safety
Sheriff Blotter: Thefts from Vehicles on the Rise
The following information was provided by the Santee Sheriff's Dept. and CrimeMapping.com for Sept. 27 through Oct. 2. The defendants have not been convicted of a crime.
Major Incidents
Santee authorities are warning of a surge in thefts of items in vehicles in the Mast Park area, according to a notice by the city.
Many of the thefts stem from items being left in plain sight in unlocked vehicles, according to the Sheriff's Crime Prevention Unit.
To that end, they've issued the following reminders:
- Don't leave valuables in your vehicle.
- Close windows and sunroofs and always lock the vehicle.
- Be aware of your surroundings and report any suspicious persons or activity. The reports should include a clear description of those involved, the suspect vehicle, last known direction of travel and ideally, a license plate number.
Thursday, Sept. 30
7:00 p.m.
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Deputies arrested three men on suspicion of burglary at the Target store on Thursday, according to a report at the Santee substation. The suspects were arrested after a report of a burglary at the store in the 9800 block of Mission Gorge shortly before 7 p.m. Those arrested were identified as Juan Andrade, 28, Ricardo Escamilla, 25, and Edgar Escamilla, 20.
All are being held at the George Bail Detention Facility. The Escamillas are both being held on $160,000 bail, according to San Diego County Jail records. Andrade is on an immigration hold in addition to burglary-related charges. All are scheduled for arraignment in a San Diego courtroom on Tuesday afternoon.
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11:00 p.m.
Thousands of dollars were reported stolen after a break-in at the Best Buy in the 9600 of Mission Gorge in Santee shortly before 11 p.m. on Thursday. Officers responded to the address after a burglary alarm was set off.
A total of 141 notebook computers were reported stolen with a value set at $93,000. Twenty-four computers were reported recovered in the case.
No arrests were reported.
Saturday, Oct. 2
Deputies arrested 64 people in East County on Saturday during what San Diego County Deputies described as a warrant sweep. The roundup was conducted in El Cajon, Santee and unincorporated areas including Alpine and Lakeside. The arrests resolved 132 outstanding warrants, Sgt. David Ross said.
In a statement, Ross urged anyone with an outstanding warrant to contact deputies at any area court facility to schedule a date to appear, or risk being picked up in future sweeps.
Other Incidents
Saturday, Oct. 2
10:30 p.m.
TAKE VEHICLE W/O OWNER'S CONSENT/VEHICLE THEFT (Felony)
9100 Block Les Rd.
5;30 p.m.
TAKE VEHICLE W/O OWNER'S CONSENT/VEHICLE THEFT (F)
100 Block Town Center Pkwy.
3:30 a.m.
BURGLARY (VEHICLE) (F)
10000 Block Three Oaks Way
Friday, Oct. 1
11:00 p.m.
BURGLARY - VEHICLE (F)
10300 Block Woodpark Dr.
10:00 p.m.
TAKE VEHICLE W/O OWNER'S CONSENT/VEHICLE THEFT (F)
10400 Block North Magnolia Ave.
Thursday, Sept. 30
10:49 p.m.
BURGLARY - COMMERCIAL (F)
9600 Block Mission Gorge Rd.
6:30 p.m.
VANDALISM - $400 OR LESS (Misdemeanor)
9700 Block Medina Dr.
8:03 a.m.
ASSAULT WITH DEALY WEAPON: NOT FIREARM: GREAT BODILY INJURY LIKELY (F)
North Magnolia Ave. / Mission Gorge Rd.
Wednesday, Sept. 29
10:00 a.m.
GRAND THEFT (F)
8900 Block North Magnolia Ave.
2:00 a.m.
VANDALISM - $400 OR MORE (F)
11300 Block Canyon Park Dr.
Tuesday, Sept. 28
2:40 p.m.
SIMPLE BATTERY (M)
9300 Block Carlton Oaks Dr.
11:30 a.m.
ARSON - CAUSING FIRE OF STRUCTURE/FOREST LAND
8000 Block Mission Gorge Rd.
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