Fireworks, a Stolen $60,000 Camera and Noise Complaints Aplenty

July 3

2:41 p.m. – Someone called the police to report that someone was playing bongos in the Depot Plaza. Police determined that no crime had occurred. Just bongos.

July 4

12:06 a.m. – Residents in the area of the 2am Club on Miller Ave. reported people being loud in the street and barking dogs.

6:25 p.m. – A resident of Ethel Ave. reported that his neighbor was setting off fireworks in his backyard. Police contacted the man, who was simply lighting his barbecue in his yard. No crime.

9:04 p.m. – Residents of a home near Edna Maguire School were reportedly setting off fireworks. Police contacted them and advised them to cease using fireworks.

10:17 p.m. – Kids were reportedly setting off fireworks on Shelter Bay Avenue, but police were unable to locate them.

July 5

9:51 a.m. – Someone broke into the Clear Center of Health on Throckmorton Ave. overnight and stole a laptop, a $60,000 camera and other items. 

12:13 p.m. – A resident of Tamalpais Ave. reported that his ATM card was used in Scotland to the tune of $476.

July 6

12:45 p.m. – A resident reported that the driver of a red sports car didn’t yield as he was crossing the street in the 400 block of Miller Ave., almost hitting him as he drove off toward downtown. The driver was described as a balding white man with white hair and a goatee.

10:02 p.m. – A resident of Wilkins Place called police to report that a neighbor’s dog had been barking for three hours. Police advised the dog owner of the complaint.

July 7

9:52 p.m. – A resident made a noise complaint about a wedding happening at the Outdoor Art Club. Police contacted the wedding party and was told that it was ending at 10 p.m. Police received another call about the noise at the club a few minutes later.

July 8

3:13 a.m. – A resident of Ethel Ave. reported that loud music and people singing were causing a disturbance. Police advised the party people to turn off the music and keep the noise down.

8:34 a.m. – A resident of the 700 block of Miller Ave. came outside to find that his gray Toyota Tacoma pickup truck had its back window broken, its ignition “pounded in” and there were wires hanging below the steering wheel.

2:44 p.m. – An employee of the Mili store on Throckmorton reported that someone had stolen an item from the store the week before and that she obtained video footage of the incident and knew who did it. The employee said she contacted the alleged thief, who was uncooperative, and she wanted police to help.