Theft From a
Vehicle
September 6 at 1:41 a.m., a theft from an unlocked vehicle was reported in the 300 block of East Hillcrest. The
vehicle was parked in the victim's driveway. The victim heard noises,
looked out his window and saw an unknown suspect exit his vehicle and run
eastbound. A purse was stolen from the vehicle. The suspect is described as a
male Hispanic, 25-30 years old, medium build, wearing a white shirt, white
shorts and white shoes. The investigation is continuing.
Tip
of the Week
Living With California Mountain Lions
There has been
very little research on how to avoid mountain lion attacks. But mountain lion
attacks that have occurred are being analyzed in the hope that some crucial
questions can be answered. Following are safety tips and information provided
by the California Department of Fish and Game. For further, more detailed,
information click on Living
With California Mountain Lions.
Do Not Hike Alone:
Go in groups, with adults supervising children.
Keep Children Close
To You: Observations of captured wild mountain lions
reveal that the animals seem especially drawn to children. Keep children
within your sight at all times.
Do Not Approach a
Lion: Most mountain lions will try to avoid a
confrontation. Give them a way to escape.
Do Not Run From a
Lion: Running may stimulate a mountain lion's instinct
to chase. Instead, stand and face the animal. Make eye contact. If you have
small children with you, pick them up, if possible, so they don't panic and
run. Although it may be awkward, pick them up without bending over or turning
away from the mountain lion.
Do Not Crouch Down
or Bend Over: A person squatting or bending over looks
a lot like a four-legged prey animal.
Do All You Can To
Appear Larger: Raise your arms. Open your jacket if you
are wearing one.
Fight Back If
Attacked: Throw stones, branches, or whatever you can
reach without crouching or turning your back. Wave your arms slowly and speak
firmly in a loud voice. The idea is to convince the mountain lion that you are
not prey and that you may be a danger to it.
Immediately Report
All Encounters or Sightings.
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