Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of September 24-26, 2012

Car-Jacking / Armed Robbery

September 25 at 6:38 a.m., a male victim called police and reported that he just had his vehicle taken from him at gunpoint on Fifth Avenue, between Chestnut and Walnut.  One of the suspects approached the victim and asked if he would help jump start his late 1980's, small, white, pickup truck.  The truck was occupied by another suspect and was parked on Fifth Avenue.  The victim agreed to help and drove his vehicle up to the suspect's vehicle, at which time one of the suspects pointed a small, silver-colored handgun at the victim and demanded all his money.  The victim complied and the suspects fled the area, one in the suspect's pickup truck and the other in the victim's 2002, green Dodge Caravan. 

Suspect one, the driver of the pickup, is only described as a male, unknown race.  Suspect two, the suspect who took the victim's money and drove off in his vehicle, is described as a male White, in his late 30's, 5'9" tall, thin build, with blond shoulder length hair, wearing blue jeans and a blue T-shirt with a circle logo on the front.  Officers searched the area for the suspects, but were unable to locate them.  Investigation continuing.

Tip of the Week

Child Car Seat Safety

"Car crashes are the number one killer of children 1 to 12 years old in the United States.  The best way to protect them in the car is to put them in the right seat, at the right time, and use it the right way," a message from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Effective January 1, 2012, children under 8 years of age must be properly buckled in a car seat or booster seat, in the back seat of a vehicle.  There is an "or" clause if the child has reached a height of 4'9".  Shoulder belt should be at mid-shoulder and lap belt should be across thighs.

This week is Child Passenger Safety Week in California and serves as a reminder to parents and everyone who transports kids to make sure they are properly fitted for their car/booster seats and seat belts.  Visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website for tips and important information on child passenger safety!  Click on Child Seat Inspection Station Locator to find an inspection location near you.