The number of vehicle thefts in California headed downward in 2017, following two years of increases. The 6.2 percent decline statewide may be attributed to advances in anti-theft technology, aggressive … Click to Continue »
Read More »Prescription drug thefts on the rise in Merced Co. Los Banos the most recent target
A recent break-in at the Los Banos Drug Co. escalated into a high-speed chase on Interstate 5 and was the latest in a troubling trend of recent burglaries in the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Narcotics-fueled thefts target Walgreens pharmacies across the Central Valley
A pair of robberies at the two Walgreens locations in Merced this week may be linked to a string of similar crimes in other Central Valley cities, police officials said … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced ranked in the top 10 worst cities in nation for car thefts
Merced County has the seventh highest rate of car theft in the nation, according to a nonprofit that tracks insurance data. The data shows 1,622 cars were stolen in Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Neighbor’s report leads to arrests for Los Banos home package thefts
Police are thanking a resident who reported two suspects stealing a package from a neighbor’s doorstep, leading to arrests for multiple thefts. The Los Banos Police Department received information from … Click to Continue »
Read More »Neighbor’s report leads to arrests for Los Banos home package thefts
Police are thanking a resident who reported two suspects stealing a package from a neighbor’s doorstep, leading to arrests for multiple thefts. The Los Banos Police Department received information from … Click to Continue »
Read More »Nut industry aims to stop large-scale thefts
Thieves have posed as truck drivers to steal semi loads High-value almonds, walnuts, pistachios are tempting Olsen bill would create task force to improve controls … Click to Continue »
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