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TheftToday
Vehicle Break-In at Town Center East Parking Lot
📍 Town Center Pkwy & Cuyamaca St
Window smashed on parked Honda Civic; laptop bag and sunglasses taken. Occurred between 11 AM and 1 PM.
Source: San Diego County Sheriff
🚨 Crime & Public Safety
Recent incidents in Santee & East County — sourced from SDSO reports and community tips.
Recent Incidents
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DUIYesterday
DUI Checkpoint Nets Two Arrests
📍 Mast Blvd & Fanita Dr
Deputies conducted a DUI checkpoint Friday night. Two drivers arrested for suspected DUI; several citations issued for expired registration.
Source: San Diego County Sheriff
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TheftYesterday
Shoplifting Incident at Walmart
📍 Mission Gorge Rd — Walmart
Suspect fled with approximately $800 in electronics. Store security provided surveillance footage to deputies.
Source: San Diego County Sheriff
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Vandalism2 days ago
Graffiti Reported at Mast Park
📍 Mast Park, Mast Blvd
Multiple picnic tables and restroom walls tagged overnight. City maintenance crew dispatched for cleanup.
Source: City of Santee Code Enforcement
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Theft2 days ago
Package Theft Caught on Doorbell Camera
📍 Woodglen Vista Dr (Carlton Hills)
Homeowner captured footage of suspect taking Amazon package from porch at 2:15 PM. Report filed with SDSO.
Source: Resident Report / Nextdoor
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Burglary3 days ago
Garage Burglarized Overnight
📍 Prospect Ave (West Santee)
Power tools and bicycles valued at $3,200 taken from unlocked garage between midnight and 6 AM.
Source: San Diego County Sheriff
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Fraud3 days ago
Phone Scam Targeting Seniors Reported
📍 Citywide
Multiple residents reported calls from individuals impersonating IRS agents demanding gift card payments. Deputies remind residents the IRS never requests gift cards.
Source: San Diego County Sheriff
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DUI4 days ago
DUI Collision on Magnolia Ave
📍 Magnolia Ave & Riverview Pkwy
Single-vehicle collision around 11 PM. Driver struck a light pole; no other injuries. Driver arrested for DUI.
Source: San Diego County Sheriff
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Theft4 days ago
Catalytic Converter Stolen from Toyota Prius
📍 Carlton Oaks Dr
Resident discovered catalytic converter missing from vehicle parked in apartment complex lot overnight.
Source: Resident Report
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Vandalism5 days ago
Mailboxes Damaged on Buena Vista Ave
📍 Buena Vista Ave (Santee)
Five cluster mailboxes pried open. USPS and sheriff notified. Residents advised to check for missing mail.
Source: Resident Report / SDSO
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Theft5 days ago
Shoplifting at Target on Mission Gorge
📍 Mission Gorge Rd — Target
Two suspects grabbed clothing and ran. Loss prevention provided descriptions. Investigation ongoing.
Source: San Diego County Sheriff
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Other6 days ago
Suspicious Person Near Santee Lakes
📍 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
Deputies responded to reports of a man looking into parked cars. Subject contacted and warned; no theft confirmed.
Source: San Diego County Sheriff
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Fraud6 days ago
Fake Check Scam at Local Business
📍 Cuyamaca St (Town Center)
Business owner reported accepting a counterfeit cashier's check for $4,500. Investigation referred to financial crimes unit.
Source: San Diego County Sheriff
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AssaultLast week
Altercation at Trolley Square Shopping Center
📍 Trolley Square, Town Center Pkwy
Two individuals involved in a physical altercation in the parking lot. One person treated for minor injuries. Both parties known to each other.
Source: San Diego County Sheriff
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BurglaryLast week
Storage Unit Break-In on Woodside Ave
📍 Woodside Ave (Self-Storage Facility)
Lock cut on storage unit; household items and sports equipment taken. Facility reviewing security camera footage.
Source: San Diego County Sheriff
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DUILast week
Wrong-Way Driver Stopped on SR-52 On-Ramp
📍 SR-52 / Mast Blvd On-Ramp
CHP officers stopped a wrong-way vehicle on the SR-52 on-ramp at Mast Blvd. Driver arrested for DUI. No collision occurred.
Source: CHP / San Diego County Sheriff
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TheftLast week
Bicycle Stolen from Pathways Church Rack
📍 Pathways Community Church, N. Magnolia
Locked bicycle cut from rack during Sunday morning service. Approximate value $600.
Source: Resident Report
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VandalismLast week
Car Keyed in West Hills High Parking Lot
📍 West Hills High School, Mast Blvd
Student's vehicle keyed during school hours. School resource officer investigating; reviewing parking lot cameras.
Source: School Resource Officer
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FraudLast week
Identity Theft — Unauthorized Credit Card Opened
📍 Citywide
Santee resident reported discovering an unauthorized credit card opened in their name with $12,000 in charges. Report filed for identity theft.
Source: San Diego County Sheriff
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TheftLast week
Vehicle Break-In at Santee Trolley Station
📍 Santee Town Center Trolley Station
Commuter returned to find rear window smashed; backpack with laptop stolen. Third reported break-in at this lot this month.
Source: MTS / San Diego County Sheriff
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OtherLast week
Illegal Dumping Reported on Mast Blvd
📍 Mast Blvd near San Diego River
Mattresses and furniture dumped near river trail access point. City cleanup crew dispatched. Witnesses asked to call code enforcement.
Source: City of Santee Code Enforcement
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BurglaryLast week
Residential Break-In on Via Loma
📍 Via Loma (Santee)
Rear sliding door forced open while family was away. Jewelry and electronics taken. Deputies dusted for prints.
Source: San Diego County Sheriff