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Californlan LOCALSTATE WEDNESDAY, April SAUNAS WEEKLEY CRIME REPORT The following is a list of what Salinas police call preventable crime committed in Salinas between March 31 and April 6. The Californian publishes this information as a public service. In addition, this information is presented weekly by Salinas police officers Bob Phillips and Rick Soratos on the cable tele-. vision show "Police Line," which airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday on KMST Phannfl 7A If ni camera and a scanner.

There was no forced entry; the suspect got in using a key. 200 block Pajaro Street, April 3, 5:15 p.m., vehicle burglary. Unknown suspect(s) shattered the passenger side window of the victim's vehicle and stole the stereo. 100 block East Alisal Street April 1, 1:30 p.m., vehicle burglary. Unknown suspect(s) entered the victim's vehicle using some sort of slip device (like a Slim Jim or coat hanger) and stole the victim's purse.

300 block East Alisal Street, April 6, 12:55 p.m., burglary (shoplift). Security saw the suspect put several razor blades and razors in his pocket and leave the store without paying for them. The suspect was detained for police. Less than 50 block East San Luis Street, April 5, 2-8 p.m., vehicle burglary. Unknown suspect(s) broke into the victim's vehicle through a window and stole CDs and stereo equipment.

400 block Front Street, April 6, p.m., residential burglary. While the victim was away, unknown suspects broke into the residence through the master bedroom window using some sort of prying device. The suspect ransacked the bedroom and stole approximately $1,500 in jewelry. Beat 9, southeast Salinas Less than 50 block East San Joaquin Street, April p.m., vehicle burglary. While parked at this location, unknown suspects broke into the victim's vehicle and stole her purse, which contained a $1,400 money order.

700 block Pajaro Street, April 5, 9:40 p.m., robbery. The victim was followed to her apartment, up three flights of stairs, where the suspect said "hi" and then grabbed her purse. The suspect ran away and got into a waiting small, white vehicle. Suspect is described as a male in his 30s, 5 feet, 6 any information about these crimes, please call the Salinas police at 7S8-7250. Beat 1, north Salinas 2200 block North Main Street, March 31, 9:14 p.m., business burglary.

A man was seen breaking into mail boxes at this apartment complex. The suspect is described as 6 feet, 5 inches and 170 pounds. The witness observed the suspect get into a '90s model Nissan Sentra and leave the area. 2200 block North Main Street, April 1, 12 a.m., business burglary. Another theft of mail from the apartment mailboxes.

The witness observed the male adult in his 20s, 6 feet, 5 inches and thin build pry open the mailbox and leave the area in a Toyota or Nissan pickup with another person driving the vehicle. 18500 block Swaner Avenue, THE CALIFORNIAN nprii iuu p.m., attempted ourgia-ry- The victim was takinn a nan whpn the doorbell rang repeatedly. The victim went to a window to see who was out- side and saw the suspects in her back- vard. trvina to aet into her residence. SURVIVORS They were slave laborers From Page 1C and diphtheria were common at prison camps.

Prisoners were placed in groups of 10. If anyone escaped, the remaining members would be executed and their heads would be impaled on bamboo poles as a barbaric warning. Other torture included stringing men up by their thumbs. Muther lived and worked at Osaka Camp No. 12, a Mitsui factory on the island of Honsua, with about 400 other prisoners of war.

Braye spent 3 12 years at the Moji, Japan, prison camp, where he served as the camp's first sergeant. "They took 200 of us out of the main camp in Manchuria," Muther said. "I ended up in a leather tannery, others ended up at a canvas factory, others went to a saw mill. All of us were literally slave labor." The Japanese typically seized rations and medical supplies that Allied forces sent to prisoners of war. "There was not one international law that they didn't break," said Melvin Routt, a former national commander of the American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor from 1995 to 1996.

He was also at Osaka Camp No. 12. "A lot of us dropped down to 120 pounds." 'War's over boys' The only positive thing to be gained from the experience was that it ended, and they survived, he said. "Want to know how we knew the war was over?" Routt said. "There was a plane that circled real low over the prison camp and on the second pass, he threw something over.

"We all ran because we thought it was a bomb." The "bomb" was a carton of cigarettes with the inscription: "The war's over boys; we're coming to get you." The carton's contents were divided into 400 equal parts and the war ended "just like that," said Routt, 77. Company officially inactivated in the Philippines on April 2, 1946, and returned to Salinas with only 47 of the original 105 members. "I have no animosity toward the Japanese," Muther said. "They were soldiers and were doing what they were ordered to do." As a gesture of postwar healing, Muther said his family, who owned a dairy farm on Nativi-dad Road, leased 50 acres of land in 1946 to the Tanimura family, who were displaced and sent to internment camps during World War II because they were of Japanese descent. The Tanimuras would go on to operate one of the Salinas Valley's leading produce She yelled at the kids and they ran.

Cpl. Kimm and Officer Bravo were in the area and flagged down by the victim who had run outside. One of the suspects was arrested while running away. 1900 block North Main Street, between April 3 and April 4, 1 1 p.m. to 12:17 a.m., recovered stolen vehi- victims were on vacation called police who were able to surround the residence and catch the suspect.

Beat 12, east Salinas East Laurel Drive and Towt Street March 31,9 p.m., robbery. During a party, the victim volunteered to walk to the store and purchase more beverages. On his way to the store, he passed six or seven subjects, one of whom asked for a cigarette. The victim ignored the subjects, after which he was attacked, and the suspects stole his cell phone and money. 200 block Williams Road, April 3, 8-1 0 p.m., vehicle burglary.

Unknown suspects entered the victim's vehicle through a side window and stole a CD player, CDs, daily planner and clothing 1000 block East Alisal Street, March 31,10 a.m. to 5 p.m., vehicle burglary. Unknown suspects forced their way into the vehicle via a window while parked in the parking lot. Taken was a stereo, computer, clothing and tools. 1100 block East Alisal Street, unknown time, vehicle burglary.

Unknown suspects smashed out the right front passenger window and stole the stereo. COUNTY Cases of TB have declined From Page 1C back in high school, enrolled in ROTC and hopes to be a police explorer. Supervisor Fernando Armenta, noting he worked as a probation aide in the early 1970s, was struck by the difference between then and now. "It's tremendous," he said. "There's a lot more hope than there was 20 or 30 years ago." TB report On tuberculosis, county Health Director Len Foster said local TB cases have declined in recent years.

Last year, there were 39 TB cases in the county. The disease is nearly impossible to transmit through casual contact, he said. A woman who recently died in a local dialysis center had TB, but the disease did not cause her death, said Dr. Richard Tezak, community health director. Patients and workers were checked, and it's doubtful any were infected by contact with the woman, he said.

Supervisor Judy Pennycook requested the TB briefing, saying she wants to ensure that health officials "stay on top" of anti-TB efforts. Bomb suspect waives jury The Associated Press SANTA CLARA The 20-year-old man accused of plotting a mass murder-suicide at his community college has asked for a trial by judge because his lawyers fear he could not get a fair hearing from a jury given September's terrorist attacks. Al DeGuzman's trial on more than 100 felony counts is set to begin today. He could get life. 1 3U0 Block Nortnridge Mall, April 1,3:35 D.m battery.

Beat 3, north Salinas No reported preventable crime. Beat 4, north Salinas Less than 50 block Dover Circle, April a.m., residential burglary. While the parent was away working in Arizona, the children allowed friends to come over and use the hot tub during the evening hours.The friends took DVDs, and an X-Box game. Other things were missing after the friends left at 4 a.m. Beat 5, northeast Salinas 200 block Noice Drive, April 2, 9:35 p.m., battery.

An argument between roommates resulted in the suspect kicking and damaging property of the victim roommate. The suspect had been drinking in violation of house rules. This wound up being a frightening experience as the suspect hit the victim then left prior to police arriving. 300 block Iris Drive, April 1, 5 p.m., residential burglary. A rear sliding glass door was left open for the cat.

This was the point of entry for the burglar. Money and other items were taken from the residence. 900 block North Main Street, April 1,9:40 p.m., robbery. Two males confronted the victim as he was waiting for a friend to pick him up. Suspect No.

1 showed a gray colored handgun to the victim and demanded the victim's wallet. The victim complied and then left the area. 900 block North Main Street, April 3, p.m., vehicle burglary. A burglar smashed the car window The suspect stole a pair of shoes from this store and the suspect was escorted DacK into me store ana men riea. rviaii security apprehended the suspect and after a fight, the suspect was subdued thpn tnrnprl mor tn thp nnlirp 1 1 00 block Northridge Mall, April 2, 4:05 p.m., burglary (shoplift).

loss prevention ooservea me Dects take merchandise and stuff it into 1 200 block North Davis Road, April 3, 1 1:23 p.m., business burglary. The burglar(s) tried to gain access into the business through the roof, setting off business motion detectors.The burglar(s) fled prior to police arrival. 1000 block North Davis Road, March 31, p.m., business burglary. A thief shattered the front door window, ran into the business and grabbed the cash register off the counter. The register, however, was empty.

1000 block North Davis Road, March p.m., vehicle burglary. The burglar apparently used a slip-type device to open the door and take a pair of glasses and tools from the car. Larkin Street and Davis Road, April 3, 1 1 :53 p.m., robbery. The victim was walking along the sidewalk when he was confronted by more than two males and then apparently abducted, driven around, beaten and robbed.The victim was dropped off in the county area and taken to Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System by the Sheriff's Department. This may have been gang related as the victim was from a Sureho gang and the suspects are from a Norteno gang.

Beat 7, southwest Salinas Less than 50 block Coronado Avenue, 12:30 p.m., recovered stolen vehicle. 100 block Clay Street April 5, 7 p.m. to 8:15 a.m., vehicle burglary. A purse, which contained credit cards, wallet, money and personal items, was removed from the victim's vehicle by the burglar who broke a window to gain entry. Beat 8, central Salinas 200 block Calle Cebu, April 2, 7:1 7 p.m., recovered stolen vehicle.

Officer Sanchez recovered this vehicle, which was stolen from the Monterey Airport. 100 block Pajaro Street, April 4, 11:47 p.m., robbery. The suspect came home from Pasadena and discovered there were two suspects in his residence stealing items. The victim and one of the suspects got into a struggle and the other suspect fired one shot into the floor of the upstairs apartment. This stopped the struggle and both suspects ran out of the apartment.

Less than 50 block West Gabilan Street, between April 2 and April 3, 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., business burglary. Unknown suspects entered the closed business and stole two computers, a bags that they had brought with them. The suspects then left the store and shoplifted a toy at a neighboring store while the original store security was watching. The suspects were taken to county jail and the children with them turned over to their father.

300 block Northridge Mall, April 1, p.m., vehicle burglary. The driver window was broken and the suspect(s) took clothing that had iust been Durchased bv the victim. inches with a medium build and a mustache, wearing a dark knit cap and dark clothing. It is believed the suspect followed the victim all the way from the victim's friend's residence on Orange Drive. Beat 10, east central Salinas 600 block St.

Argentine Drive, April 3, 1 1 p.m., recovered stolen vehicle. Beat 11, northeast Salinas 700 block Acapulco Way, between April 3 and April 4, 10 a.m. to 7:23 a.m., vehicle burglary. Unknown suspects broke into the victim's vehicle through a side window and stole the stereo. 1 100 block Alamo Way, between March 31 and April 1, 6 p.m., recovered stolen vehicle.

700 block Elkington Avenue, between March 31 and April 1, 10 p.m. to 1 0 a.m., stolen vehicle. The victim's vehicle, a green 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada, was stolen. 900 block Acosta Plaza, between April 1 and April 2, 7:30 p.m. to 6 a.m., vehicle burglary.

Unknown suspects entered the victim's vehicle and tried to steal it. Unable to steal the vehicle, the suspects took a power steering pump the victim had purchased the night before. 600 block Mae Avenue, April 3, 1 a.m., recovered stolen vehicle. 600 block Towt Street, April 3, 1 1 p.m., recovered stolen vehicle. Officer Godwin recovered this White 1 992 Nissan Quest at the listed location.

The driver was arrested. 1300 block Garner Avenue, March 31, a.m., residential burglary. While the victims were on vacation, a suspect (known to the victims) entered the enclosed patio area of the residence. Alert neighbors who knew the and took the victim purse from inside. Roat 7 nnrth salinac Less than 50 block Deer Street, between April 3 and April 4, 9 p.m.

to 1600 block North Main Street, April 3, 2:30 p.m., business burglary. The business accepted three rolls of quarters for payment of the services that they had rendered. A roll of quar- ters was full of washers, not quarters. The suspect is a white female about 20 years of age and 5 feet, 4 inches tall.The same woman is suspected in a number of such incidents. 1500 block North Main Street, April 5, 5:10 p.m., burglary (shoplift).

The suspect brought her plastic bags with her, as she recycles them, and then started stuffing groceries into them and left the store without paying for them. The suspect stated that she had not taken her psychiatric medication and does not know why she did this. 1700 block Cherokee Drive, March 31, p.m., battery. An argument between parent and adult child resulted in the suspect striking his younger sibling and damaging property belonging to the parents. The suspect was eventually kicked out of the house due to his violent behavior.

7 a.m., grand theft from vehicle. The unlocked door allowed someone to enter the car and take the victim's purse. Less than 50 block Sherwood Place, April 3, p.m., vehicle burglary. A smashed window allowed the burglar to enter and take the stereo out of the car. Less than 50 block Sherwood Place, April 3, 9:47 a.m., recovered stolen vehicle.

Beat 6, northwest Salinas 1300 block North Davis Road, April 1,2:15 p.m., burglary (shoplift). Loss prevention spotted two burglars in their cigarette cage. The suspects were seen to take a carton of cigarettes and walk through the store stuffing cartons into their jackets. Both left the store and were arrested outside and lodged at Monterey County Jail. You can do a lot for your community with $25.00 Even Virtual Businesses Need Real Furniture BELIEVERS "Sheba" 3 12 yrs.

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