Police Files - Aug. 21, 2001

COSTA MESA

Tustin Avenue: A 71-year-old man reported that bills were stolen from

his mailbox in the 1800 block Saturday.

Crestmont Place: Police are investigating a report Sunday of a vehicle

burglary. A 23-year-old man told police he thought his friend left the

passenger-side door unlocked on his black Chevrolet Camaro. About $1,400

of stereo equipment was reported missing, including the stereo, speakers

and three amplifiers.

19th Street: A grand theft was reported Sunday outside of 24 Hour

Fitness at 555 W. 19th St. A 36-year-old man told police the lock on his

mountain bike was cut. A loss of $400 was reported.

East 17th Street: An assault with a deadly weapon was reported in the

400 block Sunday.

Orange Avenue: Police responded to a report of a prowler in the 1500

block Sunday.

NEWPORT BEACH

Grand Canal: A grand theft was reported in the 2200 block at 10 p.m.

Saturday. A pink kayak worth $1,000 was stolen from a private dock.

48th Street and Seashore Drive: A bicycle said to be worth $350 was

reportedly stolen at 1:09 p.m. Saturday.

50th Street and Neptune Avenue: A battery was reported at 9 a.m.

Saturday. A 31-year-old man was hit in the face by an unknown suspect.

East Coast Highway: A petty theft was reported in the 2500 block at 2

p.m. Saturday. A designer armchair was stolen from a furniture store.

Honors Drive: Vandalism was reported at 4 p.m. Friday. A stone water

fountain worth $300 was broken into three pieces.