Police Blotter: Businesses Feel the Brunt of Thefts

March 9

Stolen scrap metal

said more than $6,800 worth of scrap copper and metal was stolen from a business in the 800 block of Materials Road.

March 12

Vandal smashes car window

Someone used a landscape brick to smash the rear windshield of a car parked in the driveway of a home in the 500 block of Willow, police said, causing $250 in damage.

March 14

More stolen copper

A thief or thieves stole $400 worth of spools of copper wire from a warehouse in the 800 block of Material Drive, according to police.

Stereo equipment stolen from car

An employee at a business in the 900 block of Independence reported that someone stole a stereo, amplifier and subwoofers from an unlocked car in the parking lot. The items are worth an estimated $1,100.

March 15

Stolen pump

Someone nabbed a trailer-mounted grout pump worth $12,000 after it was left parked in front of a business in the 500 block of Independence Boulevard.

March 17

Car vandalized

Someone used an unknown object to damage the rear window and passenger-side windows of a car parked in the 1800 block of Sierra Trail. The siding on the home was also damaged. Estimated cost to repair the damage is $750, police said.