The Crimes Against Property Unit is comprised of a Sergeant and six Detectives. They are charged with the responsibility of investigating felony and misdemeanor "property" crimes occurring within the City’s jurisdiction. Property crimes include, but are not necessarily limited to, residential and commercial burglary, auto theft and thefts from autos, vandalism, shoplifting, as well as forgery, fraud, identity theft and computer crime. The investigations include identification, apprehension, interrogation, and prosecution of offenders, case clearance and the processing of stolen and recovered property. In some cases, due to lack of leads, witnesses or evidence, the investigation remains unsolved.

At this time, the Crimes Against Property unit uses the following investigative assignments:

• One Detective specializes in burglary; One Detective works general thefts and vandalism to anything other than a vehicle.
• One detective specializes in auto theft, thefts from autos and any vandalism to autos. One Detective specializes in working fraud, forgery, identity theft and computer crimes.
• Additionally, one detective is assigned to the special investigations unit.

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Contact

Sergeant A. Pinvidic
Crimes Against Property Supervisor
(714) 548-3855