Log of Shame

Three Arrested Overnight for Stealing Vehicles

Courtesy of Clovis PD

L-R: Anthony Granados (18), Octavia Scott (18), Taylon Gora (19)

Contributed by Clovis Police

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Early Wednesday morning, August 31, just before 1:00 a.m., Clovis Police communications center received a call from a resident in the area of Clovis/ Shepherd about three people checking the door handles of cars in their neighborhood.

Officers responded and located 2 of the 3 suspects immediately. The third suspect was found hiding in the bushes minutes later with the help of the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office helicopter, “Eagle One”.

The investigation determined that all 3 suspects drove from Merced in 2 stolen cars, dropping them off in the neighborhood where they were located.

It is fairly common for someone to steal a car, then drop it off at another location just to find and steal another car.

The suspects were identified as 18-year-old Octavia Scott, 19-year-old Anthony Granados, and 18-year-old Taylon Gora, all of Merced.

All 3 suspects were booked into Fresno County Jail for grand theft auto, possession of stolen property, and conspiracy, which are all felonies. Both stolen vehicles were recovered.

POLICE LOG OF SHAME

Over the last two weeks, there has been a notable decline in the number of catalytic converters reported stolen. Looks like the catalytic kapers are being put behind bars. The Clovis Roundup would like to thank the hardworking Clovis Police Department for serving our community.

Wednesday, August 24

Warning to residents in the area of Armstrong Ave and Ashlan Ave. Outgoing mail placed in residential mailboxes is being targeted by an unknown individual in the area.

Thursday, August 25

Police responded to a call in regards to a possible gun threat on the Clark Intermediate campus.

Saturday, August 27

I’m sure you’ve seen the local business Kim’s Plumbing making their way around town in their service vans. Well, unfortunately one of those vans was targeted by thieves. Kim’s Plumbing reported a loss of $7,300 worth of plumbing materials. Talk about money down the drain.

Monday, August 29

One resident reported to police that mail from the community mailbox at Powers Ave and N Kaweah Ave was stolen.

Tuesday, August 30

Just before midnight an unknown woman wearing all black successfully evaded police on an all black sport bike. She was pursued for reckless driving. Maybe it was a ninja on a Ninja.

Wednesday, August 31

Police received reports of vandalism in which several vehicle windows were smashed in the area between Shaw and Gettysburg Ave and Minnewawa Ave. Nothing was reported stolen, but one vehicle was rummaged through. If you’re parking in this area, stay vigilant.

Thursday, September 1

Police responded to a call regarding a home break in, in which the victim shared an interesting report. The victim’s home was unlawfully entered by an unknown suspect shattering the rear glass sliding door. Nothing was reported stolen. In fact, something was reported found, some beer was left in the fridge.

Sunday, September 4

Police responded to a burglary at Coast 2 Coast Pizza. It’s reported that an unknown male wearing a hoodie and Nike Air Force One’s pried the door to the pizzaria open and stole various electronics as well as cash from the register. I guess for now that’s one sneakerhead that got away with a lot of dough.

Monday, September 5

Two male suspects attempted to cut and remove a woman’s catalytic converter from her parked car in the area of Sierra Ave and Armstrong Ave. They attempted but didn’t get away with the crime. Great job Clovis residents for staying vigilant and hopefully preventing more crimes like this.