On Wednesday, Sept. 7, at about 10:30 a.m., two Japanese tourists accompanied by their tour guide, parked their car, a 2001 Silver Toyota Rav 4, at the Last Command Post. They took photographs and returned to the car 10 minutes later to discover the left rear passenger window broken. The items stolen include a black colored pouch, cash, and a pink and black cell phone. Total value is estimated at $300.
On Monday, Sept. 12, at about 11 a.m., the victim, an oriental local female, accompanied by a male, parked their car, a 2001 Silver Toyota Camry at Ladder Beach. They both went down to the beach and returned to their car about 20 minutes later to discover the driver side window shattered and a wallet stolen. The items stolen include over $200 cash, an ATM card and ID.
There was a dark green or blue Toyota Yaris with tinted windows seen parked near both crime scenes before the crime occurred.
DPS and Crime Stoppers are seeking help from the public. Contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 234-7272 should you want to remain anonymous or use the website at www.nmicrimestoppers.com. Crime stoppers pays up to $1,000 for any information leading to an arrest. It pays to call.
