Additions to previous posts

Additional Information on the Aggressive Scavenger 

Of the license plate of the navy blue truck in the aggressive scavenger (last post), Chuck adds:  California commercial plates have a number first followed by a letter and 5 numbers until recently where there are 5 numbers a letter and a number.  This plate was apparently used as a way to hide the identity of the truck's owner.

I was careful obtaining the plate number (which is how I was spotted doing it).  The plate was older, blue background with gold letters/numbers.  More important is that if you see the man (50's, gray hair and beard) in his early 90's model Navy Blue Ford Extended Cab stealing recycling, don't let him see you as he becomes aggressive.  Just call the police.  If you can get the license plate to confirm, that's fine, too.  If the plate is a misdirect, then he'll be doubly cautious about attracting police attention and may not return to our neighborhood.

Additional information on the Casing Incident on Marilona
Chuck talked to the resident and found out this was more than casing.  The occupant of this vehicle removed a window screen and was checking the house for occupancy when the residents returned and announced themselves.  Reportedly, there was another individual involved.  (How a second individual was involved is not clear).