Crime & Safety
Vandal Flees Scene, Children in Tow
Selected calls from Aliso Viejo to the Orange County Sheriff's Department, Jan. 31-Feb. 3.

A caller near the intersection of Aliso Creek Road and Pacific Park Drive said a man broke a window and keyed their car, adding that the culprit was seen riding away with another man, a woman and children in a black Hyundai sedan with dealer plates.
The vandalism report was made 3:37 p.m. Wednesday.
Below are more items from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department blotter.
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Assist outside agency. 7:06 a.m. Friday. 0 block Conch Reef.
Suspicious person/circs. 2:34 a.m. Friday. 0 block Mariah.
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Narcotic violation misdemeanor. 5:17 p.m. Thursday. 2300 block Windsong.
Petty theft report. 11:55 a.m. Thursday. 26800 block Aliso Creek Road. A caller said a man in his late 30s, wearing a blue jumpsuit, switched a stone with another store product before leaving.
Traffic hazard. 7:07 p.m. Wednesday. Wood Canyon Drive and University Drive. A caller said a moving truck dropped its load of furniture onto a traffic lane, posing a hazard.
Stolen vehicle. 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. 0 block Sandalwood. A caller reporting a stolen silver Toyota Scion said they know who took it, citing that the person who did was drunk at the time.
Traffic hazard. 5:07 p.m. Tuesday. Pacific Park Drive and Aliso Viejo Parkway. A caller said a fire hydrant was spewing water sideways onto the street.
Assault. 1:01 p.m. Tuesday. 27800 block Aliso Creek Road. A caller told deputies that they were with a man who appeared to have been severely beaten, but do not know of the suspect's whereabouts.