A Diffierent Theft.......
(From the files of the Rancho Santa Fe Patrol, Thursday, July 21, 2011...)
Over the past week we have taken reports for the theft of Back Flow Preventer Manifolds. What the heck is a Back flow Preventer Manifold? Well, its the "U" shaped pipe object you see coming out of the ground- usually near a water meter. Its made to prevent water back flowing through the pipes into your plumbing. The pipes are being stolen for the brass or copper value of the metal. But, not all back flow preventers are brass....
The stolen valves are taken to a metal recyclers and the crooks try to get cash for them. Changes in the laws prevent an immediate handout of cash- the recyler has to take the persons name and information and contact the authorities before handing over the cash.
Both cases we investigated occurred late at night. If you happen to see a car or truck stopped on the side of the road looking suspicious, please give us a call.
LINKS
We Have Moved
We have moved our office to 16936 El Fuego. This is on the south side of the Fire Station in the village. Our mailing address and phone numbers do not change. To reach us- 858-756-4372 or 858-756-9966. There may be a delay in answering emails for a day or so.
Mountain Lion Seen
On July 5, 2011 at about 2:00pm, a resident in the area of 16100 blk of Via Del Alba, saw what he described as a Mountain Lion cross his driveway. The animal was walking. It was not aggressive. The sighting was reported to Fish and Game. If you see a Mountain Lion you should not approach the animal. If you should see a mountain lion, you are encouraged to call Fish and Game at 858-467-4257. If the animal is a threat, call 911.
Although historically sightings are rare, there are several types of wild animals that live here in Rancho Santa Fe. Mountain Lions main food source is deer and coyotes. Eliminating plant species that attract deer help discourage mountain lions from coming into the area.
Please take precautions – mountain lions are most active at night as well as dusk and dawn. Do not leave children outside unattended; don’t leave pet food or food that may attract animals outside. Do not leave animals outside unattended. Horses should be kept in stalls in the barn. Be careful when walking/ jogging at dusk and dawn time periods. If you see a mountain lion- make noise-lots of it. Yell, scream, and bang on something. For example, pocket sized air horns are a good way to do that.
If you have any questions please call the Dept of Fish and Game at 858-467-4201 or the RSF Patrol 858-756-4372.
For more information: www.keepmewild.org.
