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Sheriff-Coroner, Riverside County, CA

RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

Sheriff Stanley Sniff
Perris Station - Menifee Police Department
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Update:  Booking Photo Added 11-03-09
Date/Time Written: Monday, November 2, 2009
Type of Incident: Stolen Vehicle
Date/Time of Incident: Monday, November 2, 2009, 1357 hours
Location(s) of Incident: 27000 Block of Avenida Halago, Menifee
Reporting Officer: Sergeant Lisa McConnell, Perris Station
Contact: Deputy Grant, 951-210-1000
File Number: ME093060032
Nicholas Duffy, 26
Nicholas Duffy, 26

Details:

On Monday, November 2, 2009, about 1:57 p.m. Menifee Police Officers responded to the 27000 block of Avenida Halago in Menifee reference an individual being detained by citizens after he attempted to steal their vehicle.

The occupants of the residence heard their vehicle start. They went outside and found Nicholas Duffy (04/26/83) attempting to steal their vehicle. When Duffy saw the residents he fled on foot and attempted to drive away in another vehicle parked down the street. The victims were able to detain Duffy before he could drive away.

Upon arrival, officers determined the other vehicle was stolen on 11/01/09 from the city of Temecula. Further investigation led to the discovery of numerous stolen items from several different victims within the stolen vehicle. Duffy was booked into the Southwest Detention Center for Vehicle Theft, Possession of Stolen Property, and a Violation of Probation.

If anyone has information regarding crimes involving this suspect, they are requested to contact Deputy Grant at the Perris Station, 137 N. Perris Blvd, Suite A, Perris, CA 92570, 951-210-1000.

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