Thieves Target Benicia Industrial Park

In the last week of April seven businesses in various parts of the Benicia Industrial Park were victimized by thieves who stole brass water flow valves Benicia police said in a press release Tuesday.

"Our officers and detectives are investigating these thefts to see if they can turn up any leads," said Benicia Police Lt. Mike Daley. "To commit these crimes, the thieves have to turn the water supply off to the business, which can make matters much worse for the business." 

The thefts took place on the 4700 to 4900 blocks of East 2nd Street, the 4700 and 5300 blocks of East Industrial, and the 6400 block of Goodyear Road. Police estimate the value of the stolen valves is more than $3,000.  That doesn’t include other damages that may have occurred as a result of the water being turned off. 
"Our detectives are working with other agencies who may have experienced similar thefts," said Daley. "In addition, we are providing extra patrols and will be communicating with our business community about these types of crimes. 
"These crimes are occurring late at night or early in the morning, and we encourage anyone with information to call Detective Gregg Rouse at (707) 746-4251,” said Daley.  “Also, if anyone is out in these areas at night, maybe making delivers, and sees anything suspicious, we encourage them to call either 911 if they think a crime is in progress or they can also call (707) 745-3412, Option 1, to report what they are seeing to our emergency dispatchers." 
Citizens can also provide anonymous tips and possible receive a reward by calling Solano County Crime Stoppers at (707) 644-7867.

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