Davis news for Thursday, October 22, 2026

Crime · Davis, CA

Davis Police Activity — October 20, 2026

At approximately 9:06 a.m., officers responded to an injury accident on Drexel Drive. A student riding a bicycle was struck when the driver of a white vehicle opened their door into the cyclist’s path, causing the rider to fall. The driver reportedly told the victim they should not be biking in that area before returning to her car and leaving the scene. A report was taken. At 10:29 a.m., police responded to Fourth Street regarding a public contact incident. A delivery driver allegedly broke the glass on a front door while attempting to shove a package into a mail slot. The property owner provided photos of the damage, and an incident number was issued. At 10:59 a.m., officers responded to Lyndell Trail for a petty theft report. A man in his 50s wearing a black hoodie and gray beanie allegedly stole two tall cans of beer. The suspect left the scene heading toward John Jones Road. Officers were advised of the suspect’s direction but did not locate him. At 11:40 a.m., police responded to Russell Boulevard regarding harassment. A man in his 30s riding a bicycle allegedly yelled slurs through a resident’s window and stole candles from a recent memorial site. The suspect left the area heading east toward downtown Davis. A report was taken. At 1:08 p.m., officers responded to East Eighth Street for an attempt to contact or locate a person. A male was observed lying under a blanket and urinating near a laundromat. The caller expressed concern about children being in the area. Officers provided service. At 1:31 p.m., police responded to Chiles Road for a vehicle burglary report. A white Toyota Camry was broken into overnight, resulting in the theft of a scooter and a key to another vehicle. A report was taken. At 3:09 p.m., officers responded to Fermi Place regarding a public contact on Bus 42B. The caller stated she was stalked and assaulted by another passenger but was evasive about details. The suspect, described as having twisted hair and wearing pink headphones, exited the bus at Mace Street and Second Street. Officers provided service. At 3:54 p.m., police responded to Second Street for a non-injury hit-and-run. A silver Honda Accord was struck by a white Camry displaying a breast cancer symbol. The suspect vehicle left east on Second Street. The caller was a passerby who witnessed the incident. Officers provided service. At 3:57 p.m., officers responded to Pole Line Road and Loyola Drive regarding petty theft. A heavyset man in a red sweatshirt and blue backpack was observed taking Amazon packages from front porches. The caller was a passerby. Officers provided service. At 4:45 p.m., police responded to F Street for a non-injury hit-and-run. A driver in a gray Infiniti struck another vehicle at the intersection of E Street and Third Street. The driver stated she left the scene due to a panic attack and declined medical attention. Officers provided service. At 5:14 p.m., officers responded to H Street regarding a missing person report. The caller had not seen her daughter, who has been homeless since age 18 and suffers from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, in approximately one year. The last communication was via Facebook Messenger in May 2026. Officers provided service. At 5:19 p.m., police responded to Cowell Boulevard for indecent exposure. A man in his 30s with a tattoo on his left eye, riding a red bicycle on a bridge, allegedly exposed himself to traffic. Officers were unable to locate the suspect. At 5:26 p.m., officers responded to Sycamore Lane regarding a sexual assault report. A maintenance worker allegedly followed a resident from the laundry room into her apartment, grabbed her waist, and placed part of her foot in his mouth. The victim asked him to leave, and he questioned why she was kicking him out. The victim remained safe inside her apartment while officers took a report. At 6:19 p.m., police responded to Haussler Drive and Chestnut Lane for a suspicious person report. A man in his 30s riding a new black and red road bike was observed looking into cars and driveways for twenty minutes. The caller did not require officer contact, and officers were unable to locate the suspect. At 6:25 p.m., officers responded to C Street regarding a physical disturbance. Two subjects were seen beating each other near the Rose Garden. One subject, wearing a red hat and black hoodie, left walking his bike south on C Street then east onto Fourth Street. The caller was a passerby who did not know how the altercation started. Officers provided service. At 6:40 p.m., police responded to Camphor Lane for a suspicious vehicle report. A blue Nissan had been parked in the area for forty minutes, and a male occupant allegedly threw an item into a resident’s trash can. Officers provided service. At 6:46 p.m., officers responded to H Street and East Eighth Street regarding a missing person. A six-year-old boy ran away from his grandparents’ yard barefoot. While officers were en route, the caller reported finding the child and dropping him off. Officers provided service. At 7:14 p.m., police responded to Lassen Place for suspicious circumstances. A resident with an indoor ring camera reported hearing noises behind the camera around noon and observing the camera disconnect between 3:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. The resident requested officers check inside the home, stating only her children have access. Officers provided service. At 7:36 p.m., officers responded to Russell Boulevard regarding a shoplifting complaint. Three young men allegedly stole a $600 backpack and a black t-shirt before running into a back alley toward Anderson Road. A report was taken. At 7:51 p.m., police responded to East Eighth Street for suspicious circumstances. A resident home alone heard someone enter through the gate and repeatedly ring the doorbell. No one was visible outside, but a male voice was heard. Officers provided service. At 9:09 p.m., officers responded to Alvarado Avenue regarding a non-injury hit-and-run. An unknown subject struck a parked silver 2009 Honda Civic. A note with an apology and contact information, but no name, was left on the car. Officers provided service. At 10:16 p.m., police responded to Anderson Road after receiving a text message via Text-to-911 reporting a theft at a complex. The report was unfounded. At 11:00 p.m., officers conducted extra patrol on F Street. A transient male was observed, whom the caller believed was responsible for a break-in two weeks prior. Officers provided service. At 11:42 p.m., police responded to Olive Drive regarding a non-injury accident. Multiple vehicles rear-ended each other in a drive-thru lane. The caller believed one suspect was intoxicated. Officers provided service. At 12:24 a.m., officers responded to D Street for suspicious circumstances. A male subject was observed banging aggressively on a door and yelling, “Open up, we want our stuff back!” Officers provided service. At 2:00 a.m., police responded to Olive Drive regarding a burglary report. An apartment was broken into around midnight. The resident believed the suspect was her roommate’s ex-partner, who lives in Rancho Cordova. Nothing was taken, but gifts previously given to the ex were displayed in the room. A report was taken. At 2:58 a.m., officers responded to F Street regarding petty theft that occurred on October 20, 2026. An electric scooter was stolen from bike racks by a pool area after its lock was broken. The suspect vehicle was tracked via AirTag to West Sacramento. A report was taken. At 3:47 a.m., police responded to Christie Court for suspicious circumstances. A resident heard skidding noises and dogs barking, suggesting a possible crash. Officers provided service.