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The following information from Dec. 27-31 was supplied by the Novato Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

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2:09 p.m., Dec. 30 – A woman on the 1000 block of Sunset Parkway smashed her television on the floor.  She was upset at her husband because he was watching a game.  He reported that they were arguing over marital issues.  He stated that he will attempt to find somewhere else to stay for the night.

Dec. 27

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11:28 a.m. – A son damaged a wall during a family argument on the 100 block of San Felipe Way, and a parent called for assistance.  The son was counseled.

4:12 p.m. – A hit-and-run collision was reported by a resident of Laconheath Avenue.

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4:30 p.m. – Natural gas was smelled behind Pet Food Express and Peet’s Coffee on Nave Drive near the yellow poles in front of the gas lines.  The fire district responded.

11:06 p.m. – The cell phone of a clerk at the 7-Eleven at 800 Diablo Avenue was stolen.  Video surveillance showed three men stealing cigarettes and the cell phone.  Two of the three men were identified from the video.

11:14 p.m. – A burglary was reported on Kelly Drive.  A neighbor had seen two juveniles enter the home while the residents were away.  Officers responded and confirmed that the home had been burglarized.

Dec. 29

1:12 a.m. – Two men engaged in a fight on the 800 block of Grant Avenue. Officers responded and neither man wanted to press charges.

8:03 a.m. – A man was arrested on the 800 block of Diablo Avenue for an outstanding felony warrant and booked into the Marin County Jail.

8:37 a.m. – Seven or eight shots were heard around Deer Island and Highway 37.  The person reporting the shots suspected hunters. Officers did not see any unusual activity or hunters.

9:30 a.m. – Residents of the 800 block of Lamont Avenue returned from a week-long vacation to discover their white 2000 Mercedes Benz 430 SL was stolen.  It had been parked on the street in front of the house.

10:30 a.m. – A silver Audi reported stolen one week prior was recovered and returned to the owner on Garner Drive.

4:38 p.m. – A silver Chevrolet Corvette was hit by an unknown vehicle while at Vintage Oaks Shopping Center. The passenger door was damaged.

8:09 p.m. – A woman that appeared to have been drinking knocked on the door of a home on the 700 block of Olive Avenue and then entered.  She was pushed back outside and the police were called.  Responding officers transported the woman to a detox center.

11:24 p.m. –  A man arrived at Novato Community Hospital with a broken jaw and needing stitches to his mouth after having a fight at a social gathering.  Both people involved in the fighting were intoxicated.

Dec. 30

12:03 a.m. – A woman was lying down on the corner at South Novato Boulevard and Yukon Way and was being yelled at by a man.  Officers arrived, but the couple denied being in an argument and instead indicated that they were expressing their mutual love in a loud manner while walking home.

12:25 a.m.  – A gray Honda CRV was stolen from the 1000 block of Fourth Street.

8:16 a.m. – A window was broken on a locked Honda Odyssey Van on the 1100 block of Turner Drive.  A purse containing a wallet and credit cards were stolen; and the stolen credit cards were reported as being used.

8:43 a.m. – A woman on Ruben Court was allegedly assaulted by her boyfriend.  She reported that he pulled her hoodie over her head, choked her and tried to smother her.  He was arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault and booked into the Marin County Jail.

12:12 p.m. – A woman arrived home on the 1000 block of Fourth Street to find a man knocking on her door.  He asked for someone who does not live there.  As the man walked away he was joined by another man and a woman.  They were then observed looking into vehicles along Fourth Street as they walked toward Grant Avenue.  The parties were gone upon officer officer.

3:48 p.m. – A teenager on Muroc Lake Drive called the crisis line stating that he had taken about 15 assorted pills.  Officers responded and transported the youth to the emergency room at Marin General Hospital.

6:49 p.m. – A resident of Hutchins Way reported being burglarized upon returning home after a week away.  Access was gained through a side balcony.  Medication, a puppy and a cat were missing; and a van windshield was smashed and the front bumper unscrewed.  The resident provided information about the suspected burglar and vandal.

8:46 p.m. – A woman reported that her husband pushed her and is scaring her.  She asked her husband to leave but he refused.  Officers responded and the husband was arrested for suspicion of aggravated assault, and booked at the Marin County Jail.

11:05 p.m.  – A woman reported that she was sexually attacked at a residence on Alameda Del Prado where she sometimes stays.  The case was taken for investigation.

Dec. 31

1:50 a.m.  – A man was kicked out of the Viking Cocktail Lounge at on Redwood Boulevard and was banging on the door to get back in. Officers responded and moved the man along, advising the man not to return at the bartender’s request.

3:34 a.m. – A woman on Klamath Way reported seeing two men wearing dark hoodies walking around her property and looking into a window of a neighbor’s condo.

8:29 a.m. – A robbery was reported to have occurred near Scottsdale Pond.  The victims allegedly had 1 ½ pounds of  marijuana taken by a man wielding a black firearm.  They had agreed to meet him there to sell him the marijuana.

11:15 a.m. – A hit-and-run collision occurred at the Day’s Inn parking lot on Redwood Boulevard.  An involved red pickup truck was driven off after the crash.

12:51 p.m. – A handbag was found in a shopping cart in the Costco parking lot.  The responding officer contacted the owner and met with her at Costco. She said nothing was missing from the purse.

1:21 p.m. – An officer responded to a call regarding a collision on private property between a Honda Insight and a Toyota Echo because the Toyota driver was being uncooperative.  The officer assisted in the information exchange.

3:01 p.m. – A window was broken at the Olive Elementary School at 629 Plum St.  It appeared to be vandalism and not a burglary attempt. Nothing was reported missing or rifled through.

3:01 p.m. – A collision at Center Road and Diablo Avenue between a Nissan and Toyota resulted in a minor injury.

4:26 p.m. – A burglary was reported on Kristy Court.  An iPod, jewelry and cash were among the missing items.

4:46 p.m. – An iPhone 4 was reported stolen at the Ross Dress for Less in the Vintage Oaks Shopping Center.

6:43 p.m. – Credit cards were found at First Street and Grant Avenue.  They were turned in at the police station.

10:53 p.m. – Fireworks were reported being set off near Tamalpais Avenue and Regent Court.  The responding officer located and admonished the juveniles responsible.

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