December 1975

December 1st, 1975

VR #143: Ransacking

November 30th to December 3rd, 1975 | W College Ave

Stolen: Holiday postage stamps, a briefcase, binoculars, and a shaving kit

 

VR #144: Ransacking

December 1st, 1975 | W Beverly Dr

Stolen: Coins, cash

Dog apparently scared off the VR before he could ransack too extensively. Shoe prints tie the scene to the VR series.

 

VR #145: Ransacking

December 1st, 1975 | S Central St

Stolen: Man's ring

 

VR #146: Attemtped Break-in

December 1st, 1975 | W Kaweah Ave

Resident, a lone female, was home at the time of the attempted break-in. It's unknown whether the VR knew that or not. Pry marks matched the house next-door, which had been ransacked by the VR on the same night.

 

December 8th, 1975

VR #147: Ransacking

December 8th, 1975 | W Sue Ave

Stolen: Jewelry

The ransacking was incomplete. The police felt that the VR heard the homeowners returning and fled. Shoe prints tied the scene to other VR scenes.

 

December 10th, 1975

VR #148: Ransacking

December 10th, 1975 | W Laurel Ave

Stolen: Cash, rings, Blue Chip stamps

Occurred before the McGowen shooting. Items stolen at this ransacking were dropped at the scene by the VR after shooting at the officer.

 

VR #149: Attempted Homicide

The McGowen Shooting