Mesa Police Department
Recent Police Media Releases
Do you have a boat, trailer or quad?
Thefts of these items are being seen across the
Valley. Protect your recreational equipment by
parking in secured areas. Record and store the VIN
(Vehicle Identification Number) for each and
photograph them. Engrave your property with your
driver's license number as an additional identifier.
For more information on securing your property and
Operation
Identification, please visit our
Literature
page. You may also call 480-644-2300, option 5, to
be referred to your crime prevention officer.
Animal Control now part of Code Compliance
As of July 1, Animal Control has
been relocated
to Code
Compliance and is no longer part of the
Police Department. You may still call
the police non-emergency number at 480-644-2211 to report
any animal-related activity.
Fraud Alert!
Over the past few weeks, a male subject has been
calling older adults in Mesa and telling them to put
money or their debit card in their mailbox for him
to pick up as part of a bank investigation. We have
several victims thus far in all areas of the city.
If you have been contacted by this person, please
report it to the police by calling 480-644-2211.
Free back- to-school immunizations
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health will
be providing free immunizations needed for those
children entering 6th grade on Saturday, August 2
from 9 am to 2:30 pm.
Download flyer.
Citizen Police Academy
Have you ever wanted to know about the inner
workings of the police department? Sign up for
the next Citizen Police Academy and learn about many
units within the department. The next class
runs from September 24 through November on Wednesday
evenings from 6:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., and one
Saturday on October 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For more information or to download an application
visit
www.cityofmesa.org/police/training/cpacademy.aspx.
Protect Your Gas
In some areas, rising gas prices are resulting
increased gas thefts and siphoning from vehicles.
These steps will help decrease your chances of
becoming a victim:
- Park in a locked garage, if possible
- Consider purchasing a locking gas cap
- Park where your vehicle can be seen by
others
- Make sure doors and windows are closed and
locked
- Do not leave anything of value in your
vehicle
- AND do not leave children or pets unattended
in your vehicle, even for a short period of time
If you do see an suspicious activity around
vehicles, please call 480-644-2211.
Choices and Consequences of Shoplifting
The Mesa Police Department has a brochure which is
being distributed through the Mesa Public Schools on
the consequences of shoplifting. The brochure is
available on our
Literature page. You may also download a copy
here.
Get Straight A's in Safety
An award winning video produced by Mesa Police
Department crime prevention with safety tips for children.
View. (4:51 minutes)
Vehicle Burglary Suspects
 On
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 03:39 a.m., two
Hispanic males were involved in breaking into a
vehicle in the area of 900 W 9th Street in Mesa.
Suspect #1 (see photo, left) is seen wearing a blue
hooded sweatshirt, light colored pants, and is 16-19
years old. Suspect two (see photo, right) is seen
wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and is
16-19 years old. If anyone has information on these
suspects or the vehicle burglary, please contact the
Mesa Police Department at 480-644-2211.
View
video (Windows Media Player).
Missing Adult
 Jennifer
Marie Peters, 23, has been missing from the Country Club & McKellips area since
June 6, 2007. She left her residence in the early morning hours. Jennifer is
Schizophrenic and has a history of attempted suicide. She is Native
American/Caucasian with a light complexion. Last seen wearing a pint scoop neck
t-shirt, navy blue sweat pants and flip-flops. She is 5' 7" tall, 220 lbs. with
highlighted brown hair and brown eyes. She wears glasses. She is on
medication, but has not been taking it. She has nothing with her, may try to
harm herself and is not known to seek medical help. If you have seen Jennifer or
have any information regarding her whereabouts, please call Mesa Police at
480-644-2211. Click on photo for larger version.
Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center (ACTIC)
To report any suspicious activity that might be terrorist related call
1-877-272-8329 (1-877-2SAVEAZ).
Police Explorer Post
Do you have a teen who is interested in a career in law enforcement? The Mesa
Police Explorer Post program may be just the thing! The programs are
designed to provide exciting and challenging training, along with on-the-job
experience for young people interested in a career in law enforcement.
More...
On The Beat with the Mesa Police
"On the Beat with the Mesa Police" is a 30-minute television show designed to
share and highlight information about a variety of units and programs within the
Mesa Police Department. The show is taped once a month and airs several times
on Mesa Channel 11. View
schedule and/or submit your
question.
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