Caretaker allegedly takes senior’s cash and gold Police believe a man suspected of elder abuse fled the continent after robbing a 92-year-old Pacific Beach resident whose identity is being protected. The suspect, 34-year-old Raymond George Wilkins, allegedly offered to work for the woman as a temporary caretaker before stealing cash and gold from the victim. In the first weeks of October, Wilkins reportedly stole $13,000 in cash and an unidentified amount of Krugerrand gold coins from the victim, according to San Diego Police Department spokeswoman Mònica Muñoz. Wilkins may have fled to Oahu, Hawaii, she said. “We have ways of gathering information,” she said. “We have reason to believe he bought a plane ticket to Hawaii.” Wilkins likes to surf and was known to frequent Pacific Beach, according to a Crime Stoppers report. Police are asking anyone with information about Wilkins call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Water Dept. says driver billed for busted hydrant The driver who knocked over a fire hydrant near 2662 Garnet Ave., sending a geyser of water in to the air for more than an hour is going to be on the hook for repairs and the wasted water, according to Stan Medina, construction program manager with city water department. Medina said a driver hit the hydrant at approximately 4:20 p.m. and city crews weren’t able to get the water shut off until about 5:30 p.m. Medina said the driver will be responsible for labor, equipment and calculated loss of water. PB?students start in stage ‘Rumpelstiltskin’ production Students from Bay View Terrace, Crown Point, Kate Sessions and Pacific Beach elementary schools are staring in a production of “Rumpelstiltskin” Pacific Beach Middle School Saturday, Jan. 17. The all-student play is produced by the Missoula Children’s Theatre, which visits the area elementary schools twice a year to organize a profession performance complete with elaborate sets, costumes and lighting. More than 130 students are expected to audition for the variety of characters in the Brothers Grimm fairytale collection. Two performances are planned, the first at 3 p.m. followed by the second at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at PB Middle School’s office. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. For information call Laura Daly at (858) 270-4947. Mission Bay Little League accepting players Batter up, Mission Bay Little League is signing up players for its 2009 season. Registrations are scheduled for the next two Saturdays, Jan. 10 and 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tryouts are scheduled for the last two Saturdays of the month, Jan. 24 and 31, and organized by age. • Farm (ages 9 and under): 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Minors (10 years old): 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Majors (ages 12 and under): 1 to 3 p.m. • Juniors (ages 15 and under): to be announced Registration and tryouts will be held at Bob McEvoy Field, 2721 Grand Ave. There are no tryouts for T-ball players. Registration fees are $100 for T-ball, $110 for farm, $120 for minors and majors. For information visit www.missionbayll.org. Nobel Prize-winning alum returns to MBHS?campus The Mission Bay School Alumni Association is hosting a presentation by 2005 Nobel Prize recipient and MBHS class of ’65 alum Dr. Richard Schrock Thursday, Jan. 15, as part of the group’s Excellence in Awards Series. The presentation is the first in the series, created to honor former Mission Bay students or administration that have brought honor and distinction to the school through outstanding personal or professional achievement. Dr. Schrock was awarded the Nobel Prize for being the first to produce an efficient metal-compound for metathesis, a chemical process used in the development of pharmaceuticals and advanced plastic materials. The special school assembly for MBHS honor students, parents and alumni will begin at 11 a.m. in the school’s auditorium. Mission Bay High is located at 2475 Grand Ave. For information visit www.missionbayhighalumni.com. Sailor wanted for Belmont Park shooting arrested Police announced they recently arrested a 24-year-old man wanted for Dec. 6 shooting at Belmont Park. According to police reports, a rented party bus stopped at Belmont Park at approximately 10:30 a.m. Several of the bus occupants got in an argument with two males at the park. One of the men pulled a handgun from his waistband and fired several shots at the crowd, hitting a bystander in the left thigh. The suspects fled in a black truck and witnesses were able to get a partial license plate number. San Diego Police Department spokesperson Monica Muñoz said that investigators were able use the license plate information to identify Latorris Boone as the suspect in the shooting. Police served a search warrant at his home and discovered that Boone is in the Navy was aboard the USS Nimitz at the time of the search. The USS Nimitz returned to North Island on Dec. 17 and Boone was arrested for attempted murder. His bail has been set at $1 million. PB Town Council plans variety of January events The Pacific Beach Town Council (PBTC) is inviting the public to join its members at its 58th installation of officers and directors event Friday, Jan. 16 at the Catamaran Hotel, 3999 Mission Blvd. With the town council starting out the new year with a new batch of faces serving as officers and directors, it’s the perfect event to meet residents and business owners that are dedicated to serve Pacific Beach. The name of the 2009 honorary mayor of Pacific Beach will also be announced. Tickets for the installation dinner are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. One of the first activities for the month is the 2nd annual PBTC Safe & Beautiful forum scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the Pacific Beach Rec Center from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The forum gives residents the opportunity to voice their concerns about any issues that affect Pacific Beach. Issues discussed at last year’s forum included parking, crime, street and sidewalk maintenance and business district concerns. The forum helps the council come up with solutions, such as the regularly scheduled monthly street cleanups after several people voiced concern about litter. The 2nd annual Spring Graffiti Paint-Out returns Saturday, Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will meet at the Pacific Beach Presbyterian Church, 1675 Garnet Ave. to paint over graffiti. Last year’s event drew more than 300 volunteers, so organizers as asking interested participants RSVP by emailing [email protected]. Tools and paint will be provided. For information about PBTC meetings and events, call (858) 483-6666 or visit www.pbtowncouncil.org.