Blotters – 7/24/2008
Monrovia
The following summary highlights a few of the 535 calls for service received by the Monrovia Police Department during the period of Monday, July 14, through Sunday, July 20.
Monday, July 14:
12:04 a.m. = Assault report 100 block E. Lime Ave.
11:29 a.m. – Grand theft automobile 100 block N. Alta Vista Ave.
1:43 p.m. – Public Assist 100 N. Encinitas Ave.
6:23 p.m. – Grand theft 700 block E. Greystone Ave.
11:12 p.m. – Shots heard 400 block W. Walnut Ave.
Tuesday, July 15:
7:56 a.m. – Trash picking 800 block Oakdale Ave.
8:45 a.m. – Property for destruction 100 block E. Cypress Ave.
1:06 p.m. – Illegal dumping 900 block W. Walnut Ave.
7:58 p.m. – Drug activity on S. Primrose Ave.
9:00 p.m. – Vehicle burglary 700 S. Huntington Dr.
Wednesday, July 16:
8:33 a.m. – Public assist 600 W. Lime Ave.
1:04 p.m. – Violation of court order 300 block W. Foothill Blvd.
3:43 p.m. – Embezzlement 100 block W. Foothill Blvd.
6:16 p.m. – Battery report 100 block Orange Ave.
7:31 p.m. – Soliciting 700 block E. Foothill Blvd.
Thursday, July 17:
11:30 a.m. – Police impound 400 block E. Lime Ave.
6:09 p.m. – Snake problem 300 block El Nido Ave.
10:18 p.m. – Shots heard 600 block W. Colorado Blvd.
11:10 p.m. – Personal robbery 400 block S. Magnolia Ave.
11:57 p.m. – Attempted burglary 1000 block S. Mayflower Ave.
Friday, July 18:
12:16 a.m. – Shots heard 900 block Genoa St.
12:29 p.m. – Bear problem 800 block Ridgeside Dr.
1:51 p.m. – Fraud report 700 block W. Huntington Dr.
8:56 p.m. – Fight in progress on S. Myrtle Ave.
10:30 p.m. – Vehicle burglary 900 block S. Fifth Ave.
Saturday, July 19:
1:41 a.m. – Drug activity 1000 block S. Fifth Ave.
7:24 a.m. – Grand theft 600 block E. Olive Ave.
1:30 p.m. – Threatening 400 block E. Duarte Rd.
5:12 p.m. – Drug activity on E. Pomona Ave.
11:23 p.m. – Assault report 800 block Bonita St.
Sunday, July 20:
2:03 a.m. – Fight in progress 300 block S. Myrtle Ave.
10:31 a.m. – Commercial burglary 2000 block California Ave.
12:51 p.m. – Property for destruction 600 block S. Myrtle Ave.
3:30 p.m. – Personal robbery 800 block E. Olive Ave.
4:27 p.m. – Soliciting 300 block W. Huntington Dr.
Sierra Madre
During the week of Sunday, July 13, to Saturday July 19, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 317 calls for service.
Sunday, July 13:
1:00 a.m. – DUI arrest, 3800 block Arboleda St, Arcadia. A motorist was stopped for a traffic violation. During the investigation the driver was determined to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Pasadena jail for remand.
5:21 a.m. – Arrest, Santa Anita Canyon Road, Chantry Gate. Two intoxicated men in their 20’s were found passed out along the side of the road. They were taken into custody for public intoxication and transported to the Pasadena jail for remand.
Monday, July 14:
3:03 p.m. – Petty theft, 00 block East Bonita Ave. A driver’s license and cash were taken from an unlocked car. The victim’s car was parked in her driveway. A witness reported about 3 p.m. seeing two heavy set Hispanic men, 5feet tall, dark complexion, around the car prior to the crime. The loss was estimated at $112.
Tuesday, July 15:
11:02 p.m. – Domestic Violence arrest, 600 block West Sierra Madre Blvd. A disturbance was reported at the apartment. An investigation led to one of the party’s being arrested for domestic battery and transported to the Pasadena jail for remand.
Wednesday, July 16:
10:54 p.m. – Possession of a Deadly Weapon arrest, Sierra Madre Blvd and Michillinda Ave. A motorist was stopped for a traffic violation. During the investigation the driver was found to be in possession of brass knuckles, a felony. The car was impounded and the driver was transported to the Pasadena jail for remand.
Saturday, July 19:
12:35 p.m. – Arrest, 300 block West Sierra Madre Blvd. A motorist was stopped for a traffic violation. A records check revealed his license was suspended/revoked. The driver was arrested and released on a written promise to appear.
Arcadia
For the period of Sunday, July 13, through Saturday, July 19, the Arcadia Police Department responded to 878 calls for service, of which 125 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.
Sunday, July 13:
Between 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., three vehicle vandalism incidents occurred at the Westfield mall. Unknown suspect(s) used an unknown object to scratch three vehicles parked at the location.
An auto burglary occurred at 921 South Baldwin between 6:10 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. Unknown suspect(s) broke a car window and took a purse that was left on the floorboard. Later that evening, an individual found the purse in Rosemead, and the purse was returned to the victim. However, an iPod, digital camera, and cash were taken from the purse.
Monday, July 14:
Around 8:30 a.m., units responded to Tobacco Express & Cigars, 110 East Foothill, regarding an illegal slot machine being used inside the business. The slot machine accepted dollar bills and winners were paid in vouchers that the business owner would redeem for cash. The owner advised that he had purchased the business six months ago and the machine was already in place at that time. He was issued a citation and the machine was seized.
A residential burglary occurred between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the 1000 block of South Eighth. Unknown suspect(s) entered the home through an unlocked second story window and took a Rolex watch and jewelry.
Tuesday, July 15:
An injury solo traffic collision occurred at Santa Anita and Campus around 11:23 p.m. A female driver made an unsafe turning movement, which caused the vehicle to strike the center median, a sign post, another curb, and then a light pole. A male passenger complained of pain to his lower chest area and was transported to AMH for treatment.
A residential burglary occurred in the 200 block of Cabrillo between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Unknown suspect(s) entered the residence through an unlocked window. Once inside, the suspect(s) ransacked rooms and took firearms, jewelry, and cash.
Wednesday, July 16:
Shortly after 5:30 p.m., loss prevention personnel from Nordstrom detained a woman for theft. The suspect tried to return a Dooney & Bourke wallet without a receipt but was denied. She then took a dress into a fitting room, placed it in a shopping bag, and turned in the same dress for a cash refund of over $324. A private person’s arrest was made, and the 28-year-old Caucasian was taken into custody for commercial burglary. She admitted to making fraudulent returns on other items that she had stolen, and she also indicated that she had stolen the Dooney & Bourke wallet a few days ago. Methamphetamine was found in her purse and a glass-smoking pipe was discovered in her car.
A traffic stop was initiated at Live Oak and Myrtus around 10:02 p.m. for an equipment violation. Three occupants were contacted, and record checks revealed that the 44-year-old female Caucasian driver had a suspended license and a felony outstanding warrant. A consent search of the vehicle was conducted, and officers found Chinese currency, a glass-smoking pipe with burnt residue, stolen mail, checks, and credit cards belonging to different individuals. The driver was arrested for receiving stolen property, unlicensed driver, acquire access card without consent, and alter/forge documents. A 47-year-old female Hispanic passenger was also arrested for possession of controlled substance paraphernalia.
Thursday, July 17:
Around 10:59 a.m., officers were at El Pollo Loco, 9974 East Las Tunas, when they noticed a red Camaro which matched the description of a car that was involved in an armed robbery outside of Washington Mutual Bank. Two male Hispanics by the vehicle also matched the description of the suspects who had committed the robbery. The men were detained and officers recovered a handgun (pellet gun) wrapped in clothing items. The suspects, ages 24 and 27, were arrested for robbery; the older suspect was also charged with false identification to officers and outstanding misdemeanor warrant.
Units responded to the racetrack around 3:28 p.m. regarding a man being detained by security personnel for burglary. Security officers observed the suspect drive into the parking lot with three female passengers. He parked next to a Honda, broke into the vehicle, and stole a laptop computer and GPS system. The women claimed that they did not see him steal the items; however, the stolen property was found in their vehicle. A 29-year-old male Hispanic was taken into custody for auto burglary and he also had a $220,000 outstanding felony warrant.
Friday, July 18:
A robbery occurred at Wachovia Bank, 1200 South Baldwin, around 10:25 a.m. A male Caucasian suspect, 37-43 years of age, 5’8”, 140 pounds, brown hair, and blue eyes, demanded money from a teller and stated that he had a gun and would kill her if she did not hurry. Fearing for her safety, the teller placed the money in a bag that the suspect had provided. He then fled the scene in a red mid-sized SUV driven by another suspect.
Between 5 p.m. and 5:42 p.m., a grand theft occurred at Victoria’s Secret. A witness informed a salesperson that she saw someone steal merchandise, and the salesperson discovered that four recently stocked drawers containing bras and panties had been emptied. She reviewed the surveillance tape and saw two female Hispanics, in their 40’s, steal the items. One suspect placed the merchandise into a backpack while the second suspect held up a dress to conceal the other woman from view. The total reported loss was over $3,700.
Saturday, July 19:
Units responded to the Peacock parking structure at Westfield mall regarding a chemical acid bomb located at the structure. AFD and a HazMat team responded and took responsibility of the site. Another suspicious plastic bottle was found at the Oak parking structure, and the HazMat team determined that the bottle was not a threat. No one was harmed and there was no property damage.
Around 7:18 p.m., officers were dispatched to Nordstrom regarding a man detained for theft. Loss prevention personnel recognized a man who had stolen a watch from the store on May 8, so they kept the man under constant surveillance. The 32-year-old Hispanic then took a Dolce & Gabbana watch and concealed it in a shopping bag. A private person’s arrest was made, and the suspect was taken into custody for commercial burglary.