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4/12/12 Sierra Madre Search and Rescue

Temple City Tribune — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:35:34 +0000

During the month of March, Sierra Madre Search and Rescue (SMSR) responded to six calls for assistance.
Injured Hiker, Eaton Canyon/Medical Emergency, Big Santa Anita Canyon: SMSR responded to a mutual-aid call from Altadena Mountain Rescue regarding an injured hiker in Eaton Canyon. Team members assisted Altadena personnel in evacuating the injured party via litter wheel-out. Just as this operation was being secured, SMSR was called to a medical emergency in Big Santa Anita Canyon. Additional SMSR members responded along with those from the Eaton Canyon rescue. The patient was assessed at the scene and evacuated to Chantry Flat via litter wheel-out by SMSR and L.A. County Fire personnel, then transported to the hospital by ambulance
Missing Backpacker, Switzer Falls: The Team responded to a mutual-aid call from Montrose Search and Rescue regarding a missing backpacker. SMSR crews worked several assignments in the search area. A combined crew from SMSR and Montrose found the subject deceased.
Missing Hiker, Millard Canyon: Responding to a mutual-aid call from Altadena Mountain Rescue, SMSR members were dispatched to search for a hiker who had been missing for two days. A crew of EMT-certified SMSR members located the subject after dark and provided initial medical treatment. Personnel from other participating agencies helped evacuate the subject to the trailhead, where they were transported to the hospital.
Missing Hikers, Big Santa Anita Canyon: Shortly after completing a technical rescue training exercise in adverse weather conditions, the Team was notified by Montrose Search and Rescue that a party of four hikers were missing in the Mt. Wilson area. SMSR crews were dispatched along several likely routes of travel and located the party on a trail in Big Santa Anita Canyon. The hikers were uninjured and were escorted to the trailhead at Chantry Flat.
For 60 years the all-volunteer Sierra Madre Search and Rescue team has been responding to calls for help in the local mountains and beyond. Funded entirely by private donations, SMSR provides a range of public programs on wilderness safety in addition to its search and rescue activities. The Team never charges for any of its services.
For more information, including how to arrange a wilderness safety demonstration for your school or group, visit www.smsr.org.

4/12/12 Police Blotters

Temple City Tribune — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:32:15 +0000

Arcadia PD
For the period of Sunday, April 1st, through Saturday, April 7th, the Police Department responded to 980 calls for service of which 120 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.
Sunday, April 1:
Around 5:38 p.m., an officer responded to JCPenney at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a theft report. A juvenile suspect concealed merchandise inside his sweatshirt, and exited the store without making payment. The 15-year-old Hispanic male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. A records check revealed the juvenile had run away from a youth center and was reported missing by the Baldwin Park Police Department. He was later released to the Department of Child and Family Services.
At approximately 10:22 p.m., officers responded to Bar Louie, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding two male subjects refusing to leave the location. Officers discovered the suspects were intoxicated and unable to care for themselves. One suspect also exposed himself to patrons, including children. The 25-year-old Hispanic males were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Monday, April 2:
At about 2:33 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 000 block of West Arthur Avenue regarding a burglary report. The victim returned home and discovered several items missing, including cash and electronics. One resident believed she may have left a rear door unlocked. No one saw or heard anything suspicious.
Shortly after 4:00 p.m., an officer responded to the UPS Store, 713 West Duarte Road, in regards to a burglary report. The manager discovered unknown suspect(s) stole a bag of cash from an unsecured filing cabinet. No signs of forced entry were located and the manager was not sure if he activated the alarm.
Tuesday, April 3:
At about 11:06 a.m., an officer responded to Foothill Boulevard and Baldwin Avenue regarding a hit-and-run traffic accident. While the victim was yielding to make a left turn, a driver sideswiped her vehicle and fled the scene. The vehicle is described as a white box style truck. No injuries were reported.
At approximately 2:30 p.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a white Expedition for an illegal turn, on Huntington Drive at Centennial Way. The driver was observed turning left from the number two lane. An investigation revealed the 45-year-old Hispanic female was never issued a license. She was cited and released in the field, and her vehicle was impounded for 30 days.
Wednesday, April 4:
Around 10:35 a.m., officers were dispatched to Right Start Mortgage, 130 East Huntington Drive, in regards to a vandalism report. A juvenile male climbed onto the building and jumped onto the hood of an employee’s car, causing significant damage. An investigation revealed the juvenile and his friend thought it would be funny to video record the incident so they could post it on Facebook. The two 13-year-old White males were cited and released to their parents.
At approximately 3:38 p.m., an officer pursued a black Ford Mustang with three occupants in the area of First Avenue and Duarte Road, which he discovered was reported stolen out of Monrovia. The suspects exited the vehicle and led the officer on a foot pursuit through a strip mall near Duarte Road and Santa Anita Avenue. Shortly after, they were located in an office building parking lot, 16 Campus Drive, where they were taken into custody without incident. An investigation revealed the driver, a 26-year-old Hispanic male, was on felony probation and had a suspended license. The 18-year-old Hispanic male passenger was also on felony probation and had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant, and the 28-year-old Hispanic female passenger was found to be a parolee-at-large.
Thursday, April 5:
Shortly after 3:27 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a Honda for tinted windows, on Santa Anita Avenue at Wistaria Avenue. The officer noticed several spray paint cans in the back seat of the vehicle and recovered spray paint can tips and gloves on the driver and passenger’s person. The 19-year-old Hispanic male and 18-year-old White male were arrested for Possession of Vandalism Tools, and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
At about 6:06 p.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding an identity theft investigation. The victim discovered his social security number had been used by an unknown suspect to file a 2011 Tax Return. The victim has no idea how his information was compromised and is desirous of prosecution.
Friday, April 6:
Around 1:30 p.m., an employee at CVS, 188 East Live Oak Avenue, observed a female subject conceal make up brushes inside a black purse and exit the store without making payment. The suspect is described as Hispanic, between 30 to 35-years-old, 5’6” tall, 200 lbs., with dark hair with blonde highlights, wearing a dark jacket, brown shirt, and black pants. She suspect was recorded on video surveillance and can be recognized if seen again.
At approximately 3:30 p.m., officers were traveling westbound on Huntington Drive, west of Santa Anita Avenue, when they discovered a vehicle with expired registration. The driver explained the vehicle did not belong to her. A records check revealed she had an expired license and no insurance. She was cited and released in the field, and the vehicle was left legally parked.
Saturday, April 7:
At roughly 4:05 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Sport Chalet at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. A male juvenile was observed concealing an air soft gun and air soft ammunition inside his backpack, and exited the store without making payment. A search of his person revealed he was in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The 12-year-old Asian male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. He was later released to his mother.
Around 7:13 p.m., a male subject was observed removing cash from a cash register at Nordstrom at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue. An investigation revealed the suspect was a former employee previously terminated for theft, who used an unknown employee’s identification number to open the register. The 60-year-old White male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Monrovia PD
Shots Fired
On April 2 at 8:40 p.m., dispatch received numerous 9-1-1 calls of shots fired in the area of Sherman and Los Angeles. Officers responded to the area and found six cartridge casings in the street and two bullet holes in a front facing wall in the 1200 block of Sherman. No one was injured. A compact car was seen right after the shooting, driving westbound on Cherry at a high rate of speed. No suspect description. Investigation continuing.
Parolee-at-Large / Possession of Burglary Tools / Possession of a Deadly Weapon
On April 4 at 2:39 a.m., an officer stopped and contacted a male and female walking in the 500 block of Parkrose. Upon talking with them, their statements conflicted as to why they were in the area and where they were going. Further investigation revealed the male subject was a parolee-at-large with an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody. The officer located a large knife and a burglary tool near the area where he arrested the suspect. The suspect later admitted possession of the knife and the burglary tool. He was charged with the additional crimes.
Prowling
On April 4 at 5:35 a.m., officers were dispatched to 600 block of West Olive, where a suspect was seen prowling at a residence. When the resident went outside, the suspect fled, running eastbound through a neighbor’s yard. An area search was conducted for the suspect, but he was not located. Investigation continuing.
Robbery
April 5 at 2:14 p.m., a robbery was reported in the 1600 block of South Mountain. A female victim went to a business parking lot to meet a subject she contacted on Craigslist. The victim was purchasing a brand new iPhone from the suspect. The suspect approached the victim, who was standing outside her vehicle, and handed her a box. As she inspected the box, the suspect grabbed her money from the front pocket of her sweatshirt, and the force caused her to fall backwards. The suspect fled with the money, running north towards Evergreen. He was described as a male White, 30 years old, 6’0”, 180 pounds, black spiked hair, wearing a grey sweatshirt. Investigation continuing.
Residential Burglary
April 5 at 5:42 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of Mountain reported that someone had broken into their home. The suspect entered the location through a front window and ransacked the home, taking jewelry, a safe, and other miscellaneous items. A neighbor saw a possible suspect on the property. The suspect is described as a male Hispanic or Filipino, 25 years old, 5’5”, thin build, wearing glasses, a tan sweater and blue jeans. The suspect was driving a white, 2 door, older model Acura, with pink primer around the doors and a black paper license plate with the word “power” written on it. Investigation continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
April 5 at 5:54 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 300 block of South Canyon. The victim parked her vehicle on the street at 7:30 p.m. and returned to her vehicle the next morning at 9:00 a.m. There were no signs of forced entry, and the victim did not realize a seat was missing from the vehicle until 5:00 p.m. that day. She then reported the burglary to police. Investigation continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
April 6 at 10:48 a.m., a vehicle was reported burglarized in the 1800 block of Sixth Avenue. The vehicle was parked in the street in front of a residence at 1:00 a.m. and locked. The victim returned to vehicle 10:30 a.m. and found the passenger door unlocked. The glove compartment was ransacked and her purse was taken from the trunk. The investigation is continuing.
Brandishing a Handgun in a Threatening Manner – Suspects Arrested
April 8 at 7:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Los Angeles Street regarding a suspect that drove by in a black Nissan Altima, brandishing a handgun in a threatening manner. The Foothill Air Support Team helicopter was monitoring the radio frequency and located the suspect vehicle. The helicopter directed responding units to the vehicle and it was stopped at Ivy and Cypress. The victim positively identified the vehicle and the driver, as the suspect, but she did not desire prosecution. The vehicle was searched, but the gun was not located. The driver was unlicensed and did not have valid identification. He was arrested and later released upon verifying his identity. A passenger was arrested for violation of Monrovia’s gang injunction and was taken into custody. Two other occupants in the vehicle were identified and released.
Weapons Violation – Suspect Arrested
April 7 at 8:20 p.m., Special Enforcement Team officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Treelane and Camino Real because the license plate was found to have a warrant associated to it. Upon contacting the female driver, she was found to be unlicensed. A search of the vehicle revealed a small amount of marijuana inside the vehicle and a handgun was found concealed in the engine compartment; the gun was wrapped in a white towel and wedged against the vehicle battery. The male passenger is the registered owner of the vehicle. He was arrested and charged for possessing the firearm. He was also found to be in possession of a stolen access card.

Police Blotters 3/15/12

Temple City Tribune — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 23:47:53 +0000

ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER

For the period of Sunday, March 4th, through Saturday, March 10th, the Police Department responded to 924 calls for service of which 124 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, March 4:

Around 8:48 a.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding a fraud report. The victim explained he was reviewing his Kohl’s credit card statement and discovered fraudulent charges. He had the credit card in possession at the time of the report and did not give anyone permission to use his account. He is desirous of prosecution.

At approximately 6:18 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Hollister at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in reference to a male juvenile detained for theft. The suspect concealed a bottle of cologne inside a used shopping bag and exited the store without making payment. The 16-year-old Hispanic male was cited for Petty Theft and released to his parent.

Monday, March 5:

At about 10:10 a.m., an officer was dispatched to Foothills Middle School, 171 East Sycamore Avenue, in regards to a male student being detained for possession of marijuana and an alcoholic beverage. An investigation revealed the student concealed the items in his backpack for use after school. The 13-year-old Hispanic male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Shortly after 8:40 p.m., officers responded to the Great Steak and Potato Company at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in reference to a theft that had just occurred. Officers located and detained the suspect in the JCPenney parking lot. An investigation revealed the suspect requested change from cashiers at different eateries and asked them to count out the money, at which time the suspect took the money from their hands and fled. The 62-year-old Hispanic male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Tuesday, March 6:

At about 4:08 p.m., officers responded to BJ’s, 400 East Huntington Drive, regarding an injury traffic collision into a building. An employee parked her vehicle in a space closest to the south wall of the restaurant, and leaned over to the passenger side of the vehicle without putting it in park. As the vehicle began to move forward, she attempted to place her foot on the brake but hit the gas instead, causing the vehicle to drive up the curb and into the building. When she got out of the car, she fainted and hit her face on the ground. The subject was transported to the Arcadia Methodist Hospital for medical assistance.

At approximately 4:20 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Greenfield Avenue in regards to a male adult suspect who had barricaded himself inside his residence with a gun after fighting with his girlfriend. Officers located the suspect in his backyard and detained him in front of the residence. An investigation revealed the 51-year-old White male hit his girlfriend in the face with a screwdriver. The victim and suspect were transported to the Arcadia Methodist Hospital for medical treatment and after clearance, the suspect was transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Wednesday, March 7:

Around 2:39 p.m., an officer responded to Foothills Middle School, 171 East Sycamore Avenue, in reference to a child abuse investigation. A student reported to the school counselor that the bruise on his face was a result of his father striking him for playing computer games rather than completing his homework. After investigation, the 37-year-old Chinese male was arrested for Child Abuse and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. An emergency protective order was issued and a Department of Child and Family Services agent was assigned to the case.

At approximately 9:22 p.m., an officer responded to the 000 block of Sharon Road regarding a residential burglary report. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry through the front door, ransacked the bedrooms, and fled undetected. Wallets, checks, and jewelry were reported missing. No one saw or heard anything suspicious.

Thursday, March 8:

Shortly after 12:21 p.m., an officer responded to the 000 block of East Live Oak Avenue regarding an auto burglary report. The victim returned to his vehicle and discovered unknown suspect(s) entered his vehicle by an unknown means and tampered with the ignition. Articles of clothing and other items were reported missing.

At about 3:45 p.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter in regards to a theft report. The victim found a vehicle she wanted to purchase on Craigslist and contacted the seller. The seller directed the victim to wire money via Western Union and explained she would ship the vehicle once the $1,950 payment was received. The victim completed the wire transfer but never received the vehicle. She is desirous of prosecution.

Friday, March 9:

Around 0:37 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a white Dodge Intrepid for a broken license plate lamp, on southbound Santa Anita Avenue at the 210 freeway. A records check revealed the rear passenger, a 31-year-old Hispanic female, had an outstanding felony warrant. She was arrested for the warrant and possession of a controlled substance, which was located on her person during the booking process.

Between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., unknown suspect(s) stole a bicycle from a bike rack near JCPenney at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue. The victim has no idea who stole his bicycle and is desirous of prosecution. No one saw or heard anything suspicious.

Saturday, March 10:

At roughly 9:59 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 000 block of West Huntington Drive in regards to a residential burglary report at an apartment complex. The apartment manager discovered unknown suspect(s) broke into the laundry room and stole hundreds of dollars worth of quarters from two laundry machines. The officer determined the suspect(s) pried open the coin mechanism and fled undetected.

Shortly after 5:50 p.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a grey Chevrolet Corvette for making an illegal lane change on Colorado Boulevard at Colorado Place. Upon contact with the driver, the officer noticed an odor of alcohol emitting from inside the vehicle. An investigation revealed the 49-year-old White male was driving under the influence. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

SIERRA MADRE POLICE BLOTTER

During the week of Sunday, March 4th, to Saturday March 10th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 233 calls for service. See crimereports.com for updated information.

Sunday, March 4th:
4:46 PM- Disorderly Conduct/Drunk in Public, 600 blk. Chaparral.An intoxicated 56-year old man was asked to leave a residence by the resident. The subject left the residence and was arrested for public intoxication outside the residence. The subject was transported to Pasadena jail for booking.
Monday, March 5th:
2:48 PM- Grand Theft Exceeding 950 Dollars, 600 blk. Chaparral Rd. Unknown suspect(s) entered the location through an open garage door and stole a 21 speed Trek 21 white and black mountain bicycle. The suspect(s) fled in an unknown direction.
3:40 PM- DUI Alcohol/Drugs, Lima St. and Highland Ave. An officer stopped a Sierra Madre motorist for a Vehicle Code violation. Further investigation revealed that the 80-year old driver was under the influence of alcohol. The driver was transported to Pasadena Police Department Jail for booking.
Friday, March 9th:
12:19 PM- Use of Another’s Personal Identification to Obtain Credit/Etc. This incident involves the cashing of a personal check, without the owner’s permission.
2:26 PM- Use of Another’s Personal Identification to Obtain Credit/Etc. This incident involves the unauthorized use of the victim’s credit card.
Saturday, March 10th:
2:59 PM- DUI Alcohol/Drugs, Sycamore Pl. and Grandview Ave. An officer stopped a 44-year old Monrovia motorist for a Vehicle Code violation. Further investigation revealed that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to Pasadena Police Department Jail for booking.
10:43 AM- Suspicious Circumstances, 500 blk. Woodland Dr. This case involves a piece of charred wood that was thrown onto the concrete porch of a residence. The suspect(s) fled in an unknown direction.
8:47 PM- Petty Theft, 100 blk. W, Sierra Madre Blvd. Unknown suspects entered a liquor store and stole a 750 ml bottle of Belvedere vodka and a 20 oz. bottle of Coca Cola. The store clerk gave chase, which cause one ofthe suspect to drop the bottle of vodka. The suspects then fled in an unknown direction.

LASD Temple Station Police Blotters 3/12/12

Temple City Tribune — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:48:40 +0000

LASD
Temple Station
02-20-12
• Violation of Court Order: A Restraining Order Violation occurred at 1:50AM in the 6000 block of Encinita Avenue. The victim has a restraining order against the suspect for stealing his personal checks and cashing them. The suspect intentionally violated the restraining order and went to the victim’s house to visit a family member. The suspect is a resident from Temple City.
• Possess Marijuana for Sale: Deputies arrested a M/A 18 at 10:50PM for Possession of Marijuana for Sale at Temple City Boulevard &La Rosa Drive. Deputies detained the suspect for vehicle code violations. The suspect possessed a significant amount of marijuana and evidence indicating he sold the marijuana. The suspect is a resident from Arcadia.
02-21-12
• Vandalism: A Vandalism occurred between 9:00AM-9:50AM in the 9600 block of Workman Avenue. The victim parked his vehicle and entered his residence. When he returned, two of his vehicle tires were slashed. The victim said this was the second time within ten days one of his vehicles was damaged. The victim does not know who would damage his property.
• Forgery: Deputies arrested a FA/40 for Forgery at 5:46PM in the 9600 block of Las Tunas Drive. The victim entered the business and attempted to cash a fictitious check for thousands of dollars, but did not receive any money. The suspect is a resident from Monterey Park.
• Stolen Vehicle: Deputies identified two suspects in a Stolen Vehicle at 12:00PM in the 9000 block of Emperor Avenue. Deputies conducted a records check of a stolen vehicle, in which two suspects ran from the vehicle. The suspects left their identifications inside of the vehicle. Deputies arrested a third suspect connected to the vehicle a short time later. The arrested suspect is a Temple City resident, recently off parole for vehicle theft.
• Drunk in Public: Deputies arrested a MW/59 at 5:26PM for being Drunk in Public, in the 9600 block of Live Oak Avenue. The suspect was walking across the street stumbling, appeared intoxicated and unable to care for himself. The suspect is a resident from Covina.
02-22-12
• Residential Burglary: A Residential Burglary occurred at 10:00AM in the 6100 block of Sultana Avenue. The suspect went to the elderly victim’s residence and identified himself as a worker from “The Department of Water.” Once the suspect gained entry, he stole several items, including US currency, then left the location. This is an on-going investigation and possibly related to a similar type burglary the following day.
02-23-12
• Residential Burglary: A Residential Burglary occurred between 11:00AM-12:00PM, in the 9200 block of La Rosa Drive. The suspect contacted the elderly victims at their residence and posed as a worker from the water department. The victims allowed the suspect to enter their residence and check their water faucets. Once the suspect left the location, the victims realized they were missing US currency and credit cards. This is an on-going investigation.
02-26-12
• Grand Theft: A Grand Theft was reported on 12:15AM in the 6000 block of Reno Avenue. The victim received and signed for a delivered package several days earlier, but did not secure the package in the home because he was in a hurry to leave. When the victim returned, the package was missing. There were no reported witnesses or video surveillance.
This includes significant crimes and is not inclusive of all crimes in Temple City.

3/5/12 LASD Temple Station Police Blotters

Temple City Tribune — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:00:33 +0000

02-12-12
Vandalism: A Vandalism was reported at 9:00AM in the 9500 block of Las Tunas Drive. The victim arrived to work and discovered the rear sign on his business was damaged. There were no witnesses or video surveillance.
Commercial Burglary: A Commercial Burglary was reported at 9:30PM in the 5700 block of Rosemead Boulevard. The informant was notified of an alarm activation at the business. When the informant and deputies arrived, they found the front door pried open and items missing. Several of the stolen items were recovered outside of the business. There were no witnesses or video surveillance of the incident.
02-13-12
Possess Marijuana for Sale: Deputies arrested a MA/19 at 7:58AM in the 9400 block of Live Oak Avenue. Deputies responded to a call of the suspect lying on the sidewalk. The suspect was in possession of marijuana and evidence indicating he sold marijuana.
02-15-12
Vandalism: A Vandalism occurred at 11:00PM in the 9500 block of Las Tunas Drive. The victim was inside of a local business, when he was notified two suspects damaged his parked vehicle with a shopping cart. There was a witness and possibly surveillance video of the incident.
Residential Burglary: A Residential Burglary was reported at 1:25PM in the 5500 block of Pal Mal Avenue. The victim arrived home and discovered someone entered his bedroom window and stole items from his residence. There were no reported witnesses.
Attempt to Pass Stolen Check: An Attempt to Pass a Stolen Check occurred at 5:10PM in the 9600 block of Las Tunas Drive. The suspect entered the business and tried to cash a stolen check. The suspect appeared suspicious and exited without receiving any funds. There were several witnesses and possibly video surveillance.
02-16-12
Residential Burglary: A Residential Burglary occurred at 4:00AM in the 9900 block of Miloann Street. Deputies responded to a burglary alarm call. When they arrived, they found someone forced entry into a vacant property under construction. Deputies were unable to contact the property owner or construction company to determine if anything was stolen. There were no reported witnesses.
Shoplifting Burglary: Deputies arrested a MA/42 at 1:15PM for Burglary Shoplifting in the 5700 block of Rosemead Boulevard. The suspect entered the business, removed security tags, then exited without paying for the items. The suspect was detained by store security. The suspect was on probation for burglary and a resident from the city of San Gabriel.
Annoy Child: An Annoying of a Child occurred between 3:00PM-3:30PM at Grand Avenue & Daleview Avenue. The minor victim was on her way home from school, when she was followed by the suspect in a 1980’s GMC white pickup truck. The victim ran to a neighbor’s (witness) home, as the suspect parked nearby. The witness contacted the suspect and advised she called the police. The suspect immediately drove away. This is an ongoing investigation.
02-17-12
Vehicle Burglary: A Vehicle Burglary was reported at 7:37AM in the 5500 block of Welland Avenue. The victim was notified by his neighbor, that his parked vehicle rear window was shattered. The victim saw the shattered window and discovered his bicycle was missing from his vehicle.
Vandalism: A Vandalism was reported at 10:00PM in the 10100 block of Lower Azusa Road. The victim noticed someone broke the passenger side window of his parked vehicle and threw orange paint on the vehicle. There were no reported witnesses, but possible video surveillance of the incident.

This includes significant crimes and is not inclusive of all crimes in Temple City.

Police Blotters 3/1/12

Temple City Tribune — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:57:23 +0000

Arcadia PD
For the period of Sunday, February 19th, through Saturday, February 25th, the Police Department responded to 966 calls for service of which 114 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.
Sunday, February 19:
Around 1:36 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding on Las Tunas Drive at Live Oak Avenue. Upon contact with the driver, the officer noticed an odor of alcohol emitting from his breath and person. An investigation revealed the 32-year-old White male was driving under the influence. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
At approximately 4:25 p.m., a male adult suspect entered Bose at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, and stole a pair of headphones from a display rack. The suspect was caught on video surveillance. He is described as a Hispanic male with dark hair, medium build, in his mid-thirties, wearing a dark jacket and blue jeans.
Monday, February 20:
At about 1:40 a.m., an officer conducted a vehicle check on a red Ford Mustang parked on the north side of Clark Street at Peck Road. A vehicle search revealed the driver was in possession of credit cards and identification cards issued to different people and three laptop computers, which were suspected to be stolen. The 24-year-old Hispanic male was arrested for Possession of Stolen Property and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Shortly after 4:21 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Rite Aid, 39 West Las Tunas Drive, in reference to a theft report. The cashier observed a female adult suspect select a recyclable shopping bag from a display unit and fill the bag with merchandise. The suspect exited the store without making payment and fled the parking lot in a blue Chrysler. The suspect is described as a Hispanic female, approximately 25-years-old, 5’4” tall with brown hair.
Tuesday, February 21:
At about 3:41 p.m., an officer responded to the 000 block of Hugo Reid Drive regarding a residential burglary report. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry through a rear window and ransacked all of the bedrooms. The amount of loss was unknown at the time of the report due to the family being away on vacation.
At approximately 6:59 p.m., an officer responded to Zumiez at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. An employee set her cell phone on a display shelf to help a male adult customer retrieve a jacket. While retrieving the jacket, the employee noticed the customer’s female friend, a Black female adult, approximately 30-years-old, wearing dark clothing, was near her phone. Within minutes, she discovered her phone was missing and noticed the female subject quickly left the store. The employee believes the subject took her phone and is desirous of prosecution.
Wednesday, February 22:
Around 4:03 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 000 block of West Lemon Avenue regarding a residential burglary report. The victim returned home and discovered her jewelry was missing. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry through a side door and fled undetected. No one saw or heard anything suspicious.
At approximately 5:39 p.m., an officer responded to Sephora at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a female adult in custody for theft. The suspect concealed merchandise inside her purse and left the store without making payment. The 20-year-old Hispanic female was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Thursday, February 23:
Shortly after 8:55 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 000 block of West Norman Avenue in regards to a theft report. The victim was notified by FedEx that two packages had been delivered to her home; however, the packages were nowhere to be found. The officer determined unknown suspect(s) stole the packages from the resident’s front porch and fled undetected.
At about 5:37 p.m., officers responded to a three-party traffic collision on West Duarte Road, west of South Baldwin Avenue. While party two was stopped for traffic ahead, she was rear-ended by party one, which caused her vehicle to move forward and collide with the rear of party three. No major injuries were reported.
Friday, February 24:
Around 2:30 p.m., a reporting party observed a mountain lion walking southbound on Canyon Road from Carolwood Road. Officers conducted an area check but were unable to locate the animal.
At about 11:27 p.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle for a broken headlight in the area of Second Avenue and Huntington Drive. The officer discovered the driver’s license was expired. He was cited and released in the field.
Saturday, February 25:
At roughly 3:12 a.m., an officer observed a silver BMW sedan swerving between lanes on Foothill Boulevard, and conducted a traffic stop at Santa Anita Avenue. Upon contact with the driver, the officer noticed an odor of alcohol emitting from his breath and person. An investigation revealed the driver was under the influence of alcohol, and had a suspended license due to a previous DUI. The 35-year-old Chinese male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Shortly after 10:11 a.m., an officer was dispatched to Arcadia High School, 180 Campus Drive, in regards to a commercial burglary report. While the band members were at rehearsal, unknown suspect(s) entered a secured classroom and ransacked their backpacks. One student discovered his backpack had been stolen while fourteen others reported several items missing. No one saw or heard anything suspicious.

Sierra Madre
During the week of Sunday, February 19th, to Saturday February 25th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 223 calls for service. See crimereports.com for updated information.
Sunday, February 19th:
1:21 AM- DUI Alcohol/Drugs, Hastings Ranch and Sierra Madre Blvd. An officer stopped an 18-year old Altadena motorist for a Vehicle Code violation. Further investigation revealed that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Pasadena Police Department for booking.
Monday, February 20th:
6:35 PM- Criminal Threats, 242 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. This case involves a letter which threatens a Police Departmentemployee.
Wednesday, February 22nd :
8:40 AM- Vandalism/Graffiti, 100 blk. N. Baldwin Ave. This case involves an unknown suspect(s) using black spray paint to graffiti a wall. The unknown suspect(s) fled in an unknown direction.
9:12 AM- Vandalism/Graffiti, 100 blk. W. Sierra Madre Blvd.This case involves an unknown suspect(s) using black spray paint to graffiti a wall. The unknown suspect(s) fled in an unknown direction.
Saturday, February 25th:
12:17 PM- Attempted Residential Burglary, 100 blk. N. Sunnyside Ave. This case involves an unknown suspect(s) taking the screens off two windows of a residence. The suspect(s) made no entry into the residence.

Police Blotters 2/23/12

Temple City Tribune — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:18:57 +0000

For the period of Sunday, February 12th, through Saturday, February 18th, the Police Department responded to 979 calls for service of which 118 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, February 12:

A victim of identity theft filed an online report at 7:34 a.m. regarding a fraudulent purchase of a DELL laptop. The victim discovered unknown suspect(s) obtained her American Express credit card information when a DELL representative called her to confirm the delivery address for the shipment. The victim cancelled the order and closed the account.

At approximately 6:38 p.m., officers were dispatched to Nordstrom at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to two female adults in custody for theft. The suspects concealed merchandise inside their purses and a used JC Penney shopping bag while they were inside the fitting rooms. An investigation revealed the suspects also stole from Macy’s, Old Navy, Sidecca, Victoria’s Secret and JC Penney. The two 19-year-old Black females were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Monday, February 13:

Around 11:23 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding a fraud report. The victim received a phone call from an unknown male subject who explained he was a multi-million dollar winner. The victim received checks from the subject who agreed to pay for the taxes on the winnings. The victim was instructed to send the money to an unknown subject in Michigan. After the victim completed the transactions, the checks were returned to his bank and he realized it was a scam.

Shortly after 4:00 p.m., an officer responded to Baldwin Stocker Elementary School, 422 West Lemon Avenue, in reference to a burglary investigation. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a trailer located in the school’s construction area. The officer determined the suspect(s) pried open the sliding glass window. The total loss was unknown at the time of the report.

Tuesday, February 14:

At about 8:30 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 000 block of Christina Street regarding a burglary report. Unknown suspect(s) ransacked the victim’s garage and stole multiple items. The officer determined the suspect(s) removed the padlock on the door and fled undetected.

At approximately 3:52 p.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter in regards to a fraud report. The victim visited a bank in Pasadena to open a checking account and was informed that her social security number was attached to an existing account. The victim had no idea who was using her personal information. She is desirous of prosecution.

Wednesday, February 15:

Around 3:39 a.m., an officer responded to the 000 block of Fairview Avenue regarding a call about a suspicious male subject wearing no shirt, knocking on residents’ doors. The officer located the subject and determined he was unable to care for himself due to intoxication. The 24-year-old Chinese male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At approximately 2:51 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Sephora at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in reference to an adult female in custody for theft. The suspect concealed merchandise in a used shopping bag and exited the store without making payment. An investigation revealed the 18-year-old Chinese female also stole from Gilly Hicks. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Thursday, February 16:

At about 6:04 a.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of West Duarte Road regarding a stolen vehicle report. The victim left his vehicle running to the front of his residence while he waited for it to warm up. When he returned from inside his residence, he discovered it was gone. No one saw or heard anything suspicious.

Shortly after 4:28 p.m., a sales associate at Victoria’s Secret at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, reported a commercial burglary. Video surveillance revealed two male adult suspects concealed bras and underwear inside a used Abercrombie and Fitch shopping bag, and exited the store without making payment. Suspect one is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 30-years-old, 6’0″ tall, of medium build, wearing a long sleeve green sweater and blue jeans. Suspect two is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 30-year-old, 5’6″ tall, 200 lbs., wearing a gray sports shirt with a stripe down the sleeves and light blue jeans.

Friday, February 17:

At approximately 10:07 a.m., an officer was dispatched to Wells Fargo Bank, 211 East Foothill Boulevard, regarding a theft investigation. A bank teller took money from his register and concealed it inside his pants pocket. After being confronted as to why his register did not balance, the 21-year-old Filipino male admitted to the theft. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At about 11:49 a.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding a fraud report. The victim discovered unknown suspect(s) charged thousands of dollars to her Mastercard and Visa credit cards. Through investigation, the victim learned the suspect(s) also opened an American Express credit card in her name and had her mail forwarded to a different address without her knowledge. The victim is desirous of prosecution.

Saturday, February 18:

At roughly 9:56 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a battery that just occurred. Two customers waiting in line for the release of new tennis shoes became upset when a male subject cut in line in front of them. After the customers yelled at him to get in the back of the line, the subject cursed at them and spit in both their faces. The 18-year-old Hispanic male was arrested for Battery and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Shortly after 5:15 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a silver Ford Fusion on Santa Anita Avenue at St. Joseph Street for a broken tail light. A record check revealed the driver was never issued a license and had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. The 32-year-old Hispanic male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

LASD Temple Station

Temple City Tribune — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:55:50 +0000

02-05-12

o Possess Illegal Weapon: Deputies arrested a MH/20 at 5:15PM for Possession of Brass Knuckles and Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License at Lower Azusa Road & Arden Drive. The suspect was detained for vehicle code violations and arrested for driving with a suspended license. The suspect additionally possessed a set of Brass Knuckles. The suspect is a resident of the city of El Monte.

o Vandalism: A Vandalism occurred at 4:00AM in the 4800 block of Baldwin Avenue. A witness heard the victim’s parked vehicle window shatter and went to investigate. As the victim approached, she saw a vehicle driving away from the area.

02-07-12

o Petty Theft: A Petty Theft occurred at 7:28PM in the 5700 block of Rosemead Boulevard. The suspect entered the business and grabbed several items from a display shelf, then ran out of the business into a nearby waiting vehicle. There were witnesses and video surveillance of the incident.

o Armed Robbery: An Armed Robbery occurred at 7:45AM in the 6200 block of Rosemead Boulevard. A suspect entered the business wearing a ski mask armed with a handgun and demanded money. The suspect grabbed the money and ran to a nearby waiting vehicle, which was driven by a second suspect. There were witnesses and video surveillance of the incident.

o Residential Burglary: A Residential Burglary was reported at 1:45PM in the 4400 block of Temple City Boulevard. The victim said someone entered her home through a rear bedroom window and stole over one hundred dollars in US currency. There were no witnesses or video surveillance of the incident.

o Court Order Violation: A Restraining Order violation occurred at 7:50PM in the 10700 block of Fairview Avenue. The victim and suspect are separated and have two children together. The suspect had been served with a restraining order, but refused to obey the order. The suspect is a resident of Temple City.

o Vandalism: A Vandalism was reported at 1:00PM in the 5800 block of Cloverly Avenue. The victim reported someone breaking into his locked mailbox, but nothing was believed missing at the time. There were no witnesses or video surveillance of the incident.
02-09-12

o Armed Robbery: An Armed Robbery occurred at 6:25PM in the 5700 block of Rosemead Boulevard. The victim was counting money from the cash register, when the suspect entered the business with a handgun and demanded the money. The suspect took the money and exited the business. There were no witnesses or video surveillance of the incident.

o Possess Controlled Substance: Deputies arrested a suspect at 1:23PM for Possession of a Controlled Substance at Blackley Avenue & Barela Avenue. The suspect was detained for vehicle code violations and found in possession of methamphetamine. The suspect is a resident of the city of San Gabriel.

02-11-12

o Domestic Battery: A Domestic Battery occurred at 5:15PM in the 4800 block of Baldwin Avenue. The victim and suspect got into an argument over past relationship issues. During the argument, the suspect slapped the victim in the face one time. The suspect is a resident of Temple City.

This includes significant crimes and is not inclusive of all crimes in Temple City.

Police Blotters 2/16/12

Temple City Tribune — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:54:40 +0000

Arcadia PD
For the period of Sunday, February 5th, through Saturday, February 11th, the Police Department responded to 907 calls for service of which 108 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.
Sunday, February 5:
Between the hours of 8:04 p.m. and 8:21 p.m., two suspects stole a flat screen television from a hotel room at Springhill Suites, 99 North Second Avenue. Video surveillance revealed the suspects wrapped the television in a hotel blanket and carried it out of the back door of the facility. The suspects are described as a White female, 5’1” tall, 90 lbs., with medium length blonde hair, wearing blue jeans and a grey sweatshirt; and a Hispanic male, 5’7” tall, 150 lbs., with light complexion, wearing a black baseball hat and oversized white t-shirt and black pants.
At approximately 9:02 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a green Honda Civic for traveling westbound in the eastbound lane of Wheeler Avenue at Indiana Street. Upon contact with the driver, the officer detected an odor of alcohol emitting from her breath and person. An investigation revealed the 46-year-old Black female was driving under the influence. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Monday, February 6:
Shortly after 4:00 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 000 block of West Sandra Avenue regarding an attempted residential burglary report. The resident explained he returned home and noticed his living room window screen was on the ground. The officer determined unknown suspect(s) attempted to force entry into the home but were unable to defeat the window lock. They fled undetected and no one saw or heard anything suspicious.
Around 5:58 p.m., an officer responded to the Drinker’s Hall of Fame parking lot, 151 East Huntington Drive, in regards to a hit and run report. The reporting party returned to the parking lot and discovered unknown suspect(s) collided into the rear of her vehicle. She advised the area is monitored by video surveillance. Further investigation is being conducted by the Detective Bureau.
Tuesday, February 7:
At about 2:33 p.m., an officer responded to Panorama Drive and Michillinda Avenue in regards to a traffic accident. A driver was traveling eastbound on Panorama Drive when he swerved his vehicle to avoid hitting a peacock; however, he ended up sideswiping an unoccupied parked vehicle. While the driver was on the telephone with the Arcadia Police Department, he did not notice that the owner of the parked car entered the vehicle and drove away.
At approximately 6:32 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of Valencia Way in regards to an identity theft report. The victim received a tax reporting document in the mail for an online merchant account, which he never established. He later discovered unknown suspect(s) opened the account using his personal information. He has no idea how his personal information was compromised.
Wednesday, February 8:
Around 2:00 p.m., an officer responded to the 2000 block of South Fifth Street regarding a fraud report. The victim discovered numerous unauthorized transactions on her Bank of America account. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) made bank transfers totaling thousands of dollars without her knowledge or permission. She is desirous of prosecution.
At approximately 10:15 p.m., an officer observed two subjects riding their bicycles without safety lights on eastbound Foothill Boulevard at Leandra Lane. The officer conducted an enforcement stop and discovered one of the subjects, a 19-year-old Hispanic male, was in possession of multiple drugs and drug paraphernalia. The second subject, a 20-year-old Hispanic male, had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. They were arrested for the listed charges and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Thursday, February 9:
Shortly after 2:22 p.m., officers responded to the 000 block of Christina Avenue in reference to a residential burglary report. Unknown suspect(s) entered the home and ransacked two bedroom closets. The victim reported thousands of dollars in cash missing from her guest bedroom. No signs of forced entry were located and no one saw or heard anything suspicious.
Between 2:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m., unknown suspects stole 96 bras from the merchandise drawers at Victoria’s Secret at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue. The manager on site explained the store was crowded with customers. Review of video surveillance footage for possible suspect(s) information was underway at the time of the report.
Friday, February 10:
Around 1:57 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for lane swerving in the area of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue. A record check revealed the driver, a 30-year-old Hispanic male, had an expired license. The passenger, a 21-year-old Hispanic female, was in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, and had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. A vehicle search revealed the driver was in possession of stolen mail, sixteen checks belonging to other people, and burglary tools. Through investigation, the officer determined some of the checks were altered to show the passenger as the payee. Both suspects were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
At about 6:22 p.m., an officer responded to Sephora at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a theft report. A female adult suspect stole merchandise from the store and exited without making payment. A loss prevention officer attempted to detain the suspect; however, she ran away leaving behind her purse containing the stolen merchandise. The suspect and two unknown female subjects fled the parking lot in a black vehicle, possibly a Honda Accord.
Saturday, February 11:
At roughly 7:38 a.m., an officer was dispatched to Albertsons, 298 East Live Oak Avenue, regarding a request for a subject check. The subject, a 23-year-old Hispanic male, was observed kicking a fence and pounding on a wall to the rear of the location. An investigation revealed the subject was in possession of a controlled substance and had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia Methodist Hospital for medical clearance prior to booking.
Shortly after 9:52 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a grey Honda on Live Oak Avenue at Longden Avenue after he observed the vehicle change lanes without the use of its signal, and noticed its rear license plate was hanging from one screw. The driver revealed he was only sixteen and did not have a license. Through investigation, the officer discovered the vehicle belonged to the passenger, a 23-year-old Hispanic male, who had expired registration, an outstanding misdemeanor warrant, and was in possession of marijuana. The subjects explained they placed a false license plate on the vehicle to avoid registration requirements. They were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Monrovia PD
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 419 service events, resulting in 77 investigations. To see a complete listing of crimes reported, go to the crime mapping link below http://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/monrovia
Vehicle Burglaries
On January 30, officers responded to several vehicle burglary reports at a condominium complex in the 100 block of West Colorado in the secured tenant parking area. Items taken varied from car parts to in-dash radios. Additionally, a garage door opener was taken in one of the burglaries. The investigation is continuing.
Theft
Suspects Arrested
On January 31 at 11:27 p.m., a witness called police and reported a male and female suspect stealing his neighbor’s bicycle from the 100 Block of West Colorado. An officer stopped a couple matching the description near the location. The witness positively identified both suspects and they were still in possession of the bicycle. The victim desires prosecution. They were both arrested for the theft.
Theft From a Vehicle
On February 1 at 3:10 a.m. an officer responded to the 200 block of East Los Angeles regarding a theft from a vehicle. The victim’s front bumper was missing from his 2000 Honda Civic. Investigation continuing.
Brandishing a Replica Firearm – Suspect Arrested
On February 1 at 11:35 p.m., police received a call reporting a man with a gun inside a bar in the 100 block of East Olive. The reporting party said the male suspect had displayed a handgun, causing the customers to become fearful. Officers arrived and the man was detained without incident. The weapon was a BB gun that looked like a pistol. The suspect claimed to be a gang member and said he needed the gun for protection. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto – Utility Trailer.
On February 3 at 7:06 a.m., a utility trailer was reported stolen from an unsecured parking lot in the 200 block of West Foothill. The trailer did not have license plates on it. It was taken sometime between 4 p.m. on February 2 and 5 a.m. on February 3. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
On February 3 at 6:24 p.m., a female resident in the 400 block of East Olive reported her home had been burglarized sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 5:25 p.m. that day. A laptop computer was taken as well as the resident’s black and white Boston Terrier. The dog has a microchip. Investigation continuing.
Petty Theft / Drunk in Public – Suspect Arrested
On February 3 at 12:01 a.m., a sergeant on patrol witnessed a male subject come out of a bar in the 300 block of West Foothill, walk across Magnolia, and pickup up the corner resident’s potted plant. The male subject began walking away with the plant. The sergeant stopped him. The owner of the property was located, an elderly female, and she desired prosecution. The plant was returned to the owner and the suspect was arrested, not only for the theft, but for being drunk in public.
Mail Tampering / Weapons Offense – Suspects Arrested
On February 4 at 4:56 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of North Alta Vista regarding a male and female subject in a black car that were taking mail out of mailboxes. Officers located the vehicle and stopped it. The investigation revealed a large quantity of stolen mail, burglary tools, and a loaded revolver in the vehicle. The revolver was found by the battery in the engine compartment of the car. Both the male and female subject were arrested and charged with conspiracy, receiving stolen property, mail tampering, and weapons charges.
Battery
On February 5 at 10:06 p.m., police responded to the report of a battery that occurred in the 200 block of Madeline. The adult male victim was standing in front of his residence when he was approached by the suspect, his girlfriend’s former boyfriend. The suspect approached the victim in a friendly manner and asked if he would be willing to speak with him. The victim agreed. Without warning, the suspect punched the victim in the face several times. The suspect then left the location. The victim sustained a swollen left eye as a result of the battery. The investigation is continuing.

Police Blotters 2/9/12

Temple City Tribune — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:25:38 +0000

Arcadia PD
For the period of Sunday, January 29th, through Saturday, February 4th, the Police Department responded to 903 calls for service of which 104 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.
Sunday, January 29:
At about 12:40 a.m., an officer, working a DUI checkpoint on Santa Anita Avenue at Santa Clara Street, contacted the driver of a grey Saturn. The driver provided the officer with false identification. An investigation revealed the subject was driving under the influence of alcohol and had three outstanding warrants. The 42-year-old White male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
At approximately 6:17 p.m., an officer responded to H&M at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a theft report. Two female juveniles concealed several items inside their purses and exited the store without making payment. The 13-year-old and 14-year-old Hispanic females were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Both were later released to their parental guardian.
Monday, January 30:
Shortly after 12:13 p.m., an officer observed a male subject standing with his bicycle in the middle of Santa Rosa Road, near Colorado Boulevard. The officer made contact with the subject who explained he skipped school to hang out with friends. The officer located marijuana and drug paraphernalia inside his backpack. The 17-year-old White male was cited for the listed charges and released to his father.
Around 9:12 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Sephora at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a female adult in custody for theft. The suspect concealed a perfume inside her purse, and another perfume inside her bra. A search of her purse revealed two inactivated credit cards issued to different names. The officer searched her vehicle and discovered additional inactivated credit cards still glued to their approval letters, two possible stolen laptops, and mail containing the personal identifying information of other people. The 23-year-old Black female was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Tuesday, January 31:
At approximately 9:33 a.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter in regards to an identity theft report. The victim received a Target credit card statement in the mail for an account he did not open. The victim has no idea how his personal information was compromised and is desirous of prosecution.
At about 2:25 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the intersection of Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue regarding a two-party traffic collision. Party-two was driving on northbound Baldwin Avenue when he was struck by Party-one, traveling westbound on Huntington Drive. An investigation revealed Party-one failed to stop for a red signal. No major injuries were reported.
Wednesday, February 1:
Around 1:01 p.m., an officer responded to the 000 block of West Leroy Avenue, in regards to a residential burglary report. The victim received a phone call from his alarm company indicating his front door alarm had activated. He returned home and discovered his front door had been forced open. He observed the door was damaged; however, no property was missing. It appeared the unknown suspect(s) became startled at the sound of the alarm and fled the scene undetected.
At approximately 5:28 p.m., an officer responded to H&M at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a female adult and female juvenile detained for theft. A loss prevention officer observed the female adult select numerous items of clothing, and watched her carry the merchandise to a secluded area of the store with her 11-year-old daughter. The suspect placed the merchandise on a wall display and proceeded to walk away, after which the juvenile placed all of the merchandise in an empty Hollister shopping bag. Both suspects exited the store without making payment. An investigation revealed the suspects also stole items from Claire’s. The 32-year-old Hispanic female was arrested for Commercial Burglary and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. A report was made to the Department of Child and Family Services, and the juvenile was later released to a parental guardian.
Thursday, February 2:
Shortly after 1:31 a.m., officers conducted a bicycle traffic stop on southbound Santa Anita Avenue at Le Roy Avenue for not having a safety reflector. A records check revealed the bicyclist was on parole. The officer searched his person and recovered methamphetamines inside his pants pocket. The 23-year-old Hispanic male was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Around 6:25 p.m., an officer responded to the 1000 block of South First Avenue in regards to a structure fire. When the officer arrived, the residence was fully engulfed in flames and personnel from the Arcadia Fire Department and Monrovia Fire Department were already on scene. The fire was successfully extinguished; however, at the time of the report the cause of the fire was unknown.
Friday, February 3:
At approximately 9:12 a.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding a theft report. The victim explained he received a call from a male subject who identified himself as his son. The subject requested a wire transfer via Western Union to bail himself out of jail in Panama City, Panama. The victim believed the subject and completed the wire transfer. A short time later, the victim received a phone call from her actual son who explained he was at home, and never went to Panama. The victim is desirous of prosecution for Theft by False Pretense.
At about 8:00 p.m., an officer responded to the area of Oakwood Avenue and Virginia Road, in regards to an auto burglary. The victim discovered unknown suspect(s) stole her Luis Vuitton purse from inside her vehicle, which also contained a large amount of cash and checks. The officer did not locate any signs of forced entry.
Saturday, February 4:
At roughly 11:42 a.m., an officer responded to the 000 block of East Longden Avenue regarding an attempted burglary report. The victim was looking out the window to his home and noticed the screen was missing. He then went outside and discovered pry marks on three windows and two doors. The officer determined unknown suspect(s) attempted to burglarize the home and fled the area undetected.
Shortly after 4:43 p.m., an officer responded to Victoria’s Secret at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in reference to a theft investigation. Unknown suspect(s) entered the store and stole 28 pairs of yoga pants from a display table. At the time of the report, no one present saw or heard anything suspicious.

Monrovia PD
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 470 service events, resulting in 106 investigations. To see a complete listing of crimes reported, go to
http://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/monrovia for crime mapping.
Suspicious Package
On January 23 at 1:41 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of West Chestnut regarding a suspicious letter received by a local business. A white powdery substance was contained within the letter. Monrovia Fire Department, in coordination with Los Angeles County Fire and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Hazmat Teams, responded to recover the suspicious letter. The substance was analyzed, and tested positive as a narcotic substance. The origination of the letter is under investigation, and is being handled by the Monrovia Police Department.
Possession of Stolen Property – Suspect Arrested
On January 24 at 11:30 a.m., an officer observed a bicyclist run a stop sign in the 900 block of Alta Vista. After stopping the subject, he received consent to search. During the search, he found the subject was in possession of several gift cards. The names on the cards matched the names of victims from thefts that occurred earlier in the week in Monrovia. The suspect was arrested for possession of stolen property, and the investigation is continuing.
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
On January 24 at 9:52 p.m., officers responded to an audible alarm activation at a residence in the 200 block of North Myrtle, which is a house that is under construction. When officers arrived, it appeared as if someone had climbed through an unlocked rear window. Upon closer examination, a wallet with identification was found inside the house.
While officers were speaking with neighbors, they noticed a male subject walking nearby. His head was down as if he were looking for something he had dropped. The officers contacted him and discovered he was the owner of the wallet found in the vacant house. This individual lives in the neighborhood. He said he was looking for a place to smoke Marijuana, and he knew that the house was vacant. He climbed through an unsecured window and activated the audible alarm, which caused him to flee and drop his wallet. There was no evidence indicating the suspect entered the location to steal any property. He was arrested for trespassing.
Possession of Burglary Tools – Suspect Arrested
On January 25 at 4:08 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of West Olive reported hearing suspicious male voices in the alley. Officers responded and detained two subjects. One of them was arrested for possession of burglary tools. Nearby, the officers found a red and black, “Gary Fisher” brand, mountain bike that had been discarded. The bike was taken as found property, and the officers began attempting to locate its owner. Investigation continuing.
Attempt Burglary
On January 25 at 9:03 p.m., an attempted residential burglary was reported in the 1000 block of Orange. The incident occurred sometime between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. An unknown suspect attempted to pry open the front door of the residence. There was no loss. Investigation continuing.
Residential Burglary
On January 26 at 4:58 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of East Lemon called to report a burglary. An unknown suspect entered the residence sometime after the resident left for work, and ransacked the home. A video game station was stolen. Additional property was found by the victim on the front lawn. Investigation continuing.
Residential Burglary
On January 27 at 2:48 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 300 block of East Colorado regarding a burglary. The victim reported that she left her home for work at 10 a.m. on January 26 and returned home at 2:45 a.m. on January 27 to find her house ransacked. There were no signs of forced entry; however, the front door was open. Money was taken from a shoe box in the living room. Investigation continuing.
Hit & Run Traffic Collision / Vehicle Versus Pedestrian – Suspect Arrested
On January 27 at 3:31 p.m., a hit and run traffic collision occurred at Huntington and Canyon. A 12-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle as she tried to cross the street. After stopping briefly down the road, the driver drove off and did not stop to check on the child or to render any aid. The child was severely injured, and was taken by helicopter to a hospital in critical condition.
Officers conducted an intense search for the suspect driver. Witness statements and evidence at the scene led officers to an address in Monrovia, where the suspects vehicle was recovered and the passenger who had been in the car during the incident was found. Through further investigation, officers eventually located the suspect at a business in Duarte. The female suspect admitted to driving the vehicle, and striking the child. She was arrested and booked for the appropriate charges.
The father of the child called later and reported that the victim had been upgraded to stable condition.
Vehicle Burglary
On January 27 at 8:06 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a hotel in the 900 block of West Huntington regarding a vehicle burglary. The victim reported that he arrived at the location at about 7 p.m., parked his vehicle in the parking area, and went into the hotel. When he returned to his vehicle at about 8:25 p.m., he found the dashboard had been removed and the navigation system was missing. Also missing was a briefcase containing personal information, and other miscellaneous paperwork. Investigation continuing.
Vandalism
On January 28 at 2:53 p.m., graffiti was reported at a park in the 300 block of South Myrtle. Suspects wrote on the band shell in the park in pink/red letters. Investigation continuing.
Discharge of a Laser at an Aircraft
On January 28 at 9:13 p.m., the Foothill Air Support helicopter reported being hit by a green laser from the area between Diamond and El Dorado. Arcadia Police Department was also notified. Monrovia officers responded to the area, but were unable to locate the source of the laser.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon
On January 29 at 12:30 a.m., an officer responded to a local hospital regarding a stabbing victim at their facility who reported that the incident occurred in Monrovia. The victim, a 16-year-old male, stated that he and several friends had left a friend’s house in the 100 block of East Evergreen and began walking to another friend’s house in the 800 block of East Olive. When they reached California, they were confronted by two male Hispanic subjects. The victim pushed the suspect, and the suspect stabbed him in the arm. The second suspect jumped in and hit the victim in the face. Then they separated, and walked away in different directions. The victim was taken to a hospital by friends.
Suspect number one is described as 18 to 22 years old, 5 foot 5 inches tall, 140 to 160 pounds, black hair, thin moustache, wearing a light colored baseball cap, gray hooded sweatshirt and light colored shorts. Suspect number two is described as a male Hispanic, 20 to 22 years old, 5 foot 7 inches tall, 140 to 160 pounds, black or brown medium length shaggy hair, wearing a black t-shirt. The weapon is a pocket knife with a 4-inch stainless blade. Investigation continuing.

Sierra Madre PD
During the week of Sunday, January 29, to Saturday February 4, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 229 calls for service. See crimereports.com for updated information.
Sunday, January 29th:
12:48 AM- Warrant/Outside/Criminal, 3200 blk. E. Foothill Blvd.An officer stopped a 25-year old Pasadena motorist for a Vehicle Code violation. Further investigation revealed that the driver had $126,000 in warrants for his arrest through the Pasadena Police Department. The driver was arrested and transported to Pasadena Police Department Jail.
E. Foothill Blvd. 10:27 AM-Use of Another’s Personal Identification to Obtain Credit/Etc. This incident involves the unauthorized use of the victim’s credit/debit card number obtained from the Valero gas station.
Monday, January 30th:
7:02 PM- Use of Another’s Personal Identification to Obtain Credit/Etc. This incident involves the unauthorized use of the victim’s credit/debit card number obtained from the Valero gas station.
8:19 PM- Attempted Residential Burglary, 500 blk. Ramona Ave. This case involves an unknown suspect(s) attempting to gain entry into a house by removing the window screen. No entry was made inside the house.
Wednesday, January 31st:
9:20 AM- Use of Another’s Personal Identification to Obtain Credit/Etc. This incident involves the unauthorized use of the victim’s credit/debit card number obtained from the Valero gas station.
1:55 PM- Warrant/Outside/Criminal, Fairview Ave and Sierra Keys Dr. This incident involves a suspicious suspect being contacted. Further investigation revealed that the subject had two outstanding warrants for his arrest. The 25-year old Sierra Madre resident was transported to Pasadena Police Department Jail.
5:22 PM- Petty Theft, 300 blk. N. Sunnyside Ave. This case involves an unlocked bicycle stolen from the residence.
Thursday, February 2nd:
12:04 PM- Suspicious Circumstances, 10 blk. S. Michillinda Ave.This case involves a house that is under construction, where a window was found broken and both front and rear dead bolt doors were found open. It appeared that no entry was made into the house.
1:09 PM- Tampering/Injuring Vehicle or Contents, 400 blk. North Michillinda Ave. This case involves an unknown suspect(s) scratching a mark on the victim’s car.
4:21 PM- Use of Another’s Personal Identification to Obtain Credit/Etc. This incident involves the unauthorized use of the victim’s social security number.
Friday, February 3rd:
11:49 PM- Use of Another’s Personal Identification to Obtain Credit/Etc. This incident involves the unauthorized use of the victim’s credit/debit card number obtained from the Valero gas station.
4:25 PM-Use of Another’s Personal Identification to Obtain Credit/Etc. This incident involves the unauthorized use of the victim’s credit/debit card number obtained from the Valero gas station.
Saturday, February 4th:
1:51 AM- Warrant/Outside/Traffic, 400 blk. E. Sierra Madre Blvd. An officer contacted a 22-year old Sierra Madre resident for noise disturbance. Further investigation revealed that the suspect had a $30,000 warrant and was transported to Arcadia Police Department.
11:41 PM- Warrant/Outside/Traffic, 210 freeway and Rosemead Blvd. An officer stopped a 33-year old Pasadena motorist for a Vehicle Code violation. Further investigation revealed that both vehicle occupants had warrants. Both were residents from Pasadena, and were cited and released in the field.