Arcadia Blotter May 15 – May 21

For the period of Sunday, May 15, through Saturday, May 21, the Police Department responded to 909 calls for service of which 134 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, May 15:

1. Shortly before 8:00 p.m., units were dispatched to the 1000 block of Arcadia Avenue in regards to a fire call. An apartment unit caught fire due to a malfunctioning toaster oven. The kitchen and family room were completely engulfed. Only one neighboring unit sustained minor water damage. The Arcadia Fire Department successfully extinguished the flames and there were no reported injuries.

2. Between 7:20 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., an auto burglary occurred in the 100 block of North First Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) smashed the rear driver’s side window and stole a laptop, camera and various pieces of medical equipment for an approximate loss of $3180.

Monday, May 16:

3. Between 7:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., a residential burglary occurred in the 300 block of East Longden Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) pried open the front door, ransacked the home and stole approximately 20 U.S. Savings Bonds. The amount of the loss was unknown.

4. At 1:04 p.m., an officer was dispatched to J.C. Penney at 400 S. Baldwin Avenue in reference to two people in custody for theft. The suspect(s) were observed concealing a pair of sunglasses as well as a sweater. The total value of the merchandise was $70.00. Both the 23-year-old Asian female and the 20-year-old Hispanic male were arrested for petty theft.

Tuesday, May 17:

5. At approximately 12:00 p.m., a unit was patrolling the area of Park Avenue and Duarte Road. The officer observed a couple of juveniles sitting on the curb, one of them appeared to be holding a cigarette. An investigation revealed that the 16-year-old White female was smoking. She was placed under arrest for possession of tobacco under the age of 18.

6. About 2:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of South First Avenue in regards to a residential burglary. The suspects (described as three Black males between the ages of 25-30) forced open the rear sliding door, ransacked the bedrooms and took several items including jewelry and personal documents. The suspects were seen leaving the area in a 2011 Grey Toyota Van.

Wednesday, May 18:

7. Between 12:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., an auto burglary occurred in the 600 block of Fairview Avenue. An investigation revealed that five vehicles at the same location, had smashed windows and items taken from the interior. There were no suspect(s) heard or seen, and the approximate value of the loss is $1,100.

8. Between 4:00 p.m. May 17th and 6:45 a.m. May 18th, a commercial burglary occurred at Dana Middle School, 1401 South First Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) entered the library by reaching through an unsecured window and pushing open the fire exit door. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole several power tools. The approximate loss is $1,200.00.

Thursday, May 19:

9. Shortly after 8:00 a.m., an officer attempted to make a traffic stop on Arcadia Avenue, traveling eastbound, when the vehicle failed to yield. Additional units responded to assist. The vehicle came to a stop in the parking lot located off of Arcadia Avenue east of Baldwin Avenue. The 41-year-old Asian male was cited for evading an officer as well as traveling at an unsafe speed.

10. Shortly after 6:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to Arcadia High School, 180 Campus Drive. An investigation revealed that between 11:00 p.m. May 18th and 6:00 a.m. May 19th, unknown suspect(s) shattered a dual pane window in the science building by rolling a cement trashcan into it. The approximate loss of the vandalism is $2,000.

Friday, May 20:

11. At approximately 12:30 a.m., units were dispatched to the area of Huntington Drive and Santa Clara Street in regards to a solo vehicle traffic collision. An investigation revealed that the driver, a 43-year-old Hispanic male, was intoxicated. He was placed under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol.

12. About 3:25 p.m., officers responded to the area of Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive in regards to a female lying on the ground. The 50-year-old White female was conscious but heavily intoxicated. She was placed under arrest for being drunk in public.

Saturday, May 21:

13. About 2:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of South Santa Anita Avenue in regards to a deceased person. Upon arrival, officers found an 81-year-old White female in her bed and not breathing. Her son had reported finding her that way, there were no signs of foul play and it appeared she passed away from natural causes.

14. At approximately 10:21 p.m., officers responded to the 300 block of Floral Avenue in regards to a hit and run traffic collision. While making a left turn and entering a driveway, the victim was rear-ended by an unknown vehicle. Immediately after colliding, the suspect vehicle backed out of the driveway and fled the location southbound on North View Avenue. A follow-up investigation is being conducted by the Detective Bureau.

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