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Arcadia Blotter May 22 – May 28
Arcadia Weekly Jun 30, 2011
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For the period of Sunday, May 22, through Saturday, May 28, the Police Department responded to 972 calls for service of which 131 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.
Sunday, May 22:
1. Between 1:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., an auto burglary occurred in the 1300 block of South Fifth Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) entered the car through an unlocked door and stole cash, a digital music player, sunglasses and audio discs for an approximate loss of $710.
2. Between 11:30 p.m. and 1:04 a.m., a residential burglary occurred in the 1400 block of Lovell Avenue. The suspect (described as a Male White, 5’09”, medium build, 20-25 years of age and clean shaven) entered through an unlocked upstairs rear patio door. No property was reported missing.
Monday, May 23:
3. Shortly after 12:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Colorado Boulevard and Second Avenue, in regards to a male and female arguing. A records check of the involved 41-year-old Hispanic male, revealed a $50,000 misdemeanor warrant. The subject was placed under arrest for the warrant.
4. About 9:00 p.m., units were dispatched to the Pavilions parking lot, located at 745 West Naomi Avenue, to ascertain if a subject who was claiming to be a law enforcement officer was legitimate. An investigation revealed that a 17-year-old Asian male, was in possession of a dangerous weapon and impersonating a police officer. The juvenile was arrested.
Tuesday, May 24:
5. About 9:40 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Golden West Avenue and Huntington Drive in regards to a subject who had been bitten by a dog. The 60-year-old Asian female was approached by two dogs, one white and one black as she was walking in the area. The black dog jumped on her and bit her forearm. An area check for the dogs was conducted, but they were not located.
6. Shortly after 7:00 p.m., officers responded to the Arcadia Police Department’s front lobby regarding a lost property report. An investigation revealed that the reporting party had misplaced her Iphone at a restaurant in Hollywood a couple of days earlier. Through a mobile web application, she was able to trace the phone to the 400 block of Stanford Drive in Arcadia. A follow-up investigation by the officers further revealed that an employee of the restaurant was in possession of the phone. The investigation is still ongoing.
Wednesday, May 25:
7. About 3:30 p.m., officers responded to the Arcadia Police Department’s front lobby in regards to a suspicious circumstances report. Upon arrival, the 39-year-old Asian male reported that a suspect, described as a Black male, 6’02”, 240 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes approached him outside the 99 Ranch Market located at 1300 South Golden West Avenue. The suspect had explained that he was making a large cash donation to a nearby church but needed a ride there and offered a large portion of the donation to the victim in return. Once they arrived, the suspect convinced the victim he needed a second person to help with the donation. A second suspect described as an Asian male, 5’05”, 200 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes, joined in. The first suspect then convinces the victim to give him $5,000 and a gold chain to give to the second suspect as a gesture of goodwill to gain his trust in return for the larger portion of the donation. Both suspects are gone after the victim agrees to drive around the block while they complete the transaction.
8. Between 11:00 a.m. and 4:15 p.m., a residential burglary occurred in the 0 block of West Naomi Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) entered the home by shattering a window. Once inside, the suspect(s) pried open doors, ransacked several rooms and stole cash and jewelry for an approximate loss of $18,000.
Thursday, May 26:
9. Shortly after 10:00 p.m., units were dispatched to the 1000 block of Arcadia Avenue in regards to a hit and run traffic collision. An investigation revealed that a white GMC van had collided with a red Toyota Corolla and had fled the scene leaving behind a license plate. The van was located at a nearby business. A follow-up investigation is being conducted by the Detective Bureau.
10. Between 5:15 a.m. and 7:50 a.m., an auto burglary occurred in the 100 block of North First Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) smashed the rear passenger side window and stole an Ipod for an approximate loss of $250.
Friday, May 27:
11. Between 10:15 a.m. and 2:20 p.m., a residential burglary occurred in the 2000 block of South Fifth Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) removed the screen and opened the window leading to the master bedroom. Once inside, the suspect(s) ransacked the master bedroom and stole various electronic items for an approximate loss of $600.
12. Shortly after 1:00 p.m., units were dispatched to the 1000 block of Alta Vista Avenue regarding an abandoned vehicle in the roadway. A records check of the vehicle revealed it was stolen. The car was towed and the registered owner was notified of the recovery.
Saturday, May 28:
13. At approximately 12:33 a.m., officers were conducting a driver’s license and sobriety check point at the intersection of Baldwin Avenue and Harvard Drive. A records check of a 23-year-old Black male driver revealed an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for $30,000. The subject was placed under arrest for the warrant.
14. About 2:40 a.m., a traffic stop was made at Colorado Boulevard and Santa Rosa Avenue for following the vehicle in front of it too closely as well as swerving into the center divider. An investigation revealed that the 30-year-old White male was under the influence of alcohol and was placed under arrest for Driving under the Influence.
