For the period of Sunday, July 26th, through Saturday, August 1st, the Police Department responded to 1,126 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.
July 26
Just before 1:11 a.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Second Avenue and Alta Street. Upon contacting the driver, the officer discovered she had a suspended license, and during a consensual search of the vehicle, located a smoking pipe and methamphetamine. The 42-year-old female from Monrovia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
At approximately 2:44 p.m., an officer responded to the front counter of the Arcadia Police Department regarding a report of domestic violence. An investigation revealed the victim’s husband punched her in the face during an argument. The victim refused medical attention. Officers located the 51-year-old male from Arcadia, arrested him, and transported him to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
July 27
At about 11:20 a.m., an officer responded to an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian near the intersection of Old Ranch Road and Colorado Boulevard. The officer determined the pedestrian, Party-2, caused the collision by stepping into the roadway in front of Party-1, who had the right of way. Party-2 was taken to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for treatment.
At approximately 7:17 p.m., an officer responded to Teavana at the Westfield Shopping Town, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a petty theft report. An investigation revealed an unknown Hispanic male, approximately 25-years-old, picked up the victim’s wallet and used the victim’s credit card to purchase movie tickets. The investigation is ongoing.
July 28
Around 5:53 a.m., Arcadia PD, Arcadia Fire, and Monrovia Fire responded to the Los Angeles County Mental Health Facility, 330 East Live Oak Avenue, regarding an arson report. The Arcadia Fire arson investigator determined the fire was purposely started by an unknown suspect. The investigation is ongoing. No injuries were reported.
Just after 9 p.m., an officer responded to LA Fitness, 1325 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a grand theft report. The officer determined an unknown suspect stole the victim’s bicycle from the front of the location by cutting the cable lock. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.
July 29
Shortly after 7:59 a.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle in the area of Duarte Road and Campus Drive for speeding. Upon contacting the driver, the officer discovered the 42-year-old female from Alhambra was driving with an expired license. She was cited and released in the field.
At about 2:49 p.m., officers responded to Capital Seafood Restaurant, 333 East Huntington Drive, regarding two employees fighting. Officers discovered the two employees were arguing when the fight escaladed, resulting in one of the subjects being transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for treatment. Officers were unable to determine who was at fault. Neither party sought prosecution for the battery.
July 30
At approximately 12:43 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 600 block of West Duarte Road regarding a burglary report. While the victim was away from his residence, an unidentified suspect forced open the rear screen door and fled undetected with the victim’s clothing. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.
Around 8:38 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s at the Westfield Shopping Town, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a petty theft report. Surveillance footage revealed the 28-year-old female from Pasadena concealed numerous items of clothing in a shopping bag before exiting the store, failing to make payment. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
July 31
At about 3:19 p.m., an officer responded to Victoria’s Secret at the Westfield Shopping Town, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a grand theft report. On July 30th, a store employee witnessed three Hispanic females steal over $950 dollars’ worth of fragrance items. The investigation is ongoing.
Just after 10:31 p.m., an officer responded to EO Pharmacy, 31 South First Avenue, regarding an audible alarm activation. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) smashed the front glass window, activated the alarm, and fled without stealing any property. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.
August 1
Just after 6:56 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 2400 block of Louise Avenue regarding a mail theft report. The victim witnessed a female suspect steal outgoing mail from his residence. The suspect fled in an awaiting blue Honda Civic.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic female, approximately 5’3” tall, nicely dressed, with a thin build. The investigation is ongoing.
At approximately 1:57 p.m., an officer responded to the 400 block of West Lemon Avenue regarding a vehicle burglary report. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect broke the front passenger window, stole the victim’s purse from the front seat, and fled undetected. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.
