Arcadia Crime Blotters: July 22 – July 27
July 22
Shortly before 3:07 a.m., an officer responded to 24 Hour Fitness, 125 N. First Ave., regarding a vehicle burglary report. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect smashed the front passenger window and stole the victim’s backpack and wallet. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.
July 23
Just after 12:21 a.m., an officer responded to the intersection of Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision between two vehicles. Upon contacting one of the drivers, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol. A series of tests revealed the driver had a blood alcohol content of 0.15 percent. The driver of the other vehicle sustained mild injuries. The 24-year-old male from Maywood was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
July 24
At about 1 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 300 block of West Camino Real Avenue regarding a burglary report. The officer discovered the suspect(s) smashed the rear window sometime between July 3 and July 24, and fled with an unknown amount of property. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.
Just before 1:59 p.m., officers responded to the 1700 block of South 10th Avenue regarding a burglary report. The reporting party witnessed the suspect exit the under-construction location carrying two full trash bags. The officer discovered the suspect had cut the gate and stolen various items from the location. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 40s with dark skin, black hair, and a black mustache. The investigation is ongoing.
At approximately 7:09 p.m., an officer responded to Victoria’s Secret, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a burglary report. Surveillance footage revealed two suspects stole 70 pairs of underwear valued at $1,155. Suspect one is described as a Hispanic male in his late 20s with an average build, and wearing a white T-shirt with a lanyard around his neck. Suspect two is described as a Hispanic female. The investigation is ongoing.
July 25
Shortly after 1:52 p.m., an officer responded to Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course, 620 E. Live Oak Ave., regarding a vehicle burglary report. An investigation revealed two suspects were seen breaking into three vehicles. They fled with designer sunglasses, shoes, and change. The suspects are described as a Hispanic male and female, both seen riding bicycles. The investigation is ongoing.
Before 8:56 p.m., an officer responded to Dianne’s Blues Café, 16 E. Huntington Drive, regarding a battery report. The restaurant manager confronted the suspect who was seen drinking an alcoholic beverage behind the business. The suspect responded by throwing the canned beverage at the victim. The suspect, a 48-year-old male from Diamond Bar, was located, arrested, and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
July 26
Around 3:54 p.m., an officer responded to Go-Go Liquor, 914 W. Duarte Road, regarding a vehicle burglary report. Surveillance footage revealed two male suspects smashed the window of the victim’s vehicle and stole approximately $4,500 worth of tobacco products. Both suspects are believed to be in their 30s. They had medium builds and were both approximately 5 feet 8 inches. They were seen fleeing in a blue sedan with dealer plates. The investigation is ongoing.
At about 5:21 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 100 block of La Sierra Avenue regarding a burglary alarm activation. An investigation revealed a female suspect smashed a front door window with her hand, causing a laceration. A records check revealed she also had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. The 32-year-old female from Rancho Dominguez was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
July 27
Just before 9:36 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a theft report. A loss prevention employee witnessed the suspect select nearly $5,440 worth of merchandise before he exited the store, failing to make payment. He entered a large, tan sedan and fled. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, with short, black, curly hair. The investigation is ongoing.