Arcadia Crime Blotters: Sept. 30 – Oct. 6

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Sept. 30

Shortly before 11:02 a.m., an officer responded to 24 Hour Fitness, 125 N. First Ave., regarding a commercial burglary report. The officer discovered an unknown suspect entered the women’s locker room, cut off the victim’s pad lock from her locker, and stole her wallet. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

At approximately 11:24 a.m., an officer responded to the Santa Anita Mall, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a commercial burglary report. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect cut the lock off of a children’s video game and stole approximately $60 in coins and bills. The investigation is ongoing.

Oct. 1

Just after 3:05 a.m., officers responded to CVS Pharmacy, 1401 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a shoplifting report. A known suspect entered the store, selected three bottles of lotion, and, upon exiting the store, was confronted by an employee. The suspect fled to her vehicle and then threatened to hit the store employee if he did not get out of her way. The 37-year-old female from West Covina is outstanding at the time of this report.

At approximately 1:27 p.m., an officer responded to Outback Steakhouse, 166 E. Huntington Drive, regarding a fraud report. The officer determined two suspects entered the business and attempted to use a stolen or lost credit card to purchase their meal. When the staff confronted the suspects about the credit card, they fled on foot. The suspects are described as a black male, 6 feet tall, 175 pounds, between 20 and 25-years-old, with short brown hair. The second suspect is described as a black male, 5-feet-7, 180 pounds, also 20 to 25-years-old, with short black hair. The investigation is ongoing.

Oct. 2

Around 2:39 a.m., officers initiated an enforcement stop on a vehicle in the area of Huntington Drive and First Avenue for not having their head lights or tail lights on. A records check revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Los Angeles Police Department. During a search of the vehicle, the officers located burglary tools and a meth pipe. A records check revealed the driver had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. The 52-year-old male from Los Angeles was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Just before 4:09 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 2700 block of Bradford Avenue regarding a burglary report. Officers located a smashed rear window but it appears the suspects fled emptyhanded. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

Oct. 3

At about 4:59 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 00 block of East Orange Grove Boulevard regarding a burglary in progress. An investigation revealed two suspects entered the victim’s home but quickly encountered the victim. The suspects then fled on foot. No loss was reported.

Both suspects are described as males with average builds, approximately 5-foot-10, and both were seen wearing hooded sweatshirts and dark colored pants. The investigation is ongoing.

Shortly after 8:35 p.m., an officer responded to the 800 block of Hungate Lane regarding a petty theft report. The officer determined the suspect entered the unlocked vehicle and fled with cash, a phone charging cord, and an MSD ignition system. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

Oct. 4

Before 6:15 p.m., officers responded to CVS Pharmacy, 9952 Las Tunas Drive, regarding a fraud report. An investigation revealed the suspect, a 49-year-old female from Temple City, attempted to pass a fraudulent prescription to obtain a controlled substance. The investigation is ongoing.

Around 6:20 p.m., officers responded to the Santa Anita Mall, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a theft report. The officers discovered the suspects stole socks and various cellphone accessories from stores throughout the mall. The 21-year-old male from Los Angeles and a 19-year-old female from Duarte were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At about 8:51 p.m., an officer responded to Motel 6, 225 W. Colorado Place, regarding a male driver ramming his vehicle into a parking lot light pole. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol. During a series of tests, the officer concluded the 71-year-old male was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. A records check revealed the driver was driving with a suspended license and was also required to have an ignition interlock device installed on his vehicle, which he failed to have. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Oct. 5

Just before 8:44 p.m., an officer responded to Benihana, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a battery report. An investigation revealed a customer began hitting fellow patrons for no apparent reason and screamed she had a gun. The 46-year-old female from Pasadena was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital and placed on a 72-hour hold for evaluation. The suspect also kicked the officer in the leg twice.

Oct. 6

Shortly after 12:54 a.m., officers responded to Knockouts Gentlemen’s Club, 1580 Clark St., regarding a battery report. Officers discovered an altercation between two patrons turned physical resulting in the victim getting knocked out. The investigation is ongoing. The victim was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital for treatment.

At approximately 9:40 p.m., an officer responded to the intersection of Baldwin Avenue and Arbolada Drive regarding a traffic collision. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his person. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the suspect was driving with a blood alcohol content of .11 percent. The 31-year-old male from West Hartford, Conn., was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

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