For the period of Sunday, January 9th through Saturday, January 15th, the Police Department responded to 907 calls for service, of which 86 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.
Sunday, January 9:
1. At 6:29 a.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department regarding a report of an attempted stolen vehicle from the police department parking lot. Surveillance footage revealed two suspects defeated the locked door handle and tampered with the ignition in an attempt to steal the vehicle. The suspects were ultimately unsuccessful. The investigation is ongoing.
2. At 7:50 a.m., an officer responded to the 500 block of West Huntington Drive regarding a vehicle burglary report. An investigation revealed unidentified suspect(s) damaged the door’s lock of the vehicle to gain entry, and once inside, stole a Metrolink jumpsuit, miscellaneous protective equipment, and tampered with the ignition. The crime happened sometime between January 7th and January 9th.
Monday, January 10:
3. At 7:18 a.m., an officer responded to Orient Retreat Spa, located at 1107 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a commercial burglary report. Surveillance footage revealed two unknown suspects smashed the front glass door, ransacked the front counter, but fled empty-handed. The investigation is pending a review of the surveillance footage.
4. At 4:34 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1300 block of Oak Meadow Road regarding a fraud report. The victim discovered numerous fraudulent transactions from his bank account resulting in the loss of nearly $6,500.00. The victim does not know how the suspect obtained his personal information or the suspect’s identity.
Tuesday, January 11:
5. At 2:10 a.m., an officer responded to the Residence Inn, located at 321 East Huntington Drive, regarding a burglary report. An investigation revealed the victims left their luggage in their room and when they returned, the luggage had been stolen. There were no signs of forced entry to the hotel room.
6. At 6:53 p.m., an officer responded to Conserv Fuel, located at 701 West Huntington Drive, regarding a grand theft report. The victim stated she left her purse in her unlocked vehicle while she went into the store of the gas station. When she returned, she discovered someone had stolen her purse. The investigation is pending a review of the available surveillance footage.
Wednesday, January 12:
7. At 3:43 a.m., an officer responded to Chloe Lux, located at 733 Naomi Avenue, regarding an audible alarm activation. Surveillance footage captured two suspects entering the business and stealing various articles of clothing before fleeing. The officer discovered they entered the business by prying open the front door. The first suspect is described as a male wearing a light-colored hooded sweatshirt, light colored pants, a black mask, and black gloves. The second suspect is described as a male wearing a “Modelo” branded hooded sweatshirt, with light colored pants, light colored gloves, and a headlight. The suspects also opened the electrical control panel. The investigation is ongoing.
8. At 8:15 a.m., an officer took a battery and grand theft report that occurred in the 1100 block of West Duarte Road. The pregnant victim stated an argument between her, and her boyfriend resulted in the boyfriend pushing her in the stomach. The boyfriend then stole a large sum of money and fled before officers arrived. The 22-year-old male from Arcadia is outstanding as of the date of this report.
Thursday, January 13: 9. At 1:50 p.m., an officer responded to the H Mart parking lot, located at 1150 West Huntington Drive, regarding a grand theft report. An investigation revealed the victim suddenly encountered the suspect who stole his phone and wallet from the victim’s hands. The suspect then ran to an awaiting white Honda Accord. The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 6’ tall with a thin build and seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, dark jeans, and a black face mask.
10. At 7:13 p.m., an officer responded to the 400 block of Fairview Avenue regarding a robbery and vandalism incident that just occurred. The officer determined the victim’s boyfriend forcefully stole the victim’s backpack and wallet after slashing her tires. The suspect was then located driving a stolen vehicle. The 23-year-old male from Montebello was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Friday, January 14:
11. At 7:47 a.m., an officer responded to Motel 6, located at 225 Colorado Place, regarding a vehicle burglary report. Sometime between January 13th at 4:00 p.m. and January 14th at 7:45 a.m., someone manipulated the door lock and attempted to steal the vehicle. The suspect was unsuccessful in stealing the car but fled with the victim’s sunglasses and headphones.
12. At 10:13 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 400 block of California Street regarding a burglary report. The victim returned home and discovered the rear sliding glass door had been shattered, the home had been ransacked, and the jewelry had been stolen. The investigation is ongoing.
Saturday, January 15:
13. At 10:25 a.m., an officer took a report for a vandalism that occurred at GNC, located at 815 West Naomi Avenue. An investigation revealed unknown suspects smashed the front window of the business for no apparent reason. Surveillance cameras captured the suspect vehicle. It is described as a silver Toyota sedan. The investigation is pending a review of the footage.
14. At 7:12 p.m., an officer responded to the Westfield Santa Anita Mall, located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a stolen vehicle report. Sometime between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on January 15th, someone stole the victim’s 2004 Chevrolet Silverado truck.