Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report - Sunday, August 17th through Saturday, August 23rd

For the period of Sunday, August 17th through Saturday, August 23rd, the Police Department responded to 1,038 calls for service, of which 89 required formal investigations. The

following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, August 17:

At approximately 7:57 p.m., an officer responded to Knockouts Sports Bar, located at 1580

Clark Street, regarding a vehicle that fled after running over bushes belonging to the

business. The vehicle was located near the intersection of Cogswell Road and Rio Hondo

Parkway. 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 26-year-old male from

El Monte was under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia

City Jail for booking.

Monday, August 18:

At approximately 11:00 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 400 block of West

Lemon Avenue regarding a grand theft report. The victim discovered someone entered his

backyard and stole his pool vacuum sometime between August 17th and 18th.

Tuesday, August 19:

At approximately 10:58 a.m., an officer responded to 99 Ranch Market, located at 1300

South Golden West Avenue, regarding a vehicle burglary report. An investigation revealed an

unidentified suspect smashed the victim’s car window and stole her purse. The suspect is

described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5’8”– 5’10” , seen wearing a face mask.

Wednesday, August 20:

At approximately 4:39 p.m., an officer responded to The Shops at Santa Anita, located at 400

South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a robbery investigation. The officer determined the suspect

stole designer sunglasses from Macy’s when he was confronted and scratched the loss

prevention employee. The 20-year-old male from Los Angeles was arrested and transported

to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Thursday, August 21:

At approximately 7:44 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1000 block of Volante

Drive regarding a suspicious person at the location. Upon contacting the subject, he

admitted to illegally entering the home and being under the influence of methamphetamine.

The 31-year-old male from Running Springs was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City

Jail for booking.

Friday, August 22:

At approximately 10:22 a.m., an officer responded to Ralphs, located at 211 East Foothill

Boulevard, regarding a battery report. An investigation revealed the suspect refused to leave or stop smoking near the entrance, so he hit one of the store employees in the arm. The suspect is described as a White male, approximately 30-years-old, with blonde hair, around 5’6” tall, and 150 pounds. He fled on a white bicycle.

Saturday, August 23:

At approximately 1:59 p.m., an officer responded to Ralphs, located at 211 East Foothill

Boulevard, regarding a petty theft report. The officer determined that someone had stolen

the victim’s purse from her cart while she was shopping. A witness stated the suspect was a

White male carrying a white and black backpack.