For the period of Sunday, April 16th through Saturday, April 22nd, the Police Department responded to 1,023 calls for service, of which 108 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period.
Sunday, April 16:
At 7:36 a.m., an officer responded to a construction site located in the 400 block of Alster Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. Sometime during the previous night, unknown suspects cut an exterior fence to gain entry and fled with hand tools.
At 12:41 p.m., an officer responded to Santa Anita Park, located at 285 West Huntington Drive, regarding a stolen vehicle investigation. The victim stated he left his vehicle in the care of a friend and later discovered the friend and his vehicle were gone. The stolen vehicle was a 2005 Kia Sedona.
Wednesday, April 19: 3. At 1:20 p.m., an officer responded to Arcadia Public Library, located at 20 West Duarte Road, regarding a battery investigation. The officer determined a male suspect kicked a library employee as he was exiting the location. While being detained, the 52-year-old male from Fullerton resisted arrest and battered a police officer. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Thursday, April 20:
4. At 11:09 p.m., an officer responded to Embassy Suites, located at 211 East Huntington Drive, regarding a burglary investigation. The officer discovered an unidentified suspect entered the victim’s unlocked hotel room. The reported loss was a cellphone and cash.
Friday, April 21:
5. At 6:09 a.m., an officer responded to Embassy Suites, located at 211 East Huntington Drive, regarding a burglary report. Sometime during the previous night, someone stole the victim’s wallet from her locked hotel room and fraudulently used her credit cards.
6. At 9:10 a.m., an officer responded to McDonald’s, located at 143 East Foothill Boulevard, regarding a battery report. The officer determined the male suspect hit an elderly victim over an incident of road rage. The suspect is described as a White male, between the ages of 35 and 45-years-old, approximately 5’10” and 180-200 pounds. He fled in a white work truck.
7. 10:07 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1700 block of Wilson Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. The officer discovered unknown suspect(s) smashed the rear glass door window and ransacked the master bedroom. The crime occurred sometime between 8:50 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on April 21st.
Saturday, April 22:
8. At 12:35 a.m., an officer responded to 7-Eleven, located at 102 East Huntington Drive, regarding a battery report. An investigation revealed that while the victim was leaving the store, she was punched in the back of the head and pushed. Witnesses reported a group of three men following the victim. The men fled in two different vehicles, a Toyota Camry and a Honda Accord.
9. At 6:00 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s, located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a battery investigation. The officer determined the suspect fought with loss prevention staff while trying to steal numerous items. The 26-year-old male from San Gabriel was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. He was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine.
10. At 11:39 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 200 block of Whispering Pines Summit regarding a burglary report. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) smashed a rear glass door and fled with handbags and cash.