Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report For the period of Sunday, August 18th, through Satu

For the period of Sunday, August 18th, through Saturday, August 24th, the Police Department responded to 1,004 calls for service, of which 129 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, August 18:

1. Shortly before 5:12 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s, 400 South Baldwin Avenue,regarding a theft report. The loss prevention employee witnessed the suspect conceal merchandise and attempt to leave the store, failing to make payment. When the suspect was confronted, the suspect hit and bit the loss prevention employee. During a search of the suspect, the officer located a container of narcotics. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

2. At approximately 5:12 p.m., an officer responded to Rusnak Mercedes Dealership, 101 North Santa Anita Avenue, regarding a grand theft report. The officer discovered an unknown suspect entered the Rusnak storage yard sometime between Friday, August 16thand Sunday, August 18th and fled with four wheels and tires. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

Monday, August 19:

3. Just after 10:00 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 400 block of West Winnie Way regarding a vehicle burglary report. The victim discovered the unknown suspect smashed their car window and fled with a tablet. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

4. At approximately 11:11 a.m., an officer responded to Nordstrom, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding an embezzlement report. Surveillance footage revealed an employee had been making fraudulent purchases and returns for personal gain. The investigation of the 25-year-old female suspect from La Puente is ongoing.

Tuesday, August 20:

1. Around 7:23 p.m., an officer responded to Taco Bell, 849 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a forgery report. The officer determined the unidentified suspect attempted to pass a counterfeit bill at the location to pay for his meal. The white male with red hair, approximately 30-years-old, fled in a green Dodge Caravan. The investigation is ongoing.

2. Just before 8:21 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 200 block of West Las Flores Avenue regarding a stolen bicycle report. Surveillance footage captured the unknownsuspect steal the victim’s bicycle from her front yard. The investigation is ongoing.

Wednesday, August 21:

1. At about 12:30 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 00 block of Wheeler Avenue regarding a vandalism report. An investigation revealed the suspect was under the influence of hydrocodone when he damaged nearby apartments under construction. The 32-year-old male from Newhall was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

2. Shortly after 2:50 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 00 block of South Golden West Avenue regarding a burglary report. The officer discovered unknown suspect(s) entered the home through an open rear door and fled undetected with jewelry and collectibles. The investigation is ongoing.

3. Before 10:31 p.m., an officer responded to the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a stolen vehicle report. Mall security discovered a driver asleep inside a vehicle parked at the mall. A records check revealed the car had been reported stolen out of San Bernardino. The 32-year-old male from Los Angeles was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Thursday, August 22:

10. Around 11:12 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1600 block of South First Avenue regarding a burglary report. The officer determined unknown suspect(s) forced open a rear door and fled with two drawers containing personal documents. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

Friday, August 23:

11. At about 1:11 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 200 block of West Las Flores Avenue regarding a domestic dispute. An investigation revealed an altercation between a boyfriend and girlfriend turned physical and resulted in the female hitting her head on a wall. Arcadia Fire responded to provide treatment.

12. Just before 2:17 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 200 block of Sharon Road regarding an attempted residential burglary report. The victim encountered the suspect attempting to enter his home. The victim yelled at the suspect and the 25 to 35- year-old Hispanic male fled on foot. The investigation is ongoing.

Saturday, August 24:

1. Shortly after 6:16 a.m., an officer responded to the 700 block of Arcadia Avenue regarding a drunkenness report. The officer determined the 18-year-old male from Burbank was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and was unable to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

2. At approximately 3:44 p.m., an officer responded StorAmerica, 5630 Peck Road, regarding a commercial burglary report. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) forced open a unit lock and ransacked a storage room. The loss is unknown at this time. The investigation is ongoing.