Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report For the period of Sunday, February 3rd, through Sat

For the period of Sunday, February 3rd, through Saturday, February 9th, the Police Department responded to 959 calls for service, of which 98 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, February 3:

1. Shortly before 2:00 a.m., an officer responded to the 1500 block of East Clark Street regarding a vehicle burglary report. The officer discovered an unknown suspect broke the passenger window of the vehicle and stole a purse and gift cards. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

2. At approximately 11:15 a.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding a fraud report. The suspect posed as a loan company, contacted the victim, and convinced him to purchase gift cards in exchange for a deposit to his checking account. The victim complied and when the suspects cancelled the deposit, the victim discovered he had been scammed. The total loss was $1,900.00. The investigation is ongoing.

Monday, February 4:

3. Just after 9:02 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 1200 block of Rodeo Road regarding a burglary in progress. Surveillance footage confirmed two suspects attemptedto enter the home, however, they fled when they saw the victim’s sleeping inside.

The suspects are described as two black males, thin to medium builds, seen wearing hooded sweatshirts. The investigation is ongoing.

Tuesday, February 5:

1. At approximately 1:47 a.m., officers responded to CVS, 1401 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a robbery report. Store employees witnessed two suspects working in concert to steal numerous bottles of probiotics. An employee confronted one of the suspects and resulted in the suspect throwing a stolen scale at the employee. Both suspects fled.
   

One suspect is described as a white male in his 40’s with short curly brown hair. Thesecond suspect is described as a white male in his 30’s, approximately 6’ tall, seenwearing a blue visor, grey sweatshirt, and blue jeans. The investigation is ongoing.

1. Around 12:21 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1100 block of West Duarte Road regarding a vandalism report. The victim discovered an unknown suspect spray painted graffiti on their garage door sometime between February 1st and February 2nd. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

2. Just before 8:39 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 800 block of Fairview Avenue regarding a grand theft report. An investigation revealed the victim had her $12,200 bracelet stolen after she left it on a shared bathroom counter. The investigation is ongoing.

Wednesday, February 6:

1. At about 10:25 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of West Las Tunas Drive regarding an attempted vehicle theft report. The officer determined an unknown suspect damaged the vehicle in an attempt to steal it. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

2. Shortly after 11:25 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 600 block of Walnut Avenue regarding a burglary report. Sometime between January 17th and February 6th, unknown suspect(s) smashed a rear window, ransacked the home, and fled undetected. The investigation is ongoing.

Thursday, February 7:

9. Before 2:00 p.m., an officer responded to the 200 block of West Huntington Drive regarding a theft from vehicle report. The victim discovered an unknown suspect entered her unlocked vehicle and stole her aftermarket radio. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

10. Around 8:23 p.m., an officer responded to LA Fitness, 1325 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding an armed robbery report. An investigation revealed the suspect approached the victim as he was sitting in his car, displayed a handgun, and demanded money. The victim gave the suspect his designer watch and wallet. The suspect fled in a silver Hyundai sedan.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6’ tall, medium build, seen wearing a black ski mask, black gloves, and a black jacket. The suspect had a silver handgun. The investigation is ongoing.

Friday, February 8:

1. At about 10:22 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 300 block of California Street regarding a fraud report. The officer discovered an unknown suspect charged $1,733.99 to a fraudulent account using the victim’s name. The victim does not know how the suspect obtained his personal information or the identity of the suspect.

2. Just before 3:51 p.m., an officer responded to Posey, 5635 Peck Road, regarding a vehicle burglary report. A witness reportedly saw the suspect break the victim’s carwindow with his elbow and steal her jacket. The suspect fled in a black Lexus sedan.
   

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male with a shaved head, approximately 5’10” tall,thick build, seen wearing a grey sweatshirt and black sweatpants. The investigation is ongoing.

1. Shortly after 6:55 p.m., an officer responded to Lens Crafters, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a grand theft report. An investigation revealed two female suspects concealed approximately $3,000.00 worth of glasses before exiting the store, failing to make payment.
   

The suspects are described as two black females, both with large builds, seen wearing hooded sweatshirts and carrying large handbags. The investigation is ongoing.

1. At approximately 10:29 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 2600 block of Foss Avenue regarding a burglary report. The officer discovered unknown suspect(s) entered through an unlocked door and stole $5,000 in cash and $7,000 in jewelry. The investigation is ongoing.