Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report - For the period of Sunday, September 13th through Saturday, September 19th

For the period of Sunday, September 13th through Saturday, September 19th, the Police Department responded to 1,061 calls for service, of which 105 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled

by the Department during this period.

Sunday, September 13:

At approximately 10:11 p.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle near the

intersection of East Colorado Boulevard and North Second Avenue for failing to stop

at a stop sign. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of

alcohol emitting from his breath. Through a series of tests, the officer determined

the 36-year-old male from Monrovia was driving under the influence of alcohol and

had a blood alcohol content of .259. A records check also revealed the arrestee was

driving without a license. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for

booking.

Monday, September 14:

At approximately 4:47 a.m., an officer responded to the 200 block of El Dorado Street

regarding a vehicle burglary report. An investigation revealed three suspects worked

in concert to burglarize the victim’s vehicle and flee with tools. The suspects are

described as three Black or Hispanic males driving a white truck. The investigation is

ongoing.

Tuesday, September 15:

At approximately 9:39 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1500 block of

South Tenth Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. A witness reported seeing

three suspects fleeing the location and driving away in a black SUV. The officer

discovered they broke into the home through a second-story balcony window. The

suspects are described as three males with thin builds, wearing reflective-type

construction vests, hats, and face coverings. The loss is unknown and the

investigation is ongoing.

Wednesday, September 16:

At approximately 10:40 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 900 block

regarding a fraud report. The victim stated the suspect contacted them, under the

guise of a job offer through Monster.com, and instructed the victim to print an image

of a check for future earnings and deposit the printed check. Additional

correspondence instructed the victim to wire-transfer money to the suspect. When

the victim went to the bank to complete the transfer, the bank notified the victim that

he had been scammed. No loss was incurred.

Thursday, September 17:

At approximately 11:23 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 900 block of

Paloma Drive regarding a theft from vehicle report. The victim stated that after

making a withdrawal from the bank, she returned home, leaving the cash in her

trunk. She returned to her car to retrieve her money and was approached by the

suspect, who stole her cash and other items. The suspect is described as a mixed-

race male in his forties, with a bright orange reflective vest on. He fled on foot. The

investigation is ongoing.

Friday, September 18:

At approximately 3:52 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of East

Colorado Boulevard regarding an aggravated assault incident. An investigation

revealed a mental health incident resulted in a son assaulting his father with a knife.

Both parties were transported to local medical facilities for treatment.

Saturday, September 19:

At approximately 1:57 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1200 block of

South First Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. The officer determined a

Hispanic male and female burglarized the home but were interrupted by the

resident, who was home at the time. The investigation is pending a review of the

surveillance footage.