Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report - July 3 - July 9, 2022

For the period of Sunday, July 3, through Saturday, July 9, the Police Department responded to 841 calls for service, of which 97 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, July 3:

1. At 12:42 a.m., officers responded to a solo vehicle traffic collision at the intersection of Santa Anita Avenue and the 210 Freeway. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the driver. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the 57-year-old male from La Puente was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

2. At 4:20 a.m., an officer responded to Arcadia Gas and Mini Mart, 900 West Duarte Road, regarding an audible alarm. An investigation revealed an attempted burglary had just occurred. Two male suspects wearing hooded sweatshirts checked the door handles of vehicles in the area, then used an unknown object to break the front glass of the location. They failed to make entry and fled the scene in a dark colored SUV. The investigation is ongoing.

Monday, July 4: 3. At 9:13 a.m., officers responded to the rear of 253 East Foothill Boulevard, regarding the report of a fire at the location. The officers located burning wood pellets in a small hole, cleared of vegetation. They extinguished the fire.

Tuesday, July 5:

4. At 8:15 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 600 block of West Huntington Drive regarding a theft report. The victim parked his vehicle to the front of the location the evening prior. He returned to his vehicle in the morning and discovered the catalytic converter had been stolen.

5. At 12:51 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with a broken taillight at the intersection of Huntington Drive and La Cadena Avenue. An investigation revealed the driver had been driving without a license. The 61-year-old male from Pasadena was issued a citation and released at the scene.

Wednesday, July 6:

6. At 9:39 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 400 block of California Street regarding a burglary report. An investigation revealed the victim was home asleep in her bedroom when the burglary occurred. An unknown suspect entered her home possibly through the unlocked front door, stole her purse, and watches from the table in the living room. The investigation is ongoing.

7. At 8:08 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 600 block of West Duarte Road regarding the report of a missing elderly person. Officers located the missing person the next afternoon at Arcadia County Park. He claimed to have gotten lost after going for a walk. He appeared to be in good health and was returned to his home.

Thursday, July 7:

8. At 12:13 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1100 block of First Avenue regarding a robbery that had just occurred. An investigation revealed that the victim had been followed home from the Bank of America after making a cash withdrawal. The victim parked in her driveway and was walking to her mailbox when she was approached by two suspects. One suspect threatened her with a screwdriver while the other suspect demanded her purse. The suspects were described as males, approximately 20 to 30- years-old, wearing dark clothing and hats. They fled the scene in a light-colored SUV.

At 3:30 p.m., An officer responded to the front of LA Fitness, 1325 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a subject who was harassing people. Upon contacting the 70-year-old male from El Monte, the officer noticed symptoms of alcohol intoxication and determined the subject was unable to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Friday, July 8: 10. At 3:11 p.m., an officer responded to Citizens Business Bank, 55 East Huntington Drive, regarding the report of a confrontation. Officers located a victim of an assault and robbery. An investigation revealed the victim was walking to work when he was punched in the head from behind. The suspect continued to punch him after he fell to the ground, then stole the victim’s skateboard and fled the scene. The suspect was described as a male with half blond and half black hair, wearing a black shirt and black jeans.

11. At 8:18 p.m., officers responded to 7-Eleven, 102 East Huntington Drive, regarding a disturbance.

An investigation revealed the suspect had pushed a clerk inside the store. Officers contacted the suspect, who was displaying erratic behavior and refused to obey commands. Officers determined he was under the influence of alcohol, and he also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The 28-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

12. At 8:46 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of East las Flores Avenue, regarding an attempted burglary report. The resident discovered pry marks on the rear door frame and locks. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

Saturday, July 9:

13. At 6:11 p.m., officers responded to the parking lot of Westfield Santa Anita, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding the report of someone brandishing a firearm. An investigation revealed the suspect and the victims were involved in a road rage incident. The suspect was driving a black pick-up truck when he pointed a black handgun at the victims. The investigation is ongoing.

14. At 7:16 p.m., an officer responded to Tokyo Wako, 401 East Huntington Drive, regarding a subject inside the location refusing to leave. The officer contacted the subject and determined he was under the influence of a controlled substance. He was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. The 41-year-old male from Monrovia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.