For the period of Sunday, April 23rd through Saturday, April 29th, the Police Department responded to 980 calls for service, of which 119 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, April 23:
At 1:57 a.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department parking lot regarding a dispute. An investigation revealed two suspects burglarized the victim’s business and when they attempted to flee, the victim followed them until all parties pulled into the police parking lot. One of the suspects, a 35-year-old male from El Monte, was a former employee. His accomplice, a 34-year-old male from El Monte was also arrested. Both suspects were transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
At 4:58 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Fairview Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. The officer determined unidentified suspect(s) entered the backyard through an unlocked side gate. They smashed the rear glass door and ransacked the home. The crime happened sometime between April 22nd at 3:00 p.m. and April 23rd at 4 p.m.
Monday, April 24:
3. At 1:08 a.m., an officer responded to REI, located at 214 North Santa Anita Avenue, regarding a burglary investigation. Surveillance footage captured a male and female pry open a side door and steal various items. They fled in a black SUV. The suspects are described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5’9”, with a heavyset build. The female suspect is described as being young and small in stature.
4. At 4:55 a.m., an officer responded to Hilton Garden Inn, located at 199 North Second Avenue, regarding a battery investigation. The officer discovered the suspect confronted his girlfriend, an employee, before forcing open a door and grabbing her. The suspect fled before the officer arrived.
Tuesday, April 25:
5. At 11:15 a.m., an officer responded to CTBC Bank, located at 56 East Duarte Road, regarding a commercial burglary investigation. Between 12:01 a.m. and 12:20 a.m., an unidentified suspect stole cash from the bank’s ATM machine. Surveillance cameras captured the crime, and the suspect is described as an Asian male with a heavy build. He fled on foot westbound on Duarte Road.
6. At 3:03 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1900 block of Highland Oaks Drive regarding a burglary investigation. A review of the surveillance footage revealed a male suspect entered the home through an open window and ransacked numerous rooms. The loss is unknown as of May 2nd. The suspect fled in a black four-door sedan.
7. At 8:30 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 700 block of Hampton Road regarding an attempted burglary investigation. Surveillance cameras captured three suspects entering the victim’s backyard. Officers were unable to locate the suspects, but the footage indicated all three are Spanish-speaking males, between the heights of 5’8” and 6’, and approximately 20 to 30-years-old. There were no signs of entry, and no loss was reported. The officer discovered the three suspects were associated with an earlier burglary in the 3700 block of Hampton Drive in Pasadena.
Wednesday, April 26:
8. At 11:12 a.m., an officer responded to Embassy Suites, located at 211 East Huntington Drive, regarding a burglary investigation. The officer determined an unknown suspect entered an unsecured room and fled with the victim’s cellphones.
Thursday, April 27:
9. At 2:09 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of West Naomi Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. Sometime between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on April 27th, unknown suspect(s) forced open a rear slider, ransacked the home, and fled with stolen handbags.
10. At 4:27 p.m., an officer responded to 7-Eleven, located at 102 East Huntington Drive, regarding a battery investigation. The officer discovered that the suspect had stolen numerous pieces of merchandise before punching the store clerk in the face. The suspect fled before the officer arrived. He is described as a Hispanic male in his 30s, approximately 5’6”, bald, heavyset, and wearing a white tank top and black jeans.