Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report - Sunday, August 30th through Saturday, September 5th

For the period of Sunday, August 30th through Saturday, September 5th, the Police Department responded to 1,020 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, August 30:

At approximately 1:13 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1400 block of

South Santa Anita Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. The officer discovered

that sometime between August 27th and 30th, someone broke into a lock box, used

the key to enter the home, and fled with clothing. It appears as though the suspect

used the utilities while inside the home.

Monday, August 31:

At approximately 2:19 p.m., an officer responded to a parking lot in the 600 block of

West Duarte Road regarding a theft from vehicle report. The officer determined that

someone entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole cash. The suspect is

believed to be a female with dark hair. The investigation is ongoing.

Tuesday, September 1:

At approximately 8:03 a.m., an officer responded to 7-Eleven, located at 102 East

Huntington Drive, regarding a battery report. An investigation revealed the suspect

pushed the employee when the employee attempted to confront the suspect for

stealing. The suspect was located nearby. The 48-year-old male transient from Los

Angeles was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. A records

check revealed he had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant.

Wednesday, September 2:

At approximately 12:54 p.m., an officer responded the intersection of Colorado Place

and San Juan Road regarding a vehicle blocking traffic. Upon contacting the driver,

the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol. Through a series of tests, the officer

concluded the suspect was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. The

32-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail

for booking.

Thursday, September 3:

At approximately 7:29 p.m., an officer responded to the front counter of the Arcadia

Police Department regarding an extortion report. The victim stated the suspect

threatened to release AI-generated sexual content of the victim if he did not pay a

ransom. The investigation is ongoing.

Friday, September 4:

At approximately 5:47 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 2300 block of

Lenta Lane regarding a burglary investigation. The officer discovered the victim

returned to his home and interrupted a burglary in progress. The two suspects fled and

stole 2 bicycles. The suspects are both described as elderly males.Saturday, September 5:

At approximately 10:48 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 500 block of

East Sandra Avenue regarding a fraud report. An investigation revealed an

unidentified suspect, operating under the guise of a Spectrum employee, convinced

the victim into shipping two phones, which the suspect subsequently stole.