Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report -Sunday, August 7th through Saturday, August 13th

For the period of Sunday, August 7th through Saturday, August 13th, the Police Department responded to 829 calls for service, of which 103 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, August 7:

1. At 6:12 p.m., an officer responded to Nordstrom, located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a grand theft incident. Surveillance footage captured four suspects steal eleven designer handbags. All four suspects are described as Black females wearing sweatshirts and surgical masks.

2. At 10:30 p.m., an officer responded to the 400 block of West Duarte Road regarding a collision involving a rolled-over vehicle. Upon contacting the driver, who was coherent and stable, the officer detected signs of alcohol intoxication. The suspect, a 33-year-old male from El Monte admitted to consuming a number of alcoholic beverages before attempting to drive home. He was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital for treatment. He was also in violation of driving without a license.

Monday, August 8:

3. At 9:37 a.m., an officer responded to LA Fitness, located at 1325 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a petty theft report. The victim discovered someone stole his wallet from his backpack while he was working out. The theft occurred sometime between 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on August 5th.

4. At 8:28 p.m., an officer responded to 24 Hour Fitness, located at 125 North First Avenue, regarding a grand theft report. Sometime between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., someone stole the victim’s electric bike that had been left secured outside of the gym.

Tuesday, August 9:

5. At 7:19 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 2300 block of Lee Avenue regarding a burglary report. The officer determined unidentified suspect(s) broke the door knob to the residence and fled with construction tools.

6. At 2:05 p.m., an officer responded to Vons, located at 745 West Naomi Avenue, regarding a grand theft report. An investigation revealed three suspects entered the store, stole cosmetics and medications, and fled in a black sedan. The suspects are described as three black females, all in their early 20’s and between 5’3” and 5’6” tall.

Wednesday, August 10:

7. At 11:12 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 2300 block of Lee Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. Sometime during the previous night, unknown suspects entered the victim’s garage through an unlocked door, then broke into the home. They fled with construction tools and a kitchen stove.

8. At 12:00 p.m., an officer responded to the 700 block of West Naomi Avenue regarding a theft from vehicle incident. The victim reported the tires had been stolen from his rented vehicle. The crime occurred sometime between August 9th at 5:30 p.m. and August 10th at 11:30 a.m.

9. At 5:40 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 2500 block of Greenfield Avenue regarding a man with a gun. An investigation revealed a family dispute resulted in the suspect shooting his mother, a neighbor, and at responding officers, resulting in one of the officers being hit. The suspect, a 47-year-old male from Arcadia, was ultimately arrested with the assistance of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, Special Enforcement Bureau. He was transported to Los Angeles County USC Medical Center for an evaluation.

Thursday, August 11: 10. At 6:11 a.m., an officer responded to Hilton Garden Inn, located at 199 North Second Avenue, regarding a stolen vehicle in the area. Upon locating the vehicle, initiated a traffic stop, and arrested the driver for the stolen vehicle, as well as two outstanding misdemeanor warrants and possession of burglary tools. The 41-year-old from Riverside was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Friday, August 12:

11. At 2:05 a.m., an officer responded to the intersection of Santa Anita Avenue and Norman Avenue regarding a traffic collision involving a car that had collided with a tree. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his breath. After the 30-year-old male from El Monte admitted to drinking prior to driving, he was transported to Arcadia USC Hospital for evaluation of his injuries.

12. At 12:23 p.m., an officer responded to StorAmerica, located at 5630 Peck Road, regarding a commercial burglary investigation. Sometime between July 27th and July 30th, someone removed the victim’s lock to her storage unit and fled with makeup and a laptop.

Saturday, August 13:

13. At 2:17 p.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding a theft from vehicle report that happened at Westfield Santa Anita, located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue. The victim discovered someone had entered her unlocked Mercedes SUV and fled with her briefcase and documents. The crime happened sometime between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on August 9th.

14. At 2:19 p.m., an officer responded to BBQ Bar, located at 168 Las Tunas Drive, regarding a commercial burglary report. The officer discovered someone pried open a rear door and stole cash and electronics. The incident happened between 2:00 a.m. and 2:19 p.m.