For the period of Sunday, January 22nd through Saturday, January 28th, the Police Department responded to 993 calls for service, of which 123 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period.
Sunday, January 22:
At 8:19 a.m., an officer responded to the intersection of Baldwin Avenue and Fairview Avenue regarding a battery investigation. The suspect, who was riding his bike passed the victim on the sidewalk, spontaneously confronted her and lunged his bike at her multiple times. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 30-years-old, with a black jacket, white gloves, and a blue backpack.
At 10:21 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of West Wistaria Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. The resident witnessed two suspects enter her home and then flee when she confronted them. Both suspects are described as 5’6” tall, with medium builds, wearing black face masks, hooded sweatshirts, and dark blue clothing.
Monday, January 23:
3. At 4:51 a.m., officers responded to Robusto Cigar, located at 26 North First Avenue, regarding a commercial burglary investigation. Surveillance footage captured one male suspect shatter the front glass door with a punching tool, and once inside, he stole cigar cutters and lighters. The suspect is described as wearing a light colored hat and face covering, a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, light colored pants.
Tuesday, January 24:
4. At 9:23 a.m., an officer responded to Unocal 76 Gas Station, located at 4 West Foothill Boulevard, regarding a grand theft investigation. The suspect stole an employee’s cell phone from the office and fled in a black Lincoln SUV. The suspect is described as a 35 to 50-year-old Hispanic male, approximately 5’8” tall and 160 pounds.
Wednesday, January 25:
5. At 7:53 a.m., an officer responded to Huntington Memorial Hospital regarding a battery that happened at Knockout’s, located at 1580 Clark Street. An investigation revealed the victim thought he was entering the Uber ride he ordered, but he accidentally opened the door to a different vehicle. The occupants of that vehicle exited and physically assaulted the victim. The suspects are described as Black males.
6. At 1:08 p.m., officers responded to Nordstrom, located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a grand theft investigation. A lone suspect was seen stealing nearly $3,300.00 worth of merchandise and was arrested by loss prevention. A records check of the 25-year-old male transient revealed he had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Thursday, January 26:
7. At 7:32 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1400 block of Orlando Drive regarding a burglary investigation. Surveillance footage captured two suspects enter the rear yard of the residence. The suspects attempted to enter the home but fled without making entry.
8. At 8:18 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1200 block of Magnolia Court regarding a burglary investigation. Unknown suspects smashed a rear glass door and ransacked the master bedroom. The loss is unknown.
9. At 10:30 p.m., an officer responded to Station Bar, located at 1218 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a vehicle that had collided into three parked cars. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his breath. Through a series of tests, it was determined that was driving under the influence of alcohol. The 38-year-old male from Los Angeles was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Friday, January 27:
10. At 2:46 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 600 block of Fairview Avenue regarding a battery investigation. During a domestic dispute, the male suspect hit his girlfriend in the face. The 34-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
11. At 9:22 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1800 block of South Santa Anita Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. Surveillance footage captured a lone suspect stealing four handbags from the master bedroom. An investigation revealed the suspect entered the home by shattering a first-floor window. The suspect is described as a male with a thin build, wearing dark clothing.
Saturday, January 28: 12. At 9:59 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 300 block of Arbolada Drive regarding a burglary investigation. Suspect(s) forced open a window, ransacked the home, and fled with no obvious loss. The crime happened sometime between 10:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on January 28th.