Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report - Sunday, June 21st through Saturday, June 27th

For the period of Sunday, June 21st through Saturday, June 27th, the Police Department responded to 1,105 calls for service, of which 111 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled

by the Department during this period.

Sunday, June 21:

At approximately 4:36 a.m., an officer responded to DXN Provisions, located at 215

South First Avenue, regarding a commercial burglary report. A witness reported that

two suspects shattered a window, ransacked the business, and fled with an

undetermined amount of property. The two suspects turned off the power to the

business during the burglary.

Monday, June 22:

At approximately 7:51 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 800 block of

Monte Verde Drive regarding a suspicious box hidden in the resident’s bushes.

Officers discovered the box was a hidden trail camera. Criminals have recently used

devices like these to surveil homeowners and monitor their daily routine.

Tuesday, June 23:

At approximately 1:38 p.m., an officer responded to a call regarding a suspicious

circumstances report that occurred in the 300 block of West Wistaria Avenue. The

victim’s home is currently being fumigated and the fumigation company discovered

someone tampered with the tent. It is unknown at this time if a burglary occurred.

Wednesday, June 24:

At approximately 12:11 p.m., an officer responded to the Bank of America parking

lot, located at 1234 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft from person report. An

investigation revealed two suspects distracted the victim by claiming the victim had

a flat tire, and while the victim was inspecting the tire, the suspects stole cash from

inside the vehicle. The suspects fled in a light-colored SUV. The investigation is

ongoing.

Thursday, June 25:

At approximately 1:40 a.m., an officer responded to the intersection of Santa Anita

Avenue and Ontare Road regarding a vehicle driving on the wrong side of the road.

Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting

from the driver's breath. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the driver

was driving with a blood alcohol content of .18%. The 19-year-old male from

Pasadena was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Friday, June 26:

At approximately 9:55 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1100 block of

Fallen Leaf Road regarding a mail theft report. Surveillance cameras captured a White

male suspect pry open the victim’s mailbox and steal mail. The suspect then entered

the passenger seat of a pickup truck and fled.

Saturday, June 27:

At approximately 5:24 p.m., an officer responded to Pro Image Sports, located at 400

South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a grand theft report. Upon reviewing the

surveillance footage, it was determined an unidentified Hispanic male stole more

than $1,300.00 worth of stadium player jerseys. The suspect was wearing a white and

black fedora hat, white shirt, black pants, and had a tattoo on the right elbow.