For the period of Sunday, March 19th through Saturday, March 25th, the Police Department responded to 964 calls for service, of which 100 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, March 19: 1. At 6:43 p.m., an officer responded to Zumiez, located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a battery investigation. The officer determined the suspect hit a store employee in the face after the employee offered her assistance. The suspect is described as a Hispanic female, approximately 5’6” tall, 120 pounds, wearing a white long sleeve shirt and a black vest and pants. The suspect fled before the officer arrived. Monday, March 20: 2. At 3:39 a.m., an officer responded to the intersection of South Baldwin Avenue and West Camino Real Avenue regarding an overturned vehicle. The officer discovered the driver was under the influence of alcohol when he collided with the center median, causing his vehicle to overturn. The driver, a 30-year-old male transient, was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital for treatment of his minor injuries. Tuesday, March 21: 3. At 9:15 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1300 block of South Eighth Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. Sometime between 5:30 p.m. and 7:10 p.m., someone smashed a rear glass door and burglarized the home. The victim stated it does not appear as though any items were stolen.
Wednesday, March 22:
4. At 2:29 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 900 block of Sunset Boulevard regarding a stolen vehicle investigation. The officer determined the suspect purchased a new Nissan truck using the victim’s identity and personal information. The suspect also forged numerous documents in the commission of the crime.
Thursday, March 23:
5. At 12:27 p.m., an officer responded to Wells Fargo Bank, located at 444 East Huntington Drive, regarding a battery investigation. As the victim was entering his vehicle and leaving the bank parking lot, the suspect falsely accused him of stealing her vehicle and then punched the victim in the face and head. The 28-year-old female transient resisted during the arrest and was transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
6. At 2:47 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 2500 block of Greenfield Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. Sometime between 2:00 p.m. on March 21st and 6:00 p.m. on March 22nd, someone pried open a rear door and ransacked the home. The suspect(s) fled with a stolen firearm.
7. At 11:36 p.m., an officer responded to the area of Michillinda Avenue and Hugo Reid Drive regarding a suspicious vehicle blocking the intersection. Upon contacting the driver, the officer discovered the 33-year-old male from Pasadena was asleep. A preliminary alcohol screen (PAS) test revealed the suspect was driving with a blood alcohol content of greater than the legal limit. He was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for an evaluation prior to being booked at the Arcadia City Jail.
Friday, March 24: 8. At 8:10 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 200 block of Hacienda Drive regarding a burglary investigation. Surveillance footage revealed three suspects opened an unlocked window and once inside, they ransacked the home. The loss is unknown as this time. Saturday, March 25: 9. At 1:15 a.m., an officer responded to Coldwell Banker, located at 77 West Las Tunas Drive, regarding a commercial burglary investigation. A review of the surveillance footage revealed a lone Hispanic male used a pry tool to open a first floor window. Once inside, he stole documents and a checkbook. The suspect is described as being 30 to 35-years-old, wearing a dark colored hat, long sleeve button down shirt, and dark colored jeans.