Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report - Sunday, March 29th through Saturday, April 4th

For the period of Sunday, March 29th through Saturday, April 4th, the Police Department responded to 975 calls for service, of which 102 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled

by the Department during this period.

Sunday, March 29:

At approximately 2:56 a.m., an officer responded to the 800 block of West Huntington

Drive regarding a vehicle burglary report. Sometime between 2:00 a.m. and 2:56

a.m., someone forced open the vehicle and stole miscellaneous tools. The

investigation is awaiting the submission of surveillance footage.

Monday, March 30:

At approximately 1:50 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s, located at 400 South

Baldwin Avenue, regarding a grand theft report. Surveillance cameras captured a

lone male suspect steal numerous bottles of perfume resulting in a loss of $1,251.00.

The suspect was seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black shorts, and white

shoes.

Tuesday, March 31:

At approximately 8:09 p.m., an officer responded to a parking lot in the 00 block of

East Huntington Drive regarding a traffic collision. 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 .22%. The 58-year-old female from Valinda, California was arrested and

transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Wednesday, April 1:

At approximately 2:00 a.m., an officer responded to Motel 6, located at 225 Colorado

Place, regarding a robbery investigation. The victim stated he provided the suspect

with a ride to Motel 6, and when they arrived, the suspect punched the victim for no

apparent reason and stole his car keys. The suspect is described as a Black or

Hispanic male, approximately 5’8”, seen wearing a gray sweatshirt and gray

sweatpants.

Thursday, April 2:

At approximately 8:54 p.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area

of West Colorado Boulevard and North Santa Anita Avenue for a broken taillight. A

records check of the driver revealed he had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant.

During a consensual search of the vehicle, the officer located a handgun and what

appeared to be methamphetamine. The 46-year-old male from Ontario was arrested

and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Friday, April 3:

At approximately 4:42 p.m., an officer responded to The Shops at Santa Anita, located

at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a stolen vehicle incident. An investigation

revealed the victim lost the key to his Hyundai Ioniq while at the mall and someone

stole it.

Saturday, April 4:

At approximately 12:40 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 500 block of

West Camino Real Avenue regarding a fraud report. The officer determined someone

made fraudulent charges to the victim’s bank account resulting in a loss of more than

$17,000.00. The victim does not know how the suspect gained access to their account

or their identity.