Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report - Sunday, October 19th through Saturday, October 25th

For the period of Sunday, October 19th through Saturday, October 25th, the Police Department responded to 960 calls for service, of which 105 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, October 19:

At approximately 4:06 p.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of West Huntington

Drive regarding a solo vehicle traffic collision. Upon contacting the driver, the officer

detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his breath. A preliminary alcohol

screening device determined the 59-year-old male from Fontana was driving with a

blood alcohol content of .31%. The driver was arrested and transported to the

Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Monday, October 20:

At approximately 1:04 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of

West Floral Avenue regarding a mail theft report. Sometime between October 8th and

the 18th, someone stole the victim’s mail from their mailbox.

Tuesday, October 21:

At approximately 9:05 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1000 block of

Portola Drive regarding a residential burglary investigation. The officer discovered

unknown suspect(s) smashed a rear sliding glass door and ransacked the home. The

suspect(s) fled with jewelry, cash, and handbags.

Wednesday, October 22:

At approximately 12:54 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1100 block

of West Foothill Boulevard regarding a robbery report. An investigation revealed four

suspects entered the home, held the victims at gunpoint, and demanded their

property. The suspects battered one of the victims and then stole the victim’s car.

The investigation is ongoing.

Thursday, October 23:

At approximately 8:39 a.m., an officer responded to Du Tax and Accounting Inc.,

located at 236 East Foothill Boulevard regarding a commercial burglary report. The

officer determined unknown suspect(s) forced open a patio door and stole debit

cards. The suspect was then captured on surveillance footage using the ATM.

Friday, October 24:

At approximately 9:59 a.m., an officer responded to Western Rooter & Plumbing,

located at 136 East Santa Clara Street regarding a grand theft incident. An investigation

revealed a former employee, a 31-year-old male from El Monte, failed to return tools

to the company when asked to do so. The total loss is more than $15,000.00. The

investigation is ongoing.

Saturday, October 25:

At approximately 4:50 p.m., an officer responded to 7-Eleven, located at 102 East

Huntington Drive, regarding a battery report. The officer discovered the suspect

stepped on the victim’s foot and proceeded to punch the victim in the back. Both

parties were customers and the altercation may have stemmed from a disagreement

months prior. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5’9”, 145

pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. The victim did not request medical

attention.