Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report - Sunday, September 20th through Saturday, September 26th

For the period of Sunday, September 20th through Saturday, September 26th, the Police Department responded to 980 calls for service, of which 85 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, September 20:

At approximately 5:08 p.m., an officer responded to JCPenney, located at 400 South

Baldwin Avenue, regarding a robbery investigation. The officer determined the

suspect concealed stolen merchandise and attempted to flee but was confronted by

loss prevention staff. The loss prevention staff attempted to detain the suspect but

the suspect forcefully broke free and fled on foot. The stolen merchandise was

dropped by the suspect and recovered. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male

with black hair, a Nutrishop shirt, and black pants.

Monday, September 21:

At approximately 2:08 p.m., an officer responded to The Cheesecake Factory, located

at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft incident. An investigation revealed

the suspect consumed approximately $83.00 worth of food and drinks and

attempted to flee without paying. A records check revealed the suspect had an

outstanding misdemeanor warrant. The 43-year-old male transient from Los Angeles

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

Tuesday, September 22:

At approximately 12:08 a.m., an officer responded to the 1000 block of Don Pablo

Drive regarding a suspiciously parked vehicle. The officer approached the vehicle and

noticed the driver was hunched over the wheel, asleep, and the engine was running.

An investigation revealed the 22-year-old male from Naples, Florida was in

possession of prescription medication without a prescription and was driving under

the influence of said medication. He was transported to Huntington Memorial

Hospital for evaluation.

Wednesday, September 23:

At approximately 10:20 a.m., an officer responded to Elite Smoke Shop, located at

110 East Foothill Boulevard, regarding an attempted robbery report. The officer

determined two unidentified suspects forcefully attempted to steal two nitrous oxide

canisters. They fled in a black SUV. The suspects are described as Hispanic males in

their late teens. The investigation is ongoing.

Thursday, September 24:

At approximately 9:07 a.m., an officer responded to Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course,

located at 620 East Live Oak Avenue, regarding a commercial burglary report. A

review of the surveillance footage revealed a lone male suspect bypassed a secured

gate and stole two vehicles. One vehicle recovered but the other is outstanding. The

suspect is described as a male, possibly Hispanic, approximately 30 to 40-years-old,

wearing a black hat, blue shirt, and black pants.

Friday, September 25:

At approximately 10:49 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 200 block of

Laurel Avenue regarding a theft from vehicle incident. Sometime during the previous

night, someone stole various items from the victim’s locked work vehicle. An additional

theft from vehicle incident occurred in the general area during the same period.

Saturday, September 26:

At approximately 7:16 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1400 block of

Lovell Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. The victim discovered someone

pried open a rear door, they ransacked the home and fled with an unknown amount

of property.