Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity -Sunday, September 11th, through Saturday, September 17th

For the period of Sunday, September 11th, through Saturday, September 17th, the Police Department responded to 946 calls for service of which 134 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, September 11:

1. Shortly before 7:39 a.m., an officer responded to China Red Restaurant, 855 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a commercial burglary report. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) entered the business by cutting a hole in the roof, rummaged through the office where they cut the wires to the alarm and camera system, and fled with $2,500 in cash and 27 boxes of “Abalone”, worth an estimated value of $800.00. The investigation is ongoing.

2. Around 7:38 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 00 block of East Longden Avenue regarding a burglary report. The officer discovered suspect(s) entered the residence through an unlocked window, ransacked the master bedroom, and fled with designer watches and jewelry. The investigation is ongoing.

Monday, September 12:

3. At about 1:44 a.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop on a bicyclist near the intersection of First Avenue and Foothill Boulevard for riding without a headlight at night. During a consensual search of the subject, the officer located a bag of methamphetamine. The 47- year-old male from Eagle Rock was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

4. Just after 9:47 p.m., an officer responded to the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a grand theft report. The officer determined an unknown suspect stole the victim’s designer purse and wallet from an unsecured storage locker in the employee area of the store. The total loss is estimated at $1,150.00. The investigation is ongoing.

Tuesday, September 13:

1. Around 3:02 p.m., an officer responded to Springhill Suites, 99 North Second Avenue, regarding a fraud report. The officer discovered an unknown suspect charged more than $12,000 to the victim’s personal and business accounts without her permission. The suspect(s) also opened accounts in the victim’s name. The victim does not know how the suspect obtained her personal information. The investigation is ongoing.

2. Just before 3:56 p.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding a battery that occurred at Arcadia High School, 180 Campus Drive. An investigation revealed a physical altercation occurred when a group of 25 students confronted the juvenile victim about fighting their friend. The investigation is ongoing.

Wednesday, September 14:

1. Shortly after 6:54 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 00 block of East Christina Street regarding a theft report. Officers determined an unknown suspect stole two backpacks from the trunk of an unlocked car. The investigation is ongoing.

2. At about 4:51 p.m., an officer responded to Burlington Coat Factory, 1201 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a burglary report. An investigation revealed Suspect 1 offered Suspect 2 monetary compensation for committing a commercial burglary. Suspect 2 concealed approximately $1,200.00 worth of merchandise before fleeing the store, failing to make payment. Officers located and detained the suspect. The 22-year-old male from Santa Ana was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Suspect 1 is outstanding at the time of this report.

Thursday, September 15:

9. At approximately 10:28 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 9900 block of Garibaldi Avenue regarding a domestic dispute. An investigation revealed a physical altercation occurred between a mother and daughter resulting in the mother punching her 16-year-old daughter. Then the suspect punched her 67-year-old mother. The 34-year-old female from Temple City fled the location before officers arrived. The investigation is ongoing and the suspect is outstanding at the time of this report.

10. Around 2:21 p.m., an officer responded to 7-Eleven, 1003 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a possible theft report. The officer discovered the suspect attempted to pay for two packs of cigarettes with a counterfeit $50 bill. When the clerk told her it was fraudulent, she took it back, paid for the items with a credit card, and quickly fled on foot.

The suspect is described as a white female, approximately 65-years-old, with blonde hair. The investigation is ongoing.

Friday, September 16:

1. At about 6:26 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 400 block of Cortez Road regarding a vehicle burglary report. The officer determined an unknown suspect stole the victim’s designer sunglasses and cash from his unlocked vehicle sometime during the previous night. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

2. Just before 10:06 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 2200 block of Lenta Lane regarding an attempted burglary report. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) entered the backyard, cut the window screen, and used a window punch to break into the residence. The suspects were unsuccessful and fled the location undetected. No witnesses were located.

Saturday, September 17:

1. Shortly after 5:36 a.m., an officer responded to Georgio Realty, 159 East Huntington Drive, regarding an audible alarm. The officer discovered unknown suspect(s) pried open the front door and were scared away as the business was not ransacked and no items were missing. The suspect(s) were gone by the time officers arrived. The investigation is ongoing.

2. At approximately 10:36 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 200 block of South Baldwin Avenue regarding a domestic dispute. An investigation revealed a physical altercation occurred between a husband and wife, resulting in the husband hitting and pushing the victim causing her to fall and scratch herself. The 39-year-old male from Arcadia fled the scene prior to the officers’ arrival. The investigation is ongoing and the suspect is outstanding at the time of this report.