The Arcadia Police Department responded to 804 calls for service from Sunday, Nov. 21 through Saturday, Nov. 27 of which 110 required formal investigations. Here is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the officers of the Arcadia Police Department during this period. (Listed in crime categories created by Arcadia’s Best).
ARCADIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Calls for Criminal Activity Totals Year-to-Date (thru 11/27) Calls for Service: 43,879 (2009 total: 50,371; 2008 Total: 49,699) Formal Investigations: 6,197 (2009 total: 7,092; 2008 total: 6,705 .
Attempted murder stabbing at Westfield Santa Anita Around 5:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, officers were dispatched to Westfield Santa Anita regarding a stabbing in progress. During a fight between several male Asians, a victim sustained a non-life threatening stab wound in the abdomen and a laceration on his neck. He was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. An 18-year-old man was arrested at the scene, while the primary suspect who had stabbed the victim fled the location. On Nov. 27, officers went to the City of San Gabriel and arrested the 18-year-old primary suspect for attempted murder.
Man gets physical with ex-wife at Chevron station A 37-year-old man was arrested for battery around 7:40 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24 at a Chevron gas station located at 500 North Santa Anita Ave. During an altercation over custody issues, the man became physical with his ex-wife.
Residential burglaries/theft *Between noon on Nov. 19 and 1:25 p.m. on Nov. 21, a residential burglary occurred in the 300 block of West Duarte. While the home was tented for fumigation, unknown suspect(s) entered the location and stole jewelry, watches, silver coins, and a digital camera. * A residential burglary was reported in the 100 block of Magna Vista around 4:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22. Two male Hispanic suspects, claiming to be gardeners, approached the residents and they went to the backyard to discuss possible gardening services. While the residents were distracted, a third suspect entered the house and stole several thousand dollars in cash.
Business theft/grand theft * Around 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, units responded to Macy’s regarding a woman detained for theft. Loss prevention personnel recognized the female suspect who had stolen from the store on previous occasions and was kept under observation. The woman selected merchandise, went into a fitting room, and then concealed the items. A private person’s arrest was made, and a 53-year-old Asian was taken into custody for commercial burglary. * A commercial burglary occurred in the 11900 block of Goldring between 11 a.m. on Nov. 22 and 9 a.m. on Nov. 23. Unknown suspect(s) smashed a window to enter the business and then stole various tools. * Units responded to Baby Gap located at Westfield Santa Anita around 8:24 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, in reference to a theft investigation. Loss prevention personnel discovered that one of their employees had made several fraudulent cash refunds since August. A 29-year-old female Hispanic was arrested for grand theft. * Units responded to Dave & Busters around 9:35 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 25, in reference to a theft. A female suspect stole two jackets from the bar area. * A commercial burglary occurred at Maki Sushi, 302 East Huntington, between 10:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26 and 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov.27. Unknown suspect(s) pried open the rear door and stole cash. * Several arrests were made at Westfield Mall for commercial burglary on Saturday, Nov. 28. Two Asians, both 21 years of age, were arrested from Sports Chalet for stealing almost $600 in merchandise; a 27-year-old female Asian was arrested for stealing $700 in cosmetics from Sephora and a $20 item from Brookstone; a 25-year-old female Asian was arrested at Macy’s for concealing over $635 in merchandise in her purse, shopping bag, and baby stroller.
Stolen car A 1993 white Honda Civic was stolen from Golden West and Hunting between 8:54 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24. The car was later recovered on November 25 by LAPD.
Alcohol/drugs * A traffic stop was initiated at St. Joseph and Santa Anita around 10:43 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22 for a code violation, and a 31-year-old male Hispanic driver was contacted. A record check revealed that the man was on parole for narcotics and a consent search of the vehicle was made. A baggie of crystalline substance was found, and the driver was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and felony parole violation. * Shortly before 11:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, officers were called to Foothill and Don Alvarado in reference to a vehicle blocking the roadway. A 25-year-old male Hispanic driver was contacted and it was determined that he was operating the vehicle while intoxicated. The man was arrested for DUI without incident.
Outstanding warrant * During a theft investigation at Dave & Busters at 9:35 p.m. Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov. 25, a 28-year-old male Hispanic was detained as he was seen hanging out with the female suspect involved in the above theft. A record check of the man revealed that he had an outstanding warrant and was taken into custody. . Click image above for video of ride-along demo of new automated license plate reader system.
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