Chase bank robbery; police report Jan 27-Feb 2

Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report January 27 to February 2

Calls for Service / Formal Investigations        1065                 /             139 Total Year to Date for 2013: 4,216                /            558

For the period of Sunday, January 27th, through Saturday, February 2nd, the Police Department responded to 1065 calls for service of which 139 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, January 27:

1. At approximately 3:39 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 2500 block of S. Santa Anita Avenue regarding a male subject playing loud music on the front lawn of a residence. Upon contact, the subject complied with the officers’ orders to turn down the music. Further investigation revealed the residence in question was reported to be abandoned. A subsequent warrant search of the home revealed the majority of it was being used as a sophisticated, indoor marijuana grow operation. The 30-year-old, Chinese male was arrested for cultivation of marijuana, and was transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The investigation is continuing.

2. At about 6:49 p.m., officers responded to Macy’s at the Westfield Santa Anita mall, 400 S. Baldwin Avenue, regarding a juvenile male subject in custody for theft. The subject concealed clothing items inside a shopping bag, and exited the store without paying for them. Further investigation revealed the subject had stolen merchandise from several other stores in the mall. The 17-year-old male was arrested for commercial burglary and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. He was subsequently released to his father.

Monday, January 28:

3. Around 11:28 a.m., officers responded to Chase Bank, 60 E. Huntington Drive, regarding a robbery. Investigation revealed the suspect presented a demand note and fled the location with an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male in his early thirties. The suspect had a black mustache and was wearing a black sweatshirt, black hat, and black glasses.

4. At about 1:16 p.m., officers were dispatched to Rusnak Mercedes, 50 W. Huntington Drive, in reference to a stolen vehicle. Investigation revealed the vehicle was parked in the service driveway with the keys in the ignition, when the male suspect entered the vehicle and drove off. The suspect was described as an Asian male, in his forties, with a skinny build, short black hair, wearing a black jacket, and carrying a black duffel bag. The vehicle was a black, four door, 2013 Mercedes E350, license plate number 6XYM128.

Tuesday, January 29:

5. At approximately 1:40 p.m., officers responded to UPS, 122 E. Foothill Boulevard, regarding a vandalism that had just occurred. Two suspicious male suspects were seen near the building. During a search of the area, officers contacted two suspects matching the description. Upon contact, one of the suspects complied with the officers’ orders, while the other suspect ran away from the officers. Following a short foot pursuit and containment, this suspect was taken into custody. The 16-year-old male suspect was arrested for vandalism (graffiti), and the 21-year-old male suspect was arrested for interfering/delaying a peace officer. Both were transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

6. At about 6:49 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue for displaying a false registration sticker. Further investigation revealed the driver had no proof of insurance. The 41-year-old, Hispanic female was subsequently cited and released in the field.

Wednesday, January 30:

7. At approximately 2:40 a.m., officers responded to Holy Angels Church, 370 Campus Drive, in reference to a commercial burglary. Officers discovered that suspect(s) had broken into one of the buildings on the Church property and vandalized the interior. Further investigation revealed several religious artifacts were broken and a small fire was set in the corner of one room. There were no surveillance cameras and no signs of the suspect(s) in the area.

8. At about 11:29 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 000 block of W. Naomi Avenue in regard to a residential burglary. Officers discovered the suspect(s) removed a rear window screen and entered through an unlocked window. Further investigation revealed the living room was ransacked, and it is unknown if property was stolen. There were no surveillance cameras or witnesses.

Thursday, January 31:

9. At about 10:10 a.m., an officer responded to Victoria’s Secret at Westfield Shopping Town, 400 S. Baldwin Avenue, regarding a female suspect in custody for theft. Investigation revealed the suspect concealed several perfume bottles inside a shopping bag, and exited the store without paying for them. A records check revealed the suspect had an outstanding warrant. The 25-year-old, Hispanic female was arrested for commercial burglary and the warrant, and was transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

10. Around 9:12 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of W. Huntington Drive in reference to a residential burglary. Investigation revealed the suspect(s) removed a rear window screen and a piece of glass in order to unlock the rear door to the residence. Officers discovered every room had been ransacked, and it is unknown if property was stolen. There were no surveillance cameras, and the suspect(s) were not located in the area.

Friday, February 1:

11. At about 3:15 p.m., officers responded to Chase Bank, 60 E. Huntington Drive, regarding a fraud attempt. Investigation revealed the suspect attempted to withdraw an undisclosed amount of money using stolen personal information and a fraudulent driver’s license. The suspect ultimately became nervous when asked for more information, and fled the location. The suspect was described as a Black male wearing a gray suit, and was not located in the area.

12. At approximately 10:33p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Baldwin Avenue and Las Tunas Road. A DMV check revealed a warrant attached to the vehicle. Further investigation revealed the driver had an outstanding felony warrant. The 28-year-old, Hispanic male was subsequently arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for processing.

Saturday, February 2:

13. Around 1:37 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for swerving on Baldwin Avenue at Duarte Road. Upon contact with the driver, officers detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from inside the vehicle. An investigation revealed the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The 26-year-old, White male was arrested for driving under the influence and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

14. At about 6:52 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Santa Anita Race Track, 285 W. Huntington Drive, in reference to a stolen vehicle. Investigation revealed the vehicle was stolen from the race track parking lot between 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The vehicle was a silver, four door, 2003 BMW, license plate number 6JFX841. There were no surveillance cameras or witnesses.