Man steals $1,250 worth of panties

Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report June 7 to June 13

Calls for Service / Formal Investigations 998 / 144 Total Year to Date for 2015 24,656 / 2,955

For the period of Sunday, June 7th, through Saturday, June 13th, the Police Department responded to 998 calls for service of which 144 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, June 7:

1. Just before 12:04 a.m., officers responded to Singpoli Plaza, 1107 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a business check due to loss of connection to the alarm system. Officers discovered the power had been disconnected and it appeared some of the electrical components to the electrical panels were missing. An area check did not locate any suspects or witnesses. The investigation is ongoing.

2. At approximately 6:15 p.m., an officer responded to the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Santa Anita Avenue regarding a hit and run non-injury traffic collision. Party-2 was parked at the limit line to the intersection when Party-1, a motorcycle, rode between the stopped cars, collided with Party-2’s right-front fender, causing the motorcyclist to fall. Both parties pulled over to the side of the road, however, when Party-2 asked Party-1 for his insurance information, he fled on his motorcycle southbound on Santa Anita Avenue, and entered the eastbound 201 Freeway on-ramp. No other witnesses were located. The suspect is described as a black male riding a black motorcycle.

Monday, June 8:

1. At about 3:55 a.m., officers responded to China Red Chinese Cuisine, 855 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a burglary report. Upon arrival to the location, officers noticed a small blue sedan accelerate away from the location. An area check did not locate the vehicle. Officers determined an unknown suspect used a pry tool to enter the business and to open the register before fleeing with approximately $2,800.00. It is uncertain if the vehicle seen was involved. The investigation is ongoing.

2. At approximately 6:07 p.m., an officer responded to Victoria’s Secret at the Westfield Santa Anita mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a cold grand theft report. Surveillance footage revealed an unidentified male suspect stole approximately 100 pieces of panties worth $1,250.00. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 40’s, heavy set, with a buzzed haircut. He was working in conjunction with a Hispanic female in her 40’s with a medium build. The investigation is ongoing.

Tuesday, June 9:

1. Just after 1:28 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of West Huntington Drive and La Cadena Avenue regarding a hit and run collision between a vehicle and bicyclist. Witnesses reported seeing the suspect vehicle drive onto the curb to purposely strike the bicyclist. After colliding with the victim’s bicycle, the victim fell, but quickly stood up, and began running away from the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect then repositioned her vehicle, driving against the flow of traffic, in an effort to hit the victim again, but was unsuccessful. The suspect and victim had fled the scene by the time officers arrived. The suspect is described as an Asian or white female, between 25 and 35-years-old, with dark hair. The suspect vehicle is described as an older model, silver Honda Accord. The investigation is ongoing.

2. Around 8:34 p.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle in the parking lot of Ralph’s Market, 1101 West Huntington Drive, for having expired registration. The suspect, a 25-year-old male from Azusa, admitted to placing the fraudulent 2015 sticker on his vehicle. The suspect also had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Wednesday, June 10:

1. Shortly after 3:19 a.m., an officer responded to the Goodwill Store, 17 West Las Tunas Drive, regarding a fire behind the business. Arcadia Fire arrived and extinguished the fire. An investigation revealed the fire was intentional and the suspect used matches to set a pile of clothes on fire. The investigation is ongoing.

2. At about 2:54 p.m., officers responded to Motel 6, 225 Colorado Place, regarding a disturbance between a mother and her adult daughter. Officers discovered the mother, a 40-year-old female out of Los Angeles, had two outstanding felony warrants, 3 live rounds of ammunition, and an unloaded revolver in her handbag. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Thursday, June 11:

1. At approximately 7:50 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 2200 block of South Fifth Avenue regarding a theft report. The victim gave a tour of her for-sale house to a suspect using the name “Andre” with Re/Max in Pasadena. During the tour, the victim left the suspect alone for a short time. The suspect abruptly left through the front door before the victim noticed her wedding ring was missing from her bedroom. The suspect is described as a Middle Eastern male, medium complexion, 5’6”, 150 pounds, 30 to 40-years-old, with short brown hair. The investigation is ongoing.

2. Around 2:08 p.m., an officer responded to the 400 block of Fairview Avenue regarding a theft report. The officer discovered unknown suspect(s) cut the lock to the victim’s gardening equipment and stole his lawn mowers, weed trimmer, tree trimmer, and leaf blower from his vehicle. The investigation is ongoing. A witness described the suspect as a Hispanic male in his 30’s, 5’6”, 230 pounds, with short black hair. The suspect was seen driving a new, silver Chevrolet pick-up truck.

Friday, June 12:

1. At about 2:10 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 2500 block of Lee Avenue regarding a telephone scam report. The victim listened to a voice mail from a woman who identified herself as “Kate” from “Asset Verification.” She was calling to confirm the victim’s address and place of employment. An internet search of the call back phone number (877) 630-3408 revealed other people had been involved in similar phone scams.

2. Just after 8:59 p.m., an officer initiated an enforcement stop on a vehicle in the area of Santa Anita Avenue and Diamond Street for having expired registration. Upon contacting the driver, the officer discovered the 25-year-old female from Glendora had an expired license. The suspect was cited and released in the field.

Saturday, June 13:

1. Just after 8:32 a.m., officers responded to the area of Virginia Road and Santa Anita Avenue regarding a suspicious occupied vehicle. An investigation revealed the driver, a 57-year-old male from Irwindale, had a blood alcohol content of .53, was on probation for DUI, did not have the required ignition interlock device in his vehicle, and had three prior arrests for DUI. Once medically cleared, he was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

2. At approximately 11:54 p.m., a Pasadena Fire Department Rescue Ambulance officer witnessed a hit and run traffic collision near the intersection of Baldwin Avenue and Harvard Drive. The ambulance driver watched as one of the vehicles left the scene of the collision and drove toward an Arcadia Police Department DUI Checkpoint. Officers were informed of the situation and attempted to stop the vehicle, however, the driver failed to yield and fled from officers. A pursuit ensued and ended at the suspect’s residence in the 2700 block of Longley Way. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol. A series of tests confirmed the 32-year-old female from Arcadia had been driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.