Many thefts: July 28 – Aug 3 police report

Arcadia Police Department weekly activity report

Calls for Service / Formal Investigations July 28 – Aug. 3:                                  898 / 110 Total Year to Date for 2013: 29,510 / 3,642

For the period of Sunday, July 28 – Saturday, August 3rd, the Police Department responded to 898 calls for service of which 110 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, July 28:

1. Around 11:15 a.m., officers responded to the Forest Lawn Kiosk at Westfield Santa Anita mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a theft report. An unknown suspect(s) approached the kiosk and stole an employee’s purse, which was sitting on a chair unattended. Video surveillance revealed the suspect was a Hispanic male, about 6’ tall, 150 lbs., wearing a light colored t-shirt and dark shorts. An area check for the suspect proved negative.

2. Just after 9 p.m., officers were dispatched to Motel 6, 225 Colorado Place, in regards to a disturbance between multiple subjects. The officer discovered a 33-year-old Hispanic male subject was on probation and in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and stolen property. Further investigation led to the arrest of another subject, a 44-year-old White male, who was a convicted felon in possession of ammunition. Both suspects were transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Monday, July 29:

3. At approximately 2:08 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Las Tunas Drive and El Monte Avenue for driving with no lights. Upon contact with the driver, the officer detected an odor of alcohol emitting from inside the vehicle. An investigation revealed the 29-year-old Korean male driver was under the influence with a blood alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

4. Around 7:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Santa Anita Race Track, 285 West Huntington Drive, in regards to a domestic dispute. An argument between a male subject and his girlfriend turned into a physical altercation. Witnesses saw the 26-year-old Hispanic male strike the victim in the face, causing visible injury, and carry her toward a vehicle against her will. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Tuesday, July 30:

5. At about 5:14 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the parking lot of Coco’s Restaurant, 1150 Colorado Boulevard, in regards to a driver possibly under the influence. The officer made contact with the subject and discovered he was under the influence of an Opiate. The 56-year-old White male was cited and transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for evaluation.

6. Around 7:30 p.m., an officer responded to a traffic accident on Duarte Road, west of First Avenue. As party-one was driving east on Duarte Road, her passenger side was struck by another vehicle who pulled out of a driveway without yielded to oncoming traffic. An investigation revealed the driver of the other vehicle had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. The 26-year-old Chinese female was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Wednesday, July 31:

7. At approximately 8:30 a.m., an officer was dispatched to Duarte Road and Golden West Avenue regarding a welfare check. The 28-year-old Hispanic male was determined to be under the influence of alcohol and unable to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

8. Just after 7:30 p.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter in regards to a fraud investigation. The victim discovered unknown suspect(s) made several unauthorized withdrawals from his business checking account at various Bank of America ATM locations, using his Visa debit card and pin number. The victim had no idea how his information was compromised since he was in possession of his debit card and never gave out his pin number.

Thursday, August 1:

9. At about 4:45 a.m., an officer responded to the Westfield Santa Anita mall parking lot, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in reference to a subject detained by mall security for forcing entry into multiple vehicles. The 21-year-old male of unknown race said he was looking for a joyride, but did not have the necessary tools to start any of the vehicles. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

10. At approximately 7:30 p.m., an officer was dispatched to H&M at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a theft report. Two suspects concealed clothing inside a used shopping bag and exited the store without making payment. As loss prevention attempted to detain the subjects, they broke free and fled the location, leaving behind the stolen merchandise. Suspect one is described as a 16-year-old Hispanic female, 5’3” tall, 115 lbs., with brown eyes and long brown hair tied in a ponytail, wearing a white tank top, blue jeans, and black shoes. Suspect two is described as a 16-year-old Hispanic male, 5’7” tall, 130 lbs., with brown eyes and brown hair, wearing a dark colored button-up shirt, blue jeans, large white plug style earrings, and black framed eye glasses. Both suspects can be identified if seen again.

Friday, August 2:

11. Around 2:40 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for making an unsafe turn and lane swerving on Baldwin Avenue at Olive Street. The officer discovered the 29-year-old Hispanic male driver was under the influence of alcohol. He was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for medical clearance due to complaints of tightness in his chest. He was later transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

12. At about 4:49 p.m., officers were dispatched to Macy’s at Westfield Santa Anita mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. A 43-year-old Hispanic female was observed switching price tags between clearance and regular priced clothing. She tagged one item for $31.49 when its original price was $130. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Saturday, August 3:

13. Just before 9:00 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Duarte Road and Holly Avenue for expired registration. An investigation revealed the driver had a suspended license and was in possession of ecstasy pills. The 23-year-old Hispanic male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

14. At approximately 10:05 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a broke tail light on El Monte Avenue at Live Oak Avenue. A record check revealed the driver was never issued a license and during a search of the vehicle, the officer located a clear plastic baggie containing methamphetamine. The 45-year-old White male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.