Police report Jan 13-19: Home burglaries

Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report January 13 to January 19, 2013 Calls for Service Formal Investigations 861 / 120 Total Year to Date for 2013 2,430 / 314

For the period of Sunday, January 13th, through Saturday, January 19th, the Police Department responded to 861 calls for service of which 120 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, January 13:

1. At approximately 11:57 a.m., officers responded to the area of Santa Clara Avenue and Second Avenue in reference to a disturbance. Officers contacted a subject walking away from the scene of the disturbance. A records check revealed the subject had an outstanding warrant. The 28-year-old, Black male was subsequently arrested for having an outstanding warrant, and was transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

2. At about 12:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Santa Anita Race Track, 285 W. Huntington Drive, regarding a subject being detained by security officers for trespassing. An investigation revealed the subject was previously escorted from the property and returned without permission. The 52-year-old male was arrested for trespassing and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Monday, January 14:

3. Around 10:37 a.m., officers responded to the 1200 block of Encino Avenue regarding a mail theft. Investigation revealed that suspects drove up to the victim’s mailbox in a blue van, stole the items inside the mailbox, and fled the scene. The suspects were not located during a subsequent area check.

4. At about 10:22 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 000 block of W. Pamela Road in regard to a residential burglary. Officers discovered the suspect(s) removed a kitchen window screen and entered through an unlocked window. Further investigation revealed the bedroom was ransacked and property was stolen including cash, an iPad, and a camera. There were surveillance cameras at the residence, but no witnesses.

Tuesday, January 15:

5. At approximately 3:28 p.m., officers responded to the Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, regarding a physical altercation between teenagers.  An investigation revealed that one of the teenagers pushed and spit in the other teenager’s face. The 14-year-old, Hispanic male was arrested for battery and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for processing. He was subsequently released to his mother.

6. At about 2:12 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a broken tail light on Santa Anita Avenue near Colorado Boulevard. During their investigation, officers discovered the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The 51-year-old, White male was subsequently arrested for drunk driving and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for processing.

Wednesday, January 16:

7. At approximately 7:02 p.m., officers responded to Macy’s at the Westfield Santa Anita mall, 400 S. Baldwin Avenue, regarding two female subjects in custody for theft. The subjects concealed several clothing items inside a bag, and exited the store without paying for the items. The 19-year-old and 20-year-old, Hispanic females were arrested for commercial burglary and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

8. Shortly after 8:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of San Carlos Road regarding a residential burglary occurring while the resident was home. Investigation revealed that the suspects attempted to open several doors to the house, and pried open a bathroom window screen after ringing the doorbell twice. The resident ran out of her home when the suspects entered her backyard. During a search of the area, officers contacted and detained two suspects matching the description. A consensual search of the suspects revealed they had jewelry on their person that appeared to come from a residence in the area. The 18-year-old, Black males were arrested for suspicion of residential burglary and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for processing.

Thursday, January 17:

9. At about 10:10 a.m., an officer responded to Westfield Santa Anita, 400 S. Baldwin Avenue, regarding an auto burglary. Investigation revealed two Hispanic males, driving a red minivan, parked in front of a white delivery truck and broke into the truck by cutting open the padlock. Fifteen boxes of merchandise were stolen. There were no signs of the suspects in the area, and no further evidence was discovered.

10. At approximately 10:48 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Arcadia Avenue in reference to a possible assault with a deadly weapon. An investigation revealed a juvenile subject was hiding out in his girlfriend’s house without permission. The girlfriend’s grandmother attempted to detain the subject, and he grabbed a kitchen knife and threatened to kill her before running away. Officers looked for the juvenile suspect, but did not find him. A records check of the 14-year-old, Hispanic male revealed that the juvenile was also reported missing in Arcadia, West Covina and Pasadena.

Friday, January 18:

11. At about 8:16 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a construction site in the 000 block of E. Huntington Drive regarding a commercial burglary. Investigation revealed that suspect(s) pried open a rear door, and stole several tools and a television. There were no witnesses or signs of the suspect(s) in the area.

12. At approximately 3:18 p.m., an officer responded to CVS Pharmacy, 1401 S. Baldwin Avenue, regarding a male suspect in custody for robbery. Investigation revealed the male suspect grabbed two bottles of alcohol, ran out of the store without paying for them, and physically resisted with a loss prevention officer who tried to detain him. The loss prevention officer ultimately tackled the suspect to the ground and handcuffed him. The 17-year-old, Chinese male was arrested for robbery, and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Saturday, January 19:

13. Around 3:52 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of W. Huntington Drive regarding a residential burglary. Officers discovered that the suspect(s) entered the home through an unlocked bathroom window. Further investigation revealed that the bedrooms were ransacked and a Playstation 3 had been stolen. There were no surveillance cameras or signs of the suspect(s) in the area.

14. At about 6:08 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s at Westfield Santa Anita, 400 S. Baldwin Avenue, regarding a female suspect in custody for theft. The suspect concealed a scarf, gloves and several wallets in her purse, and exited the store without paying for the items. A search of the suspect’s purse revealed she was also in possession of pills and drug paraphernalia. The 45-year-old, White female was arrested for theft and possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. She was subsequently transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.