Two more home break-ins

Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report March 29 to April 4

Calls for Service / Formal Investigations 1,144 / 123 Total Year to Date for 2015 14,205 / 1,698

For the period of Sunday, March 29th, through Saturday, April 4th, the Police Department responded to 1,144 calls for service of which 123 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, March 29:

1. Just before 10:19 a.m., officers responded to Coin Op Laundry, 838 West Duarte Road, regarding a battery report. An investigation revealed the victim and suspect were arguing over a parking spot when the suspect pushed the victim to the ground and fled in a blue Acura. The victim made note of the license plate number and a records check revealed the vehicle is registered out of Arcadia. Officers were unable to make contact with the registered owner. The investigation is ongoing. The outstanding suspect is described as an Asian male in his twenties with a muscular build.

2. At approximately 2:27 p.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the parking lot of the Santa Anita Inn, 130 West Huntington Drive, for suspended registration. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected numerous indications of illegal drug use. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the 40-year-old female was under the influence of a controlled substance. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Monday, March 30:

1. At about 9:46 a.m., an officer responded to the front counter of the Arcadia Police Department regarding an embezzlement report. The victim realized his personal secretary of 15 years made unauthorized charges totaling $28,476.55 over the span of four years. The suspect is a Hispanic female of unknown age. The investigation is ongoing and the suspect is outstanding at the time of this report.

2. At approximately 5:25 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 700 block of South Old Ranch Road regarding a burglary report. The officer determined an unknown suspect entered by smashing a window panel on the rear door before taking numerous electronics and credit cards, and fleeing without being detected. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

Tuesday, March 31:

1. Around 1:57 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Hampton Road and Santa Margarita Drive for tinted front windows. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of marijuana emitting from inside the vehicle. A records check of the driver, a 23-year-old male, revealed he had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. The officer conducted a consensual search of the vehicle and located a bag of more than one ounce of marijuana. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

2. Just after 7:12 p.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle in the area of Baldwin Avenue and Huntington Drive for expired registration. The officer contacted the 55-year-old female and discovered she also had a suspended license, was displaying fraudulent registration, and was uninsured. She was cited and released in the field. Her vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

Wednesday, April 1:

1. Shortly after 10:19 a.m., an officer responded to the 1800 block of Tulip Lane regarding a stolen vehicle. An investigation revealed the victim’s car was stolen from the location sometime during the previous night. The Nissan Altima was located on April 2nd in the City of El Monte.

2. At about 6:47 p.m., officers responded to the front counter of the Arcadia Police Department regarding a fraud report. The victim stated she received two envelopes containing cashier’s checks and letters with instructions to cash the checks, keep a portion, and forward the remaining balance to a third party. The victim believed this to be suspicious and reported it. The investigation is ongoing.

Thursday, April 2:

1. At approximately 11:15 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Monte Verde Drive regarding subjects entering the rear yard of a neighboring residence. Additional officers arrived and were able to detain a suspicious vehicle and three occupants leaving the area. An investigation revealed a 21-year-old black male and 29-year-old black male entered the residence by smashing the rear sliding glass door, stole various items, and fled in the awaiting silver BMW SUV before being stopped by police. The two males and a 21-year-old black female driver were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

2. Around 5:00 p.m., an officer initiated an enforcement stop on a vehicle in the area of Walnut Avenue and Holly Avenue for expired registration. Upon contacting the 46-year-old male driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the man’s breath, discovered he was uninsured, and had false registration tags. A field sobriety test revealed he had a blood alcohol content greater than .08%. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Friday, April 3:

1. Just after 1:49 a.m., an officer initiated consensual contact with an individual who was having difficulty walking in the area of Huntington Drive and First Avenue. The officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the 29-year-old male’s breath, discovered he had fallen, and determined he was unable to care for himself. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

2. At about 7:36 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s at the Westfield Santa Anita mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. Surveillance footage revealed a 25-year-old female selected numerous items of merchandise before exiting the store without paying. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. During the booking process, the jailer discovered the suspect provided a false name. This offense was added to her list of charges.

Saturday, April 4:

1. Just after 1:22 p.m., an officer responded to the Westfield Santa Anita mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a hit-and-run traffic collision. A witness reported seeing Party-1 hit 3 cars parked next to each other. Due to the impact, one of the vehicles collided with a fourth vehicle. Party-1 made no attempt to stop or provide information. The suspect vehicle is described as a black, newer model, Honda Accord with paper plates. The investigation is ongoing.

2. At approximately 9:49 p.m., officers responded to Arcadia Methodist Hospital, 300 West Huntington Drive, regarding a battery report. A 53-year-old female refused to leave the waiting room when asked by hospital staff, and instead pulled the victim’s hair and hit her arm. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.