Highlighted Activity - July 21 - 27, 2011

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 588 service events, resulting in 97 investigations. Following are the last week's highlighted issues and events:

National Night Out Against Crime

On Tuesday, August 2, 2011, neighborhoods throughout Monrovia have been invited to join forces with over 34 million people from thousands of communities nationwide who will be participating in the Annual National Night Out Against Crime. This event is designed to: 1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; 2) Generate support and participation in local anti-crime efforts; 3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/community relations; and 4) Send a message to criminals, letting them know that our neighborhoods are organized and are fighting back. This event will also kick off the start of our new "Keep Kids Alive Drive 25" residential speeding traffic safety campaign. See the attached flyer for details.

Hot Prowl

On July 22 at 1:20 a.m., a resident in the 800 block of East Lemon was sleeping in the living room when she heard her small dog growling at something outside. She went to investigate and saw a male subject wearing dark colored clothing crawling through her bedroom window. The suspect saw the resident and fled. Officers conducted an area search, but were unable to locate the suspect. The investigation is continuing.

Receiving Stolen Mail / Parole Violation - Suspect Arrested

On July 22 at 9:17 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 800 block of West Walnut due to recent complaints of drug activity. He observed two subjects walking down the street carrying a duffle bag. When he stopped and talked with the subjects, he learned one of them was on parole for burglary. A search of the duffle bag revealed stolen mail from several residences off Royal Oaks. The suspect was arrested for possession of stolen mail and a parole violation.

Armed Robbery - Suspects Arrested

On July 24 at 4:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to a motel in the 900 block of West Huntington. A male victim reported that a male occupant staying in a room at the motel had just robbed him of all his property at knife point. The victim went to the motel to trade items he found in the trash for marijuana. The suspect did not want what he was trading and decided to take everything he had, including his backpack and iPod. The suspect was identified and arrested without incident. The stolen property was located and returned to its owner. A female subject inside the room was also arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance, as well as another male subject that had rented the room. A stolen bicycle was found in the second male subject's vehicle, so he was also charged with possession of stolen property.

Wanted Robbery Suspect Arrested

Arcadia Police Department recently circulated a special bulletin regarding a wanted robbery suspect from their city. On July 24 at 10:43 p.m., a Monrovia officer who is familiar with the suspect from prior contacts drove by an area where the suspect was known to frequent. The officer saw the suspect walking near Fifth and Olive with another male subject. The suspect tried to conceal himself behind a bush, but was detained without incident. Arcadia officers arrived and took custody of the suspect.

Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Burglary Tools - Suspect Arrested

On July 25 at 4:00 a.m., an officer saw a suspicious person in the area of Foothill and Canyon. The officer contacted the male subject and determined he was under the influence of a controlled substance. Upon further investigation, the officer found the suspect had a flashlight, screwdriver, and box cutter in his possession. The suspect did not have a reasonable explanation for having these tools or being in Monrovia. The suspect was arrested for being under the influence and possession of burglary tools.

Driving Under the Influence / Hit and Run Traffic Collision - Suspect Arrested

On July 25 at 2:34 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2600 block of South Peck, where a vehicle collided into four parked cars. The suspect's vehicle lost one of its wheels, but the suspect continued south on Peck into the City of El Monte on three wheels and an axle. A witness followed the driver and led officers to the suspect. He was detained and officers determined he had been driving while under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Battery

On July 25 at 6:23 p.m., police received a report of a battery that just occurred in the area of California and Walnut. The reporting party stated a male subject had exited a truck and was seen hitting a female, then dragging her into the bushes. Officers checked the area, but were unable to locate anyone. The reporting party called again and stated he had been incorrect in the location, and that it was Canyon and Walnut. Officers returned and located a trail of blood from Walnut to Maple. After an extensive investigation, it was determined an altercation had occurred between a teenage boyfriend and girlfriend, and the female may have hit the male in the nose, causing him to bleed. Officers were unable to determine exactly what transpired, as the two juveniles were uncooperative and had no visible signs of injury.

Battery Thefts

On July 26, three curbside box battery thefts were reported. The suspect(s) pried open the box doors and stole several back-up power batteries that are used in case of power outages. The thefts occurred in the 1300 block South Magnolia, the 500 block of Bradbury, and the 1000 block of Royal Oaks. No suspects have been located. Time Warner Cable reported that a few nights ago, the City of Pomona had approximately 60 of these boxes broken into in one night. The same thefts are also occurring in Arcadia and South Pasadena. Investigation continuing.

Residential Burglary

On July 26 at 10:00 p.m., a subject who was house-sitting in the 100 block of North Madison arrived at the home and found the front door ajar. The point of entry into the home was a kitchen window; no forced entry was apparent. The house appeared to be thoroughly ransacked and the actual loss is unknown, since the owners are away. The loss will be determined when the owners return. Investigation continuing.

Possible Drug Activity

July 27 at 12:11 a.m., a caller reported a male subject standing near a blue van in the 900 block of West Walnut that appeared to be smoking marijuana. The caller stated they did not think the person belonged in the area. When the officer arrived, the suspect fled. As he ran, he placed his hands in his sweatshirt. The officer called out commands for the suspect to remove his hands, but the suspect kept running and was able to get into a construction storage yard at the 210 Freeway and Fifth. Containment of the area was set up and the Foothill Air Support Team helicopter assisted in the search. The suspect was not found. He is believed to be associated with a local residence in the area. A methamphetamine pipe was found in the area.

What to do when a city tree falls.

About 1:30 this afternoon a tree branch on the street cracked and fell onto a parked motorcycle. Fortunately it wasn't one of the kids or someone driving by when it happened.

Who do you call? Those trees along the curb belong to the city and they'll clean it up. Call the "Tree Service Hotline" if no one injured at (626) 932-5575. Of course if there are injuries call 911 for more immediate help.

Highlighted Activity - July 14 - 20, 2011

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 572 service events, resulting in 105 investigations. Following are the last week's highlighted issues and events:

National Night Out Against Crime

On Tuesday, August 2, 2011, neighborhoods throughout Monrovia have been invited to join forces with over 34 million people from thousands of communities nationwide who will be participating in the Annual National Night Out Against Crime. This event is designed to: 1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; 2) Generate support and participation in local anti-crime efforts; 3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/community relations; and 4) Send a message to criminals, letting them know that our neighborhoods are organized and are fighting back. This event will also kick off the start of our new "Keep Kids Alive Drive 25" residential speeding traffic safety campaign. See the attached flyer for details.

Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision - Suspect Arrested

On July 14 at 10:49 p.m., a driver was traveling east in the 400 block of West Foothill. She reached down to adjust the car stereo, drifted toward the right side of the lane, and collided into a parked vehicle. During the investigation, it was determined the driver was under the influence and she was arrested.

Public Drunkenness - Suspect Arrested

On July 17 at 8:49 p.m., police received a report of a disturbing subject, possibly intoxicated, at a park in the 300 block of South Myrtle, where a summer concert was being held. An officer responded and located the subject in question on Palm Avenue. After assessing the subject, the officer determined that she was unable to adequately care for herself. She was arrested for public drunkenness and later released after sobering.

Grand Theft

On July 18 at 2:32 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Parkrose regarding a theft. A gardening crew working in the area left two lawnmowers in two different yards while they took a break in the backyard of a house. When they returned to the front of the house, the lawnmowers were missing. The lawnmowers are valued at approximately $1700.00 each. Investigation continuing.

Grand Theft Auto

On July 19 at 9:30 a.m., a white, 1986 Toyota truck was stolen from a parking lot in the 3300 block of South Peck Road. The vehicle was entered into the stolen vehicle system.

Grand Theft Auto

On July 19 at 5:27 p.m., a victim discovered his blue, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado truck had been stolen out of a parking lot in the 700 block of East Huntington. An officer viewed surveillance videotape and saw the suspects commit the theft. Two male subjects drove into the lot in a white, Chevrolet Silverado truck, broke into the victim's truck and drove away. Investigation continuing.

Residential Burglary

On July 19 at 5:32 p.m., a male subject returned to his home in the 900 block of West Hillcrest and discovered his front door was unlocked and his dog was out. Further investigation revealed forced entry had been made through the rear glass door. The suspect entered through the rear yard gate. The suspect stole jewelry and cash. Investigation continuing.

Highlighted Activity - July 7 - 13, 2011

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 609 service events, resulting in 102 investigations. Following are the last week's highlighted issues and events:

National Night Out Against Crime

On Tuesday, August 2, 2011, neighborhoods throughout Monrovia have been invited to join forces with over 34 million people from thousands of communities nationwide who will be participating in the Annual National Night Out Against Crime. This event is designed to: 1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; 2) Generate support and participation in local anti-crime efforts; 3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/community relations; and 4) Send a message to criminals, letting them know that our neighborhoods are organized and are fighting back. This event will also kick off the start of our new "Keep Kids Alive Drive 25" residential speeding traffic safety campaign. See the attached flyer for details.

72-Hour Mental Evaluation

July 8 at 10:30 a.m., a caller reported seeing a female subject carrying a pistol in the 100 block of West Foothill. Officers located the subject, who was now walking on Lime, approaching Magnolia. The officers observed that the female was carrying a pistol. Once the female saw the officers, she immediately complied with their commands. The pistol turned out to be a very realistic replica of a semi-automatic pistol. As the officers interviewed the female, it became apparent she was a danger to herself and others, and she was taken to a hospital where she was held for 72-hour mental evaluation.

Juvenile Problem / Fighting in a Public Place - Suspects Cited

July 8 at 8:44 p.m., officers responded to a park in the 300 block of South Myrtle regarding a fight. Three female juveniles were involved in an altercation over a boy. One female sustained an injury to her hand and was taken to a hospital for treatment. All three juveniles were cited for fighting in a public place.

Traffic Stop / No-Bail Warrant - Suspect Arrested

July 9 at 12:20 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. The driver said that he did not have his driver's license with him, but identified himself and provided a driver's license number. The officer became suspicious and with further investigation, discovered that the driver did in fact have his license on him and he had provided a false name to the officer. A computer check with the driver's actual name revealed a no-bail warrant. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested

July 9 at 4:25 a.m., a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 700 block of West Huntington. The driver was determined to be under the influence of alcohol and was arrested.

Suspicious Toolbox

July 9 at 4:00 p.m., security in the 100 block of West Huntington saw a suspicious toolbox in the parking lot on the north side of a building. The security officers had made foot passes in the area and had not seen the toolbox prior to 4:00 p.m. Officers were dispatched to the location to inspect the toolbox. Based on the recent threats reported in the news and the unusual location of the toolbox, the Los Angeles County Bomb Squad was requested and responded to the location. The toolbox was opened by the bomb squad and no suspicious items were found.

Vandalism - Suspect Arrested

July 11 at 6:09 p.m., a witness reported a male juvenile gang member was spray painting gang graffiti in the 100 block of East Walnut in the alley. Officers responded quickly and apprehended the suspect. He was arrested for vandalism. The citizen who witnessed the crime and took action reporting the suspect was rewarded with Monrovia Police Department's $100.00 Graffiti Bounty.

Bicycle Theft

July 11 at 7:06 p.m., a subject who lives in the 700 block of South Myrtle reported his bicycle stolen. His bicycle, a 10-speed silver mountain bike, was secured by locking the front wheel to the bike rack on the third floor of the parking garage. The suspect removed the frame from the front wheel. It appeared that two other bicycles were stolen in a similar fashion, but officers were unable to locate additional victims. Investigation continuing.

Vehicle Tampering - Suspect Arrested

July 12 at 11:00 a.m., a business in the 200 block of East Huntington called police to report a male subject rummaging through a car that was not his. When officers arrived, the suspect was gone. One of the officers watched the store's security video and recognized the male subject from prior contact. She quickly apprehended him nearby and he was arrested for vehicle tampering.

Robbery

July 12 at 9:51 p.m., a business in the 300 block of West Huntington reported a robbery. The suspect approached a cashier with his hand in his jacket pocket. He threatened to shoot her if she didn't give him the money from the register. After obtaining the cash, he ran south on Magnolia, then west on Cypress, out of sight. The suspect was described as a male, African American, approximately 30-years-old, six foot tall, about 200 pounds, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. He had some sort of tattoo next to his right eye. Investigation continuing.

Driving Under the Influence/Marijuana - Suspect Arrested

July 12 at 10:57 a.m., an officer stopped a female driver at Walnut and Fifth. During the investigation, it was determined the driver was driving under the influence of marijuana and the driver was arrested.

Vehicle Burglary

July 12 at 3:42 p.m. an officer responded to the 1600 block of South California, regarding a vehicle burglary. The owner discovered his car was broken into and stereo system and speakers were stolen. Investigation continuing

Vandalism

July 13 at 8:55 p.m., an officer responded to the 500 block of South Mountain regarding a smashed vehicle window. The victim parked his vehicle on the street at 7:45 p.m. When he returned to his car he had discovered the crime. There was no loss. Investigation continuing.

Highlighted Activity - June 29 - July 06, 2011

During the last eight-day period, the Police Department handled 615 service events, resulting in 88 investigations. Following are the last week's highlighted issues and events:

National Night Out Against Crime

On Tuesday, August 2, 2011, neighborhoods throughout Monrovia have been invited to join forces with over 34 million people from thousands of communities nationwide who will be participating in the Annual National Night Out Against Crime. This event is designed to: 1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; 2) Generate support and participation in local anti-crime efforts; 3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/community relations; and 4) Send a message to criminals, letting them know that our neighborhoods are organized and are fighting back. This event will also kick off the start of our new "Keep Kids Alive Drive 25" residential speeding traffic safety campaign. See the attached flyer for details.

Grand Theft Auto

On June 29 at 7:50 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Evergreen regarding a stolen vehicle. The female victim reported her vehicle had been stolen some time during the night. The vehicle is a black, 1990 Honda Accord. The victim has accounted for all sets of keys. The vehicle has a damaged passenger headlight that has been taped, a driver side window that does not close all the way, a sunroof and chrome rims. Investigation continuing.

Residential Burglary

On June 29 at 1:13 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of East Colorado on a residential burglary call. The victim reported his apartment had been burglarized while he was out of town. A small amount of cash, a video game station, and several video games were taken. Investigation continuing.

Assault With a Deadly Weapon - Suspect Arrested

On June 29 at 9:24 p.m., police received a call reporting a fight in front of a residence in the 200 block of East Cherry. Two male subjects at the location began to argue and one stabbed the other in the neck. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment and the suspect was arrested without further incident.

Hit and Run Traffic Collision / Solo Vehicle Traffic Collision - Suspect Arrested

On June 30 at 10:28 p.m., a resident inside her home heard some type of collision occur on the street. Several residents went out to investigate and found that a parked vehicle had been struck. A gray compact vehicle was observed leaving the scene. Officers located a vehicle side-view mirror and a piece of car molding in the street. An area check was conducted, but the vehicle was not located.

At 11:08 p.m., a motorist witnessed a gray Honda Civic strike the center divider in the 300 block of East Huntington and called police. Officers arrived and found a solo occupant who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and drugs. During the investigation, officers noticed the side-view mirror was missing from the vehicle, as well as a piece of molding. The officers compared the side-view mirror and molding recovered from the hit and run traffic collision and discovered it was a match. The driver was not injured and there was no damage to city property. The vehicle sustained moderate front-end damage, two flat tires, and the airbags deployed. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence, and also charged with the hit and run traffic collision.

Grand Theft

July 1 at 7:43 p.m., a male subject was inside a business in the 100 block of West Foothill using his laptop computer. Two male suspects entered the store. The suspects were seen looking around. They approached the victim from behind and quickly grabbed the computer and ran out of the store. The suspects were last seen getting into a light gray, 4-door BMW and traveling south on Primrose. The investigation is continuing.

Driving Under the Influence / Solo Vehicle Traffic Collision

On July 3 at 11:02 p.m., officers responded to Foothill and Grand regarding a solo vehicle traffic collision with injuries. When officers arrived, they discovered the driver and his passenger had moderate injuries. The officers detected the odor of alcohol on the driver's breath. The driver and passenger were taken to a hospital to treat their injuries, and a blood sample was obtained from the driver. The driver was not arrested due to his injuries; however, DUI charges are pending, based on the results of the driver's blood alcohol level. The fire hydrant at the corner of Foothill and Grand was damaged. Public Works was notified and responded to inspect the fire hydrant.

Drug Activity / Possession of a Controlled Substance - Suspect Arrested

On July 4 at 12:11 p.m., an officer was dispatched to an alley in the 300 block of Valle Vista regarding a suspicious vehicle. When he arrived, he located the vehicle parked in a "No Parking" zone and blocking the alley. The vehicle was occupied by three male subjects. During a consensual pat-down search of one of the subjects, the officer found what looked like rock cocaine inside the subject's pants pocket. It was packaged in a clear plastic baggie, which was sealed. The subject was arrested without incident.

Suicide

On July 5 at 12:20 a.m., an officer responded to a location in the 600 block of West Lemon regarding a deceased male subject, 46-years-old, that had hung himself in his bedroom. The Coroner was notified and responded to the residence to take over the investigation.

Suicidal Subject

On July 5 at 1:19 p.m., an officer responded to the report of a suicidal subject. When he arrived, the subject drove off in his vehicle. A short pursuit ensued, which ended in the 600 block of West Duarte, where the subject crashed into a house. The suspect ran, but was quickly apprehended by officers on East El Norte. He was taken to a hospital for treatment and evaluation. There were no officers or citizens injured in the incident.

Burglary - Suspect Arrested

On July 6 at 12:04 p.m., officers went to an apartment in the 700 block of South Myrtle on the report of a burglary. The victim had locked his bicycles to a rack using a bicycle chain and lock. When he returned, the bicycles were gone, as well as the lock. The victim stated an ex-friend was probably the suspect, since he was one of two people who knew the combination to the lock. The officer contacted the ex-friend at home. They did not find the bicycles, but they did find a key fob for the apartment complex. The investigation determined that the named suspect, a juvenile, had stolen the bicycles and he was arrested. He was also charged with petty theft for the stolen key fob from the complex.

Residential Burglary

July 6 at 10:48 p.m., and officer was dispatched to the 800 block of West Hillcrest on a residential burglary call. The victim's husband was the last to leave the residence at 9:15 a.m., and he left the rear laundry room door unlocked. The victim returned at 10:45 a.m. and noted the door open and called police. Officers responded and cleared the location. The victim noted cosmetics, jewelry, and a camera missing. Investigation continuing.