Friday, December 30, 2011

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of December 26-28, 2011


During the last seven-day period, December 22 -28, 2011, the Police Department handled 434 service events, resulting in 72 investigations.  Following are the highlighted issues and events for the weekdays listed above.  To see a complete listing of crimes reported, go to http://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/monrovia for crime mapping.

Theft From Vehicles
On December 26 at 6:32 p.m., theft from two unlocked vehicles was reported.  The thefts occurred from vehicles that were parked in a driveway in the 500 block of Terrado between Thursday night and Friday morning, December 22 to 23.  The victims delayed reporting the crimes because they thought they may have misplaced the items.   The items stolen were gift cards, checks, and a wallet.  Investigation continuing.

Commercial Burglary
On December 27 at 7:37 a.m., an officer went to a business in the 200 block of East Foothill regarding the report of a burglary.  The owner told the officer they closed at 12:00 a.m. and secured the location.  He arrived the next morning at 7:30 a.m. and saw broken glass inside and the cash register was beeping.  The front window had been broken.  He checked the cash register and saw the small amount of cash kept there for the next day was missing.  The business surveillance video shows a male Hispanic suspect, 5'8", about 150 pounds, wearing all black, punch the front sliding service window and pulled himself inside.  The suspect took money from the register and then left the location out of the same window.  Investigation continuing.

Grand Theft Auto Recovery
On December 27 at 11:50 a.m., an officer on patrol saw a vehicle parked in the 100 block of East Camino Real that caught his eye.  He checked the vehicle and a DMV check indicated it had been reported stolen.  The stereo had been taken from the vehicle.  Investigation continuing.

Vehicle Burglary
On December 28 at 4:15 a.m., officers were providing extra patrol to a parking structure in the 700 block of South Myrtle when they found a 2006 Mercedes convertible with the roof slashed.  They located the owner and confirmed the vehicle had been burglarized between 7:00 p.m. and 4:15 a.m.  A pair of sunglasses were stolen.  Investigation continuing.

No-Bail Felony Warrant
On December 28 at 4:47 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of Oakglade regarding subjects selling meat out of a truck.  The officers located the vehicle and detained the subjects.  Computer checks of the subjects revealed one of them is on parole for burglary and had a no-bail warrant for narcotics out of San Diego.  He was arrested and taken into custody.

Residential Burglary
On December 28 at 5:09 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of East Los Angeles regarding a burglary.  The victim had left home at 10:00 a.m. that morning and returned at 4:00 p.m.  He went inside and realized someone had broken into the house.  A window was broken out and was the point of entry for the suspect.  Investigation continuing.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of December 22-25, 2011


Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events.  To see a complete listing of crimes reported, go to the City of Monrovia website at www.cityofmonrovia.org and click on the crime mapping link.

Grand Theft Auto
On December 23 at 4:07 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 500 block of Hacienda regarding a stolen vehicle.  At approximately 3:00 a.m., the victims heard their car start.  They are older and did not immediately report the theft.  The vehicle is a silver Honda Accord and all of the keys are accounted.  The victim is a leather craftsman and makes knife scabards.  There was a large collection of hunting type knives in the trunk.  Investigation continuing.

Driving Under the Influence Traffic Collision - Suspect Arrested
On December 24 at 1:45 a.m., a female subject driving in the 200 block of Valle Vista drove her car into a parked vehicle.  Officers arrived and the investigation revealed she was driving under the influence and had a suspended license for a prior DUI.  No one was injured in the collision.  The driver was arrested and taken into custody.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon / Domestic Violence - Suspect Arrested   
On December 24 at 10:11 a.m., the Monrovia Police Department received a 911 call from a female resident in the 400 block of Linwood reporting her husband struck her with a firearm on the head and held her down on their bed.  The suspect allegedly held the firearm to her head while arguing with her.  The victim screamed for their 11-year- old son to call 911, and the suspect left the bedroom.  The victim then called 911, but she did not know if her husband had left the residence.  When officers arrived, the suspect walked out of the residence with his hands in the air.  The suspect was detained and later arrested.  He was served with an emergency protective order.  He later bailed out of custody.  The victim was notified that the suspect was released.

Found Property
On December 24 at 5:50 p.m., an off-duty citizen volunteer called police to report that he observed a quantity of loose jewelry on the street at Scenic and Myrtle.  An officer responded and collected the property.  There is a mix of older style gold and silver jewelry, pearl necklaces, a gold watch with jewels, and a Bank of America lapel pin.   The property was photographed and documented.  It will be held for safe keeping and checked to see if this property matches the description of items recently stolen in our city.  Investigation continuing.

Assault With a Deadly Weapon / Armed and Dangerous Parolee Arrested
On December 24 at 6:22 p.m., dispatch received a call from a female on a cell phone stating she was being held by a male subject with a knife.  The first call she indicated they were at a residence in the 100 block of Spanner where her family lives.  Officers responded and set up a perimeter.  She then called and indicated she was now at a business in Arcadia.  Officers checked that location, but were unable to locate the victim and suspect.  Her family members said she has been involved recently with the father of her child and there had been friction in the family.  Due to the concern that she may be held against her will, police requested a trace on her cell phone.  

The trace on her cell phone revealed they were in Arcadia.  Arcadia Police Department located the vehicle and followed it.  A Monrovia sergeant joined with Arcadia personnel and they stopped the vehicle in the area of 5th and Foothill.  The female got out of the car and appeared unharmed.  The male refused to get out of the car and was belligerent.  He had a glass bottle of alcohol in his hand and turned in his seat and faced officers from his open door.  He raised the glass bottle as though he were going to throw it toward officers.  He told officers to shoot him.  The Monrovia Sergeant activated his Taser to control the subject, who was then taken into custody.  The suspect was later determined to have a one million dollar warrant for his arrest for kidnapping for ransom.  He was medically cleared and charged with assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer and numerous other felony charges, along with a parole warrant and the million dollar kidnap warrant.

Petty Theft With Priors / Parolee at Large - Suspect Arrested
On December 24 at 7:52 p.m., dispatch received a call of a male Black subject who had just taken items from a store and was heading north on Mayflower on foot.  A detective located the suspect running north on Mayflower then west on Maple, where he ordered him to stop.  The suspect appeared out of breath and complied.  He was detained without further incident.  It was confirmed that he was a parolee at large and he had many theft convictions with time served.  

Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested
On December 25 at 1:03 a.m., a driver sped past an officer on patrol at a high rate of speed on Huntington Drive.  The officer caught up to the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop.  Through investigation, the officer determined the driver was under the influence and he was arrested.  

Possession of a Controlled Substance / Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance - Suspect Arrested
On December 25 at 3:05 a.m., officers responded to the report of a disturbance in the 500 block of West Maple.  The reporting party stated his former girlfriend had come to the house and was outside causing a disturbance.  Officers checked the area and found a female subject hiding in the yard of the location.  She gave the officers consent to search her purse and they located a baggie containing a usable quantity of methamphetamine.  Further investigation revealed she was also under the influence of a controlled substance.  She was arrested and taken into custody.


Stop Graffiti Bounty Program

One of the methods the Monrovia Police Department is using to combat graffiti in the community of Monrovia is the Stop Graffiti Bounty Program.  If a citizen reports an incident of graffiti in the City of Monrovia that leads to the arrest of the suspect, the citizen will receive a $100 bill.  Help keep Monrovia looking great!

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of December 19-21, 2011


During the last seven-day period, December 15-21, 2011, the Police Department handled 465 service events, resulting in 105 investigations.  Following are the highlighted issues and events for weekdays listed above.  To see a complete listing of crimes reported, go to http://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/monrovia for crime mapping.

Vandalism
On December 19 at 8:10 a.m., an officer was dispatched to an elementary school in the 100 block of West Duarte on a report of vandalism.  The janitor at the school reported the outside gym walls had graffiti written on them in black spray paint over the weekend.  The officer checked the graffiti and noted that it was gang related.  The spray paint can was located.  Investigation continuing.

Possession of Burglary Tools / Attempt Theft / Conspiracy to Commit a Crime / Prowling - Suspects Arrested
On December 19 at 3:27 p.m., officers responded to an apartment parking structure in the 700 block of South Myrtle regarding two subjects trying to steal a bicycle.  Officers arrived and detained two suspects; one suspect was trying to cut the lock securing a bicycle and the other was acting as a look out.  One of the suspects was in possession of burglary tools.  The suspects were arrested and taken into custody.  

Vehicle Burglary
On December 19 at 5:17 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported at an apartment parking structure in the 700 block of South Myrtle.  The victim had parked her truck on the ground level near the entrance at approximately 8:45 a.m.  When she returned to her vehicle at about 5:15 p.m., she saw the passenger side window had been smashed and her Garmin Navigation System had been stolen.  Investigation continuing.

Vehicle Burglary
On December 20 at 6:58 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of West Duarte on the report of a vehicle break-in.  The victim's vehicle had been broken into during the night and the stereo was stolen.  Investigation continuing.

Grand Theft
On December 20 at 11:23 a.m., the victim of a grand theft came to the police department lobby to file a report.  The victim lives in the 600 block of West Colorado.   She told the officers she had placed her wedding ring in a jewelry box she keeps in the closet in early August.  On November 11, she went to get the ring to wear it and found it was missing from the jewelry box.  A construction company had been at the house doing work over the summer and had access to the entire house.  Investigation continuing.

Vehicle Burglary
On December 20 at 11:42 a.m., an officer responded to a business in the 700 block of East Huntington regarding a vehicle burglary.  The female victim reported that she parked and secured her vehicle and went into the gym to work out.  When she returned to her vehicle, she saw the front passenger window had been smashed and her purse was stolen.  Investigation continuing.

Grand Theft Auto
On December 20 at 12:19 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 500 block of Los Angeles Street.  The victim reported his vehicle was taken sometime between 11:00 p.m. on December 19 and 11:30 a.m. on December 20.  The vehicle is a silver, four-door, 1997 Honda Civic with a Monrovia parking permit on the rear bumper.  All keys are accounted for and the investigation is continuing.

Burglary
On December 20 at 4:51 p.m., a burglary was reported at an apartment in the 500 block of West Duarte.  Unknown suspect(s) entered a garage through an unlocked side door and stole two wallets from a vehicle.  The theft occurred sometime between December 17 and 18.  Investigation continuing. 

Vehicle Burglary
On December 20 at 7:53 a.m., an officer responded to the report of a vehicle burglary in the 600 block of Vaquero.  The victim told the officer his vehicle was broken into during the night sometime after 10:00 p.m.  Nothing was disturbed or taken.  No one was seen or heard and the investigation is continuing.

Vehicle Burglary
On December 20 at 2:52 p.m., the victim of a vehicle burglary came into the police department lobby to report that personal property had been stolen from his vehicle.  The crime occurred at a hotel parking lot in the 900 block of West Huntington.  The victim reported that the vehicle was locked, but there were no signs of forced entry.  The items taken were gifts: an iPod, cash, gift cards, and a book.
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Just a quick note, this is only a partial list of the vehicle burglary's that took place over the last couple of weeks.  ITs been a while since our street as been hit but suffice to say if you want to keep it lock it up.  Don't leave stuff in the car you want to keep either, take it inside and put it away someplace safe.  Leaving stuff in sight in the car is an invitation to a broken window and lost stuff...fraz

Monday, December 19, 2011

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of December 15-18, 2011


Burglary / Parole Hold - Suspect Arrested
On December 15 at 7:30 p.m., police responded to the 700 block of East Huntington on the report of a burglary.  A female suspect entered a business and was recognized by loss prevention as a shoplifter from previous encounters.  They maintained surveillance on the suspect and contacted police when she exited the store with merchandise without paying.  Through investigation, it was determined she had entered the store with the intent to steal and was charged with burglary.  She was found to have prior convictions and is currently on parole.  A parole hold was obtained.

Robbery
On December 15 at 10:58 p.m., police were dispatched to an apartment complex in the 300 block of West Central.  A male subject went to the residence and rang the doorbell and knocked.  When the victim opened the door slightly, the suspect pushed the door open, pulled out a revolver from his waistband, and pointed it at her.  The victim began screaming.  The suspect then grabbed the victim and pulled her out of the apartment and onto the landing outside her apartment, causing injuries to her hands.  The victim continued to scream and the suspect fled east from the location on foot.

The suspect is described as a male Hispanic in his 20's, 5' 8", medium build, medium complexion, round eyes, round nose and a high forehead.  He was wearing a denim collared-type shirt, dark pants, black or blue baseball cap, and he used a silver, full-sized revolver.  Investigation continuing.

Possession of Burglary Tools / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Suspect Arrested
­­­­On December 16 at 1:46 a.m., a suspicious subject was reported in a parking lot in the 100 block of West Cherry.  Officers responded and located a male subject hiding behind some storage bins.  He had a bag of tools and told officers he was stripping wire he found in the parking lot for copper.  During a pat-down search, a methamphetamine pipe was found in his pants pocket.  He was arrested for possession of burglary tools and possession of drug paraphernalia.  He also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest.                          

Outside Assist / Irwindale Police Department - Active Shooter
On December 16 at approximately 1:45 p.m., Monrovia Police Department received a request for mutual aid from Irwindale Police Department regarding an active shooter at a business complex being utilized by Edison California.  All available units where dispatched to assist and the Foothill Special Enforcement Team was activated.  Five persons were struck by gunfire, with three fatalities, which include the shooter.  The events leading to this incident are under investigation by Irwindale Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office Homicide Bureau.

Armed Robbery
On December 19 at 1:40 a.m., the owner of a bar in the 1500 block of South Myrtle reported that he had just been robbed.  He was closing the bar when three male Black suspects entered the premises.  One of the suspects was armed with a handgun and pointed it at the victim.  The suspects demanded money from the register, escorted the victim to the register, and took the money.  The suspects ordered the victim to the floor and took his wallet, and then fled in an unknown direction.  The suspects were described as three male Blacks in their early 20's, wearing dark clothing and black hooded sweatshirts.  Investigation continuing.   

Assault With a Deadly Weapon / Battery
On December 19 at 1:55 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a local hospital regarding an assault report.  The victim reported that he and his girlfriend were at the suspect's residence at an address on Stedman listening to music.  The suspect told the victim to change the song.  When the victim refused, the suspect punched the victim in the face, causing him to go unconscious.  The suspect then stood over the victim and punched him in the face repeatedly.  The victim's girlfriend attempted to push the suspect away, but the suspect then pushed her to the floor.

The victim suffered a concussion, a moderate laceration above the left eye, a broken nose, and disfigurement to the left side of his face.  The victim's girlfriend was not injured.  The officer was unable to locate the suspect.  A want for the suspect's arrest was entered into the computer database.  Investigation continuing.


Special Enforcement Team Activity

False Information to a Police Officer / Sales of Methamphetamine / Transportation of Methamphetamine - Suspect Arrested
On December 14, the Special Enforcement Team was on patrol and stopped a vehicle for multiple vehicle code violations.  A search of the vehicle revealed several baggies of methamphetamine.  The suspect also gave officers a fraudulent international driver's license with someone else's name on it.  The suspect was arrested for false information to a police officer, sales of methamphetamine, transportation of methamphetamine, and he is a previously deported illegal alien.  An ICE hold was obtained for the suspect.

Parole and Probation Compliance Checks
On December 16, Monrovia's Special Enforcement Team conducted parole and probation compliance checks with Monrovia detectives and Los Angeles Sheriff's Department DAMAGE personnel.  The team went to four locations and made two arrests.  A parole compliance check was conducted at a residence in the 400 block of East Greystone, but the parolee was not there.  His wife, who is on probation, was at the residence.  A search of their bedroom revealed several pieces of drug paraphernalia and two California identification cards that did not belong to her.  She was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and later released pending further investigation.  Another parolee was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)
On December 16, between 6:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., Monrovia's Special Enforcement Team officers conducted ABC saturation patrol and assisted ABC at several local bars.  At approximately 1:30 a.m., officers entered a bar in the 1500 block of South Myrtle and arrested four subjects for being drunk in public and an ABC Investigator cited the owner for serving an obviously intoxicated customer.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of December 12-14, 2011


Residential Burglaries
On December 13 at 8:23 p.m., two residential burglaries were reported that occurred on a lot in the 500 block of West Maple.  In both cases, the unknown suspect(s) gained entry by prying open the rear door of the residence.  The front house was ransacked and jewelry was stolen.  There was minor ransacking in the back house, but nothing was taken.

Mountain Lion
On December 14 at 2:37 a.m., police received a call reporting a mountain lion in the 800 block of East Lemon.  Officers responded and found an adult mountain lion, possibly a female, in a yard in the 800 block of East Lemon.  It appeared to have an open wound next to its left eye.  The officers fired two beanbag rounds, which motivated the mountain lion to move back into the hills.

Drug Violations
On December 14 at 2:56 p.m., Monrovia Special Enforcement Team officers on patrol stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation.  This encounter led to the officers conducting a search of the vehicle, which revealed hidden drug contraband under the pad of a child seat.  The driver was arrested and booked for numerous drug violations.

Grand Theft Auto
On December 14 at 5:51 p.m., police responded to Mckinley Place and Foothill regarding a stolen vehicle.  The victim reported that he parked his vehicle on the street. When he returned to where he had parked it, the vehicle was not there and he could not find his keys.  The vehicle is a white, two-door, Lexus SC300.  Investigation continuing.

Grand Theft Auto
On December 14 at 6:12 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 700 block of East Central on the report of a stolen vehicle.  The theft occurred between 6:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.  The victim parked and locked his vehicle on the street and went into work for the day.  When he returned at the end of the day, his vehicle was missing.  The vehicle is a black, 2004, Chevy Silverado pickup truck.  The victim reported that there was an unloaded handgun in the vehicle at the time it was stolen, but there was no ammunition in the truck.  Investigation continuing.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of December 8-11, 2011


Dog Bite
On December 8 at 10:27 a.m., an animal control officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of Encinitas on the report of a dog bite.  During the power outage on December 1, an 80-year-old female subject was in her front yard when a dog approached her and bit her on the arm.  The dog owner tried to stop the dog, but failed.  The woman fell to the ground and was assisted by the dog owner.  The woman refused medical attention and no call was made to police to report the incident.  On December 8, the woman was taken to a doctor and discovered she had sustained a broken wrist.  The woman's daughter then called police to report the incident.  An animal control officer was dispatched to investigate.

Robbery
On December 8 at 10:30 a.m., a male victim was walking in the 1100 block of Norumbega when a dark colored sedan stopped ahead of him and a male suspect exited the vehicle.  The sedan drove up the street and the victim continued walking.  The suspect then approached the victim and pointed a black handgun at him and demanded his property.  The victim handed over his binoculars.  The suspect demanded the victim's wallet and then reached for the victim's rear pocket, but the victim slapped the suspect's hand away.  The suspect then fled south on Norumbega and got back into the sedan, which was waiting down the street.  The vehicle was last seen heading south on Norumbega out of sight.  The victim did not call police until 5:00 p.m. that evening, after being encouraged to report the incident by family members.  The suspect is described as a male Black, 20 years old, 6'1", weighing approximately 200 pounds.  Investigation continuing.

Vehicle Burglary
On December 9 at 4:09 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of West Cypress regarding a vehicle burglary.  The victim parked his car at approximately 6:00 p.m. and went to work with his co-worker.  On his return at about 4:05 a.m., he discovered a window on his vehicle smashed and his stereo missing.  A screwdriver was found on the front seat.  Investigation continuing.

Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested
On December 11 at 2:33 a.m., an officer on patrol observed a subject drive through a stop sign at Myrtle and Walnut.  The officer stopped the driver and noticed a strong odor of alcohol and, after investigation, determined the driver to be under the influence of alcohol.  The driver was arrested.

Traffic Collision - Vehicle Versus Pedestrian
On December 11 at 6:04 a.m., a woman was walking to work and crossing in the crosswalk on a green light when she was struck by a driver whose windows were fogged up.  The driver did not see the pedestrian in the crosswalk.  The pedestrian complained of pain in her arm and side and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Stolen Bicycle Recovered - Suspect Arrested
On December 11 at 7:21 p.m., an officer took a report on a bicycle that was stolen from the 700 block of West Walnut.  At 8:11 p.m., another officer stopped a bicyclist in the 100 block of West Maple for not having a light during darkness.  The bicyclist had a warrant for his arrest and was taken into custody; the bicycle he was riding was brought to the police station.  The officer who took the stolen bicycle report noticed that the bicycle matched the description of the victim's stolen bicycle.  The victim came to the police station and positively identified the bicycle.  The suspect was additionally charged for receiving stolen property.  He claimed the bicycle belonged to a family member and he borrowed it without their knowledge or permission.

Outside Assist - Possible Attempt Suicide
On December 11 at 10:20 p.m., the Monterey Park Police Department called to report a suicidal female subject, possibly driving a black Honda in Monrovia.  The female was text messaging her boyfriend in Monterey Park and told him she took 30 sleeping pills because she wanted to die.  The female told her boyfriend she was in the 400 block of East Evergreen.  The boyfriend called Monterey Park Police Department and reported the incident.  Monrovia officers searched for the female, but she was not found.  Approximately two hours later, Monterey Park police called back and reported the female was now possibly in the 300 block of North Myrtle.  Monrovia officers began a second search and an officer eventually located the female subject in the 300 block of North Melrose.  She claimed to have taken 20 sleeping pills and was taken to a hospital by ambulance.  

Friday, December 9, 2011

Preventing Holiday Crime


Tips for Staying Safe While Shopping for the Christmas Holiday
With Christmas upon us, thieves will be looking for an easy target. Shoppers everywhere will be crowding stores and check-out counters in search of grabbing bargains and deals.  Just as you may be shopping for a gift, criminals are out shopping for your wallet, credit and debit cards, car keys, and recently purchased items.  What can you do to help protect yourself?

Start by shopping smart.  Always be aware of your surroundings and who is near you.  Don't become so engrossed in your shopping or check-out that you fail to see the person sliding up next to you or your cart.  Never leave your purse or purchased items unattended in a cart, on a counter, or at a table...not even for "just a minute." Thieves will look for easy targets and persons who may be inattentive to their belongings.  That open purse or wallet next to you while you are making your purchase is an invitation for theft.

Be mindful of your personal space.  If you are bumped or someone just happens to slide up close to you, check your wallet or purse and make sure that you have not become the victim of a thief.

Watch your cards! Credit, debit, charge cards are easily "skimmed" by use of portable devices meant to quickly capture your card information. Your information can be later transferred to a magnetic strip on a different card and used for theft. The employee should be sliding your card right in front of you.  If there is a need to move to a different register, go with them.  Keep an eye on your accounts. Check your balances and statements often. Watch for any unauthorized activity and report it immediately if discovered.

Don't leave valuable items in your vehicle.  Do your best not to use your car as a storage compartment.  Thieves will target persons who load up their vehicle and then walk away.  Keep any items out of plain sight.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of December 5-7, 2011






During the last seven-day period, December 1-7, 2011, the Police Department handled 858 service events, resulting in 91 investigations.  Following are the highlighted issues and events for weekdays listed above. To see a complete listing of crimes reported, go to http://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/monrovia for crime mapping.

Grand Theft Auto
On December 5 at 7:13 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 900 block of West Walnut regarding a stolen vehicle.  The victim stated that she had picked up her daughter and her daughter's friend at the El Monte Bus Depot the day before.  She drove them to her residence and parked the vehicle on the street.  The victim went to sleep at 9:00 p.m., and when she woke up the next morning around 6:00 a.m., the daughter and her friend were gone.  She went outside and saw her car was missing. She checked her purse and found the keys to the vehicle, her cell phone, and 100 dollars were missing.  She did not give the daughter permission to take her car.  The vehicle is a gold, four-door, 1996 Ford Taurus.  Investigation continuing.

Attempt Residential Burglary
On December 5 at 10:16 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of South Canyon called police to report an attempt burglary.  The crime occurred sometime between 12:00 noon and 10:00 p.m.  The front door of the residence was forced open, but nothing was taken.  Investigation continuing.

Grand Theft Auto Recovery
On December 5 at 9:49 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from a business parking lot in the 500 block of West Huntington.  The stolen vehicle was a white, four-door, 1994 Honda Accord.  At approximately midnight, the Monrovia Police Department was notified by the California Highway Patrol that the vehicle was found abandoned on the 60 Freeway at Rosemead Boulevard.  Investigation continuing.

Possession of Narcotics - Suspect Arrested
On December 7 at 12:57 a.m., an officer stopped a bicyclist at Mayflower and Colorado for a traffic violation.  During a consent search, the officer found a small baggie of cocaine.  The suspect was arrested for possession of narcotics.

Theft from a Vehicle
On December 7 at 7:47 a.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 500 block of West Lime.  The victim reported that someone went into his vehicle during the night and took his GPS System.  The vehicle doors had been left unlocked.  Investigation continuing.

Theft from a Vehicle
On December 7 at 8:51 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Lime regarding a theft from a vehicle.  The victim reported that someone went into his vehicle, which was parked in an alley, and took his car stereo.  The vehicle doors were left unlocked.  Investigation continuing.

Residential Burglary
On December 7 at 1:34 p.m., an officer responded to the 700 block of Norumbega Drive regarding a burglary.  The victim has been ill and was home asleep.  Suspect(s) broke a bedroom window, gained entry, and stole jewelry from the room.  The victim did not hear the glass breaking.  He woke when he heard his bedroom door open and the lights went on and off quickly.  He did not see the person and thought it was the cleaning lady.  Investigation continuing.

Vehicle Burglary
On December 7 at 3:52 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 700 block of South Myrtle at an apartment complex.  The victim reported that his locked vehicle had been broken into sometime on Saturday, December 3.  His GPS System, iPod, and some coins were taken.  Investigation continuing.

Domestic Violence - Suspect Arrested
On December 7 at 4:02 p.m., a female victim of domestic violence called to report an incident that occurred in the 900 block of Diamond.  The female victim reported that she had been battered by her live-in boyfriend, who is the father of her child.  He struck her in the head several times with a closed fist and left the location on foot.  The officer learned the suspect might be on his way to Pasadena.  The Pasadena Police Department was notified of the incident, and within the hour, Pasadena called to advise they were detaining the suspect.  The officer responded to Pasadena and arrested the suspect.

Theft from a Vehicle
On December 7 at 8:42 p.m., a theft from an unlocked vehicle was reported in the 200 block of West Lemon.  The crime occurred between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m.  A laptop computer and a ring were stolen from the vehicle.  Investigation continuing.

Fight / Warrant Arrest / Delaying a Peace Officer / Child Annoying / Drunk in Public - Suspects Arrested
On December 7 at 9:51 p.m., and officer was flagged down by a citizen reporting a possible fight in the 100 block of West Foothill.  As the officer approached a group of subjects, including two male subjects that looked as if they were preparing to fight, one of the subjects ran.  The officer recognized the remaining subject and knew he had an outstanding arrest warrant.  The subject was uncooperative and challenged the officer, who then requested assistance.  Assisting officers arrived and the suspect continued to resist, but was eventually taken into custody.  No one was injured.

At 10:36 p.m., while officers were attempting to locate witnesses to the fight, a 15-year-old girl told officers that the subject who ran from the incident had approached her and had made several lewd comments.  That suspect was located nearby and was positively identified by witnesses.  The second suspect is an 18-year-old male.  He was arrested for child annoying and being drunk in public.

Fight in Progress - Suspects Arrested
On December 7 at 11:56 p.m., police received a call reporting a fight in progress at Myrtle and Pomona.  Officers arrived and found two female subjects who witnesses said had been fighting prior to police arrival.  The two subjects were arrested for being drunk in public.  The subjects were part of the group from the above listed fight incident that occurred in the 100 block of Foothill.


Detective Bureau Case Follow-Up

Search Warrants
On December 6, detectives went to Anaheim to serve a search warrant for a stolen laptop computer.  The computer was stolen from a vehicle at Homestead Village.  The laptop was equipped with a tracking device.  The tracking service was able to produce the Facebook page for a possible suspect and an address associated with the IP address.  The detectives recovered the computer.  The investigation to identify the suspect continues.

On December 7, detectives went to Winnetka to serve a search warrant on a counterfeit suspect.  The search warrant allowed the detectives to search for additional counterfeit bills.  The detectives did not find any more counterfeit bills, but they did seize a usable amount of methamphetamine.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Monrovia PD tweets...watch for auto burglary

MPD tweeted in the last couple of days warning about locking your car and making sure that you don't have stuff you want to keep in plain view in your parked car.  If you follow their Crimemapping stats its a problem around town including residential areas.

Its been a while since we have been ransacked at night but its probably time to share with the new folks that we a) have a neighborhood watch and b)need to be aware of what is going on to prevent ourselves from becoming victims of crime.

If you don't follow MPD on twitter you can now.  Look for them as @Monroviapolice

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of December 1-4, 2011


Monrovia's Emergency Operations Center Activated
On December 1 at 4:24 a.m., the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for the City of Monrovia was activated due to the amount of damage created by windstorms.  All available personnel were assigned to specific tasks to meet the demands on the calls for service regarding power outages, downed power lines and downed trees.  The windstorms began the night before at approximately 11:00 p.m., but calls reporting property damage began after midnight.  The police department received over 500 calls for service in a 24-hour period.  The calls ranged from residents trapped due to downed trees or power lines, preventing them from leaving their residences, to broken water lines.  The appropriate departments were notified through the EOC.  The entire day was spent answering calls for service due to the wind related incidents.  While there were over 500 calls for service, only two calls involved criminal investigations.  The calls for service did not let up until after 9:00 p.m.  The EOC was scaled down after midnight.

Attempt Residential Burglary
On December 1 at 8:36 a.m., a resident in the 400 block of West Colorado reported an attempt burglary.  Suspect(s) tampered with the deadbolt on the detached garage and cut the lock off a toolbox on a nearby trailer.  The incident occurred sometime between 2:45 and 6:30 a.m.  No suspects were seen or heard.  Investigation continuing.

Commercial Burglary / Forgery
On December 1 at 5:31 p.m., the owner of a business in the 400 block of West Foothill called to report that a female suspect had entered her business on November 19, 2011, and purchased several items using a check from a closed account.  The female was identified through computer checks.  The investigation is continuing.

Petty Theft
On December 2 at 1:26 p.m., a resident in the 500 block of Falling Leaf called to report someone had stolen his laptop from his unlocked vehicle, which was parked in front of his residence during the night.  No suspect(s) seen or heard.  Investigation continuing.

Commercial Burglary / Runaway Juvenile
On December 2 at 3:46 p.m., a business in the 500 block of West Huntington called to report two female juveniles who had walked into the business, selected merchandise, and stole several items from the location.  The juveniles fled the location when approached by the loss prevention officer.  They had dropped their purses as they were trying to get away.  One of the juveniles eventually came back to the location and turned herself in to police.  A computer check revealed she had an outstanding warrant for her arrest.  The juvenile was taken into custody.

The subject was found to be a ward of the court and was later released to a worker from the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS).  As the female and the DCFS worker exited the police department, the female ran southbound on Ivy and out of sight.  Officers responded and conducted a search, but she was not located.  A missing person's report was completed for the runaway.

Vehicle Burglary
On December 2 at 6:54 p.m., a female resident in the 1000 block of Royal Oaks parked her vehicle in the parking lot of her apartment complex, leaving her purse inside the vehicle.  The female was inside for about hour, and when she returned, she discovered the passenger window had been smashed and her purse was taken.  No suspect(s) were seen or heard.  Investigation continuing.

Vehicle Burglary
On December 2 at 8:37 p.m., a female subject called to report a vehicle burglary that occurred in the 1300 block of South Magnolia.  She parked and locked her vehicle in a carport of an apartment complex.  When she returned to her vehicle, she discovered her rear window smashed and her computer case and accessories missing.  A citizen recovered some of the victim's property in the roadway at Canyon and Chestnut.  The citizen called police and turned in the victim's property.  The crime occurred sometime between 6:40 and 8:30 p.m.  Investigation continuing.

Traffic Collision / Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested
On December 4 at 3:20 a.m., a vehicle collided with two parked vehicles in the 800 block of West Foothill.  Officers responded and determined the driver to be driving under the influence of alcohol.  The driver was arrested.
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Stop Graffiti Bounty Program

One of the methods the Monrovia Police Department is using to combat graffiti in the community of Monrovia is the Stop Graffiti Bounty Program.  If a citizen reports an incident of graffiti in the City of Monrovia that leads to the arrest of the suspect, the citizen will receive a $100 bill.  Help keep Monrovia looking great!