Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of January 26-29, 2012

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.

Residential Burglary

On January 26 at 4:58 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of East Lemon called to report a burglary.  An unknown suspect entered the residence sometime after the resident left for work and ransacked the home.  A video game station was stolen.  Additional property was found by the victim on the front lawn.  Investigation continuing.

Residential Burglary

On January 27 at 2:48 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 300 block of East Colorado regarding a burglary.  The victim reported that she left her home for work at 10:00 a.m. on January 26 and returned home at 2:45 a.m. on January 27 to find her house ransacked.  There were no signs of forced entry; however, the front door was open.  Money was taken from a shoe box in the living room.  Investigation continuing.

Hit &Run Traffic Collision / Vehicle Versus Pedestrian - Suspect Arrested

On January 27 at 3:31 p.m., a hit and run traffic collision occurred at Huntington and Canyon.  A 12-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle as she tried to cross the street.  After stopping briefly down the road, the driver drove off and did not stop to check on the child or to render any aid.  The child was severely injured and was taken by helicopter to a hospital in critical condition.

Officers conducted an intense search for the suspect driver.  Witness statements and evidence at the scene led officers to an address in Monrovia, where the suspect vehicle was recovered and the passenger who had been in the car during the incident was found.  Through further investigation, officers eventually located the suspect at a business in Duarte.  The female suspect admitted to driving the vehicle and striking the child.  She was arrested and booked for the appropriate charges. 

The father of the child called later and reported that the victim had been upgraded to stable condition.

Vehicle Burglary

On January 27 at 8:06 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a hotel in the 900 block of West Huntington regarding a vehicle burglary.  The victim reported that he arrived at the location at about 7:00 p.m., parked his vehicle in the parking area, and went into the hotel.  When he returned to his vehicle at about 8:25 p.m., he found the dashboard had been removed and the navigation system was missing.  Also missing was a briefcase containing personal information and other miscellaneous paperwork.  Investigation continuing.

Vandalism

On January 28 at 2:53 p.m., graffiti was reported at a park in the 300 block of South Myrtle.  Suspects wrote on the band shell in the park in pink/red letters.  Investigation continuing.  

Discharge of a Laser at an Aircraft

On January 28 at 9:13 p.m., the Foothill Air Support helicopter reported being hit by a green laser from the area between Diamond and El Dorado.  Arcadia Police Department was also notified.  Monrovia officers responded to the area, but were unable to locate the source of the laser.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon

On January 29 at 12:30 a.m., an officer responded to a local hospital regarding a stabbing victim at their facility who reported that the incident occurred in Monrovia.  The victim, a 16-year-old male, stated that he and several friends had left a friend's house in the 100 block of East Evergreen and began walking to another friend's house in the 800 block of East Olive.  When they reached California, they were confronted by two male Hispanic subjects.  The victim pushed the suspect and the suspect stabbed him in the arm.  The second suspect jumped in and hit the victim in the face.  Then they separated and walked away in different directions.  The victim was taken to a hospital by friends.

Suspect number one is described as 18 to 22 years old, 5 foot 5 inches tall, 140 to 160 pounds, black hair, thin moustache, wearing a light colored baseball cap, gray hooded sweatshirt and light colored shorts.  Suspect number two is described as a male Hispanic, 20 to 22 years old, 5 foot 7 inches tall, 140 to 160 pounds, black or brown medium length shaggy hair, wearing a black t-shirt.  The weapon is a pocket knife with a 4-inch stainless blade.  Investigation continuing.

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 January 23-25, 2012

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 392 service events, resulting in 81 investigations.  To see a complete listing of crimes reported, go to http://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/monrovia for crime mapping.

Suspicious Package

On January 23 at 1:41 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of West Chestnut regarding a suspicious letter received by a local business.  A white powdery substance was contained within the letter.  Monrovia Fire Department, in coordination with Los Angeles County Fire and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Hazmat Teams, responded to recover the suspicious letter.  The substance was analyzed and tested positive as a narcotic substance.  The origination of the letter is under investigation and being handled by the Monrovia Police Department.

Possession of Stolen Property - Suspect Arrested

On January 24 at 11:30 a.m., an officer observed a bicyclist run a stop sign in the 900 block of Alta Vista.  After stopping the subject, he received consent to search.  During the search, he found the subject was in possession of several gift cards.  The names on the cards matched the names of victims from thefts that occurred earlier in the week in Monrovia.  The suspect was arrested for possession of stolen property and the investigation is continuing.

Trespassing - Suspect Arrested

On January 24 at 9:52 p.m., officers responded to an audible alarm activation at a residence in the 200 block of North Myrtle, which is a house that is under construction.  When officers arrived, it appeared as if someone had climbed through an unlocked rear window.  Upon closer examination, a wallet with identification was found inside the house. 

While officers were speaking with neighbors, they noticed a male subject walking nearby.  His head was down as if he were looking for something he had dropped.  The officers contacted him and discovered he was the owner of the wallet found in the vacant house.  This individual lives in the neighborhood.  He said he was looking for a place to smoke Marijuana, and he knew that the house was vacant.  He climbed through an unsecured window and activated the audible alarm, which caused him to flee and drop his wallet.  There was no evidence indicating the suspect entered the location to steal any property.  He was arrested for trespassing.

Possession of Burglary Tools - Suspect Arrested

On January 25 at 4:08 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of West Olive reported hearing suspicious male voices in the alley.  Officers responded and detained two subjects.  One of them was arrested for possession of burglary tools.  Nearby, the officers found a red and black, "Gary Fisher" brand, mountain bike that had been discarded.  The bike was taken as found property and the officers began attempting to locate its owner.  Investigation continuing.

Attempt Burglary

On January 25 at 9:03 p.m., an attempted residential burglary was reported in the 1000 block of Orange.  The incident occurred sometime between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.  An unknown suspect attempted to pry open the front door of the residence.  There was no loss.  Investigation continuing.

Detective Bureau Case Follow-up

Search Warrant - Suspect Arrested

A proactive investigation by patrol officers gave Monrovia Police Department's Detective Bureau enough information to secure a search warrant for a residence in the 200 block of West Olive, which was served on January 25.  The residents are suspected to be selling stolen property and narcotics from the residence.  As a result of the search warrant, detectives, assisted by Special Enforcement Team officers, found several items that have been listed in recent theft from vehicle incidents.  Special Enforcement Team officers stopped one of the primary suspects of the search warrant outside of the residence.  The suspect was carrying a quantity of packaged methamphetamine and was arrested and taken into custody.

Conditions inside the residence were reported to Monrovia Code Enforcement and the Department of Children and Family Services.  This warrant will hopefully net additional arrests.

Tip of the Week

Internet Safety

Most well known and established websites have secure methods for their customers to purchase products using a credit card, but there are thousands of other sites that may not be as reliable.  Make sure you only provide personal information on websites that you trust completely.  Similarly, never give out credit card or other personal information on the phone.  A person who claims they are calling from an online store to ask you for information to complete a transaction may actually be a hacker who got your private data online

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of January 19-22, 2012

 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.

Found Child

On January 19 at 3:58 p.m., officers were flagged down regarding a 2-year-old child walking alone in the 300 block of North Grand.  Officers were able to determine the child lives at a residence in the 400 block of East Greystone.  Her grandmother is currently her guardian, as the child's mother was recently taken into custody.  At the time of the mother's arrest, a referral to the Department of Child and Family Services was generated.  This incident was reported to the Department of Child and Family Services worker.

Commercial Burglary - Suspect Arrested

On January 19 at 8:51 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 700 block of East Huntington regarding a male subject who stole merchandise.  An officer saw a subject walking on Huntington who matched the description of the suspect.  As the officer attempted to contact the suspect, he ran.  The officer gave chase, detained the suspect, and he was arrested for burglary.  The suspect had apparently committed the same crime two days prior.

Vehicle Burglary

On January 20 at 1:05 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 700 block of South Alta Vista on the report of a burglary that had just occurred.  The victim's van was parked and locked on the street.  The victim's wife heard the van door open and told the victim, who went out to investigate.  He saw a male subject near the rear doors of his van.  The suspect ran to a vehicle and fled in a possible 1990's, black Honda Civic.  The suspect had punched out the rear door lock to gain entry to the van and took an electric sander.  The suspect is described as a male, wearing dark clothing and either a mask or bandana over his face.  Investigation continuing.

Driving Under the Influence

On January 20 at 4:25 a.m., an officer on patrol drove by a vehicle parked in the 300 block of West Foothill and saw a subject slumped over the steering wheel.  The vehicle was running, it was in drive, and the subject would not respond to his knocking. Eventually, the subject woke up and the vehicle moved forward, but stopped shortly. After investigation, the subject was arrested for driving under the influence.

Theft From a Vehicle

On January 21, several thefts from vehicles occurred overnight.  The thefts occurred in the 200 block of North Alta Vista, 200 block of West Lime, 400 block of Concord, and the 300 block of North Mayflower.  All of the thefts appear to have occurred in the early morning hours and in most of the incidents, the vehicles were left unlocked.  The items taken were cash, electronic items, gift cards, and miscellaneous items that were left in the vehicles.  Investigation continuing.

Grand Theft Auto

On January 21 at 8:00 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from a residence in the 1300 block of South Alta Vista.  The vehicle is a black, 2000 Honda Civic and was taken sometime during the night.  The vehicle has yellow fog lights on the front and a rear spoiler.  Investigation continuing.

Attempt Murder - Suspect Arrested

On January 22 at 5:53 p.m., dispatch received a call reporting a stabbing victim at a residence in the 1200 block of Encino.  Officers responded to the location and discovered a male adult with a puncture wound to his chest.  The suspect violated a restraining order and entered the home of his estranged wife with a hunting type knife and stabbed her male companion one time in the chest.  The suspect then left the location. 

The investigation led officers to a hotel in the 900 block of West Huntington Drive.   Officers immediately contained the hotel room with the assistance of two Irwindale police officers.  Officers directed the clerk to make a telephone call into the suspect's room to tell him that his credit card was declined and he needed to go to the office and resolve the problem.  The suspect did not indicate if he was going to leave his room, but approximately 15 minutes later he exited his room and was taken into custody without further incident.  The victim was taken to a hospital, where he was admitted in critical, but stable, condition. 

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 January 16-18, 2012

Assault with a Deadly Weapon / Criminal Threats - Suspect Arrested

On January 16 at 11:52 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 100 block of West Cherry regarding a suspect making verbal threats to his family.  The suspect has recently obtained a handgun and has been wearing it in his waistband.  During recent arguments, he has threatened to shoot them and has shown the weapon.  After, once again, being threatened, the suspect's brother found the loaded gun hidden in their parent's room.  He took the gun and locked it up. 

The next day when the suspect went to retrieve the gun and realized it was gone, he became irate and threatened the family with a stool, which he dropped, and then retrieved a knife from the kitchen counter.  He then threatened the family with the knife.  The victims went into their bedroom, locked the door, and called police.  Officers arrived and were able to arrest the suspect without further incident. 

Theft - Suspect Arrested

On January 17 at 3:00 p.m., a Monrovia High School teacher reported her cell phone had been stolen.  She had left the phone unattended near a practice field.  She was able to activate a GPS feature, which indicated the stolen phone was at a residence in the 100 block of East Los Angeles.  Officers responded, and were able to recover the phone and arrested the 16-year-old suspect.

Grand Theft Auto - Motorcycle

On January 17 at 6:00 p.m., a red and white colored Honda dirt bike with no plates was stolen from the 500 block of West Duarte between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.  A 1990's, dark green minivan, possibly a Ford or Chevy, was seen in the area.  The vehicle was driven by a male White subject, approximately 50 years old, medium build, with a brown mustache and goatee.  Investigation continuing.

Traffic Collision - Vehicle versus Bicyclist

On January 18 at 1:43 p.m., a female juvenile on a bicycle was on her way home from school.  She was traveling west on Duarte Road, crossing at Alamitas, when she was struck by a vehicle.  The driver was stopped on Duarte Road, turning south onto Alamitas.  The bicyclist was on the sidewalk and entered the crosswalk, but the driver was looking towards his left and never saw the bicyclist enter the crosswalk.  The impact knocked the juvenile off her bike, causing minor visible injuries.  As a precaution, since the juvenile was not wearing a helmet, she was transported to a hospital by ambulance.  Her parents were notified and responded to the hospital.

Prowling / Possession of Burglary Tools- Suspect Arrested

On January 19 at 2:27 a.m., a resident in the 300 block of Shadow Lane reported seeing a male subject using a flashlight to look into parked vehicles.  The subject ran when he saw police cars approaching.  Officers conducted a yard-to-yard search and found the suspect hiding in a backyard.  He was arrested for prowling and possessing burglary tools.

Detective Bureau Case Follow-up

Update:  2010 Armed Robbery - Suspect Arrested

On December 28, 2010, an armed robbery occurred at a liquor store in the 400 block of West Duarte Road at approximately 8:45 p.m.  Three suspects wearing ski masks entered the store.  Two of the suspects walked behind the counter and one of them punched the clerk.  The clerk fled into the store and was followed by the suspect.  This suspect had a small chrome handgun and demanded money from the clerk.  When the clerk said he didn't have any, the second suspect took the cash register and all three suspects fled to a waiting vehicle, driven by a fourth suspect.

On January 18, 2012, a suspect was arrested by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau for a murder committed in Lynwood.  During the lengthy interview, the suspect admitted to committing the armed robbery at the liquor store in Monrovia, along with two additional suspects.  The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Major Crimes Division is taking over the investigation and prosecution of the armed robbery case.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of January 12-15, 2012

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.

Shots Fired

On January 13 at 10:42 p.m., residents in the area of 1100 South Primrose heard several shots fired.  Officers responded and discovered four .45 caliber bullet casings in the south alley in the 200 block of West Huntington, near Magnolia.  Video surveillance showed a male suspect, possibly White or Hispanic, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt in the alley.  The suspect fired four rounds east in the alley, then he ran west out of sight.  It is unknown what he was shooting at; however, at the time of the shooting, the manager of a business saw a male Black subject, approximately 18 to 20 years old, wearing baggy clothing, dancing around in the parking lot.  He then ran east toward Primrose.  It's possible he could have been the target and was attempting to avoid getting hit.  No impact points or blood on the ground was located.  Hospitals were notified, but no victims were reported during the night.

On January 16 at approximately 3:00 a.m., an officer stopped a suspicious subject.  During the contact, the subject claimed to be the victim of the shooting that occurred on January 13.  The victim said he was in a business parking lot and was shot at; he was not struck or injured.  The victim would not cooperate with the officer and refused to provide any additional information.  The clothing the victim was wearing during his contact with the officer matched the possible victim's clothing reported on the night of the shooting.  The officer completed a supplemental report regarding his contact with the possible victim and an identification card was also completed.  Investigation continuing.

Grand Theft Auto - Motorcycle

On January 14 at 2:33 a.m., a resident in the 300 block of South Shamrock heard noises in his front yard and went outside to investigate.  He saw his 2005, orange and black, KTM, dirt bike motorcycle was missing off a trailer he had parked on the street in front of his house.  Witnesses told him they saw a male Hispanic subject, approximately 30 years old, pushing it west on Lemon toward California.  Officers searched the area for the suspect and the motorcycle, but did not locate either.  Investigation continuing.

Theft

On January 14 at 10:19 a.m., officers responded to a theft report at an apartment complex in the 700 block of South Myrtle.  A pickup truck parked on the first level of the parking structure behind the security gate had two duffel bags stolen out of the bed of the truck.  Investigation continuing.

Embezzlement - Suspect Arrested

On January 14 at 11:43 a.m., officers responded to a business in the 600 block of South Myrtle regarding an embezzlement report.  The owner of the business noticed a discrepancy in the inventory and confronted the employee in charge, who admitted to embezzling property from the business.  During investigation, the employee confessed to embezzling property from the business over the past five years.  The suspect was arrested and taken into custody. 

Special Enforcement Team Activity

Traffic Stop / Possession of Marijuana for Sales / Warrants - Suspects Arrested

On January 14 at 8:46 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 1600 block of South Myrtle.  He recognized the driver and knew she had an active want for her arrest issued by Monrovia Police Department.  A search of her vehicle revealed marijuana found in different containers, and a large quantity of cash was found on her person.  Her cell phone contained multiple texts from people that indicated she was selling marijuana to them.  She was arrested for the want, as well as possession of marijuana for sales and transportation.  There was a passenger in the vehicle that was found to have five felony warrants, which included a no-bail probation warrant.  The passenger was also arrested.

Domestic Violence / Outside Assist - Huntington Beach Police Department - Suspect Arrested

On January 14, the Special Enforcement Team detained a distraught female on Myrtle and Duarte.  The subject said she was upset because her twin sister had been involved in domestic violence with her husband.  While talking to her, her husband and sister arrived.  After further investigation, the sister was arrested for domestic violence for battering her husband.  Since the incident occurred in Huntington Beach, the Huntington Beach Police Department responded and took custody of the female suspect.

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 January 9-11, 2012

Felony Hit and Run Traffic Collision  - Suspect Arrested

On January 9 at 5:42 p.m., a bicyclist was traveling west on Foothill and stopped at Violet when a dark colored SUV collided into the bicyclist.  The bicyclist was ejected approximately 20 feet and the driver of the SUV fled west on Foothill.  The bicyclist was treated by Monrovia Fire Department at the scene and was taken to a hospital.  His external injuries appeared minor, but his internal injuries were unknown, so as a precaution, he was taken to a trauma unit. 

During the investigation, Monrovia Police Department received a call from a subject who claimed to have possibly been involved in a traffic collision with another vehicle on Foothill.  The caller provided a description of his vehicle, which matched the description of the hit and run vehicle.  Officers responded to the driver's location and after further investigation, the suspect was arrested.

Detective Bureau - Case Follow-up

On November 16, 2011, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of 300 East Colorado regarding vandalism in progress.  The officers were able to locate one adult suspect and a juvenile suspect. The suspects were arrested for tagging in the area of 300 East Colorado.  The tagging is unique and there were several reports describing the particular tagging.

A follow-up investigation by a detective discovered two additional suspects tied to the original suspects.  After an extensive data collection effort by the detective, the cost of cleaning up the paint and replacing the damaged glass amounted to a felony vandalism charge.  The detective was able to use the detailed preliminary investigation by the officer to secure a felony filing against all four suspects and close 25 cases.  Since the case was filed, the detective has found two additional cases to add to the filing.  

Tip of the Week

Distracted Driving

Distracted driving is anything that takes your eyes or mind off the road or your hands off the steering wheel - especially texting and cell phone use, whether hands-free or handheld.  What can you do? Most important, obey the law.  It's there for a reason.  Also, do your best to eliminate distractions:

• Never text and drive
• Turn off your phone when you get behind the wheel
• Don't text or call someone when you know they are likely to be driving
• Make a pact with your family, spouse, and caregivers never to use the phone with kids in the car.
• No eating or drinking while driving
• Don't program your GPS, MP3 player or other devices while driving
• Pull over and stop to read maps.
• No grooming
• No reading
• No watching videos
• Try not to get too involved with passengers
• If something falls to the floor, pull over before trying to reach it.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of January 5-8, 2012

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 January 5 at 7:51 p.m., an employee of a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain called to report a stolen vehicle.  The female victim arrived at work, parked, and secured her vehicle in the parking lot.  While on a break at 5:00 p.m., she saw her vehicle in the parking lot.  At 7:45 p.m., she went on her lunch break to her vehicle and the car was gone.  There was no broken glass on the ground where the car had been and the victim has accounted for all keys to the vehicle.  The vehicle is a silver, four-door, 1998 Honda Civic.  The vehicle was later recovered by El Monte Police Department.  Investigation continuing.

Mail Tampering

On January 6 at 9:52 a.m., mail was stolen from the mailbox at Mayflower and Foothill. The mail was found in several different locations.  Checks had been taken from the envelopes, and it was later determined that a male Hispanic subject had attempted to cash one of the checks in Santa Fe Springs, unsuccessfully.  Investigation continuing.

72-Hour Mental Evaluation

On January 6 at 10:57 a.m., a male teenager who resides in the 1200 block of South Sherman was threatening suicide while on the phone with his mental health counselor. Officers responded and had to make forced entry into the residence.  The subject was taken to a hospital, where he was held for mental evaluation.  His mother was notified.

Residential Burglary

On January 6 at 8:28 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 400 block of East Los Angeles on the report of a burglary.  When the officer arrived, the female victim told him that her son arrived home at 7:00 p.m. and found their computer and some items of jewelry missing.  Investigation continuing.

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

On January 7 at 9:44 p.m., officers were dispatched to Myrtle and Lemon regarding a non-injury traffic collision.  Upon arrival of officers, one of the involved parties was leaving the scene in his vehicle, heading east on Lemon.  The suspect parked in the 100 block of East Lemon and ran south on Ivy.  The suspect's direction of travel was broadcast and another officer in the area located and detained the suspect at the corner of Ivy and Colorado.  He was positively identified as the driver of the suspect vehicle by witnesses.  Through investigation, officers determined the suspect was also driving under the influence.  He was arrested.

Special Enforcement Team Activity

Felony Warrant / Possession of Methamphetamine / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Suspect Arrested

On January 4, Special Enforcement Team officers saw a known subject in the 300 block of South Myrtle that they knew had a $100,000 felony warrant for his arrest and a suspended driver's license.  As the subject started to drive away, he was stopped and arrested for the warrant.  A vehicle search revealed a methamphetamine pipe that contained a useable amount of methamphetamine.  He was also charged with possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.  His vehicle was stored.

False Tabs on a Vehicle / Driving Without a License

On January 7, during an investigation, Special Enforcement Team officers stopped a vehicle for numerous vehicle code violations.  The driver was arrested for placing false tabs on his vehicle's plates and driving without a license.  The vehicle was stored.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of January 2-4, 2012

During the last seven-day period, December 27 through January 3, 2011, the Police Department handled 508 service events, resulting in 100 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.

Grand Theft Auto

On January 2 at 7:16 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Olive regarding a stolen vehicle.  The vehicle is a white, 2002 Toyota Camry.  The suspect was described as a male Hispanic, 5'10", medium build, wearing dark clothing.  The vehicle's engine was left running while the victim made a delivery.  The vehicle was last seen southbound Magnolia from Olive.  Investigation continuing.

Grand Theft Auto

On January 3 at 3:57 p.m., a business in the 1400 block of South Mountain called to report one of their service vehicles was taken between December 31 and January 1.  The vehicle is a white, 2006 Toyota Corolla.  It was last seen parked on their lot.  When they returned to work after the New Year holiday they discovered it was missing.  They did not report the vehicle stolen right away because they thought one of the service technicians may have left it at a different location.  When the vehicle did not turn up, they called police.  Investigation continuing.

Assault With a Deadly Weapon / Domestic Violence - Suspect Arrested

On January 3 at 7:03 p.m., police responded to the report of domestic violence at a residence in the 100 block of East Pomona.  A husband and wife were arguing, when the wife held up a barbecue fork in a threatening manner.  The husband taunted his wife to stab him and she did.  She stabbed him in his left forearm.  She fled the scene prior to the arrival of officers.  The officer later spoke to her on the telephone and she agreed to come to the station, where she was arrested without further incident.

Marijuana Cultivation

On January 4 at 6:21 p.m., police received a call reporting a hydroponic marijuana cultivation at a residence in the 700 block of West Walnut.  The property owner was told by a neighbor that the upstairs unit had a water leak.  The owner responded, but no one was home.  He went inside and found all of the rooms full of marijuana plants.  The water leak was caused by the irrigation system for the plants.  When officers arrived, they found the wiring for the system was creating an electrical hazard.  An employee from the Edison Company was summoned, who rendered the location safe.  Approximately 250 plants were seized, along with expensive hydroponic equipment.  Investigation continuing.