During the last seven-day period, the Police
Department handled 470 service events, resulting in 106 investigations. To see
a complete listing of crimes reported, go to http://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/monrovia
for crime mapping.
Vehicle Burglaries
On January 30, officers responded to several vehicle
burglary reports at a condominium complex in the 100 block of West
Colorado in the secured tenant parking area. Items taken varied from car
parts to in-dash radios. Additionally, a garage door opener was taken in one
of the burglaries. The investigation is continuing.
Theft -
Suspects Arrested
On January 31 at 11:27 p.m., a witness called police and reported a male and female suspect stealing his neighbor's
bicycle from the 100 Block of West Colorado. An officer stopped a couple matching
the description near the location. The witness positively identified both suspects
and they were still in possession of the bicycle. The victim desires
prosecution. They were both arrested for the theft.
Theft From a Vehicle
On February 1 at 3:10 a.m., an officer responded to the 200 block of East Los Angeles regarding a theft from a vehicle.
The victim's front bumper was missing from his 2000 Honda Civic. Investigation
continuing.
Brandishing a Replica Firearm -
Suspect Arrested
On February 1 at 11:35 p.m., police received a call reporting a man with a gun inside a bar in the 100 block of East
Olive. The reporting party said the male suspect had displayed a handgun,
causing the customers to become fearful. Officers arrived and the man was
detained without incident. The weapon was a BB gun that looked like a pistol.
The suspect claimed to be a gang member and said he needed the gun for
protection. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Detective
Bureau Case Follow-up
Vehicle Versus
Pedestrian Hit & Run Traffic Collision - Suspect pleads to Felony
Charge
On January 27, a hit and run traffic collision
occurred at Huntington and Canyon, where a 12-year-old girl was
struck by a vehicle as she tried to cross the street. The driver fled the
scene, but through investigation, was located and arrested. The child was
severely injured and was taken by helicopter to a hospital in critical
condition. Detectives submitted the felony hit and run case to the District Attorney
for filing. The suspect pled to the felony charge and accepted a sentence of
180 days in jail and 3 years probation.
Search Warrant
- Additional Victim Identified
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. An additional victim was identified
this week from this case. That brings the total to six victims of theft.
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