Thursday, September 20, 2012

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of September 17-19, 2012


Medical Assist
September 19 at 1:39 a.m., police received a call reporting a man not breathing at a residence in the 800 block of West Walnut.  Officers responded and found a 50-year-old man unconscious.  They administered four shocks from an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and performed CPR until they were relieved by Monrovia Fire Department paramedics.  The victim was taken to a hospital for further treatment.

Grand Theft Auto Recovered
September 19 at 3:07 p.m., a stolen vehicle was located in the backyard of a residence in the 100 block of East Los Angeles Street.  The vehicle had been previously repossessed from the location.  The repossession company in Los Angeles discovered the vehicle was missing from their lot and reported in stolen to the Los Angeles Police Department.  The vehicle was discovered in the backyard of the residence, exactly where it had been repossessed from a few days prior.  The vehicle was recovered and returned to the repossession company.  Investigation continuing.

Vehicle Burglary
September 19 at 9:50 p.m., a vehicle burglary occurred in the 200 block of Grand. Witnesses saw two suspects ransacking the victim's truck, which was parked on the street.  Tools were stolen from the vehicle.  The victim reported that the vehicle was locked.  The suspects gained entry by an unknown means.  Suspect #1 is described as a male Hispanic, 20 to 30 years old, 5'9" to 6'0" tall, dark hair, a tattoo on the left side of his neck, wearing a gray shirt and dark pants.  Suspect #2 is described as a male Hispanic, 20 to 30 years old, 5'6" tall, wearing a gray sweatshirt and dark pants.  The suspects fled in a small vehicle with round tail lights.  Investigation continuing.


Detective Bureau Case Follow-up

Attempted Murder Case Update
Detectives investigated a shooting that occurred on September 15 involving three suspects.  The suspects fired two or three shots at a male and female sitting on the porch of a residence in the 100 block of East Los Angeles Street.  The female was hit in the torso and upper right leg by what appears to be bird shot from a shotgun.  A van matching the suspect vehicle description was seen entering the 210 Freeway and was followed and stopped by police on the 605 Freeway.  The van was positively identified as the suspect vehicle and the three suspects inside were arrested.  The female victim is in stable condition. 

Detectives filed the case with the District Attorney's Office and felony charges of attempted murder were filed against the suspects.  The suspects were arraigned and are being held for a preliminary hearing.


Tip of the Week

Vehicle Burglary Prevention
Thieves look for easy and inviting targets when it comes to selecting a vehicle to burglarize or steal from. It is up to you to make every effort to prevent your car from being targeted.  Here are some basic tips that will make your vehicle a little less inviting to thieves:

*LOCK your car!

*Always park in well-lighted areas.

*Install motion lights in your driveway.

*Install and use a vehicle alarm.

*DO NOT leave valuables in plain view.

*Leave all items of value at home if possible.

*Look around when you park. Notice anyone or anything suspicious? Write down license    plates and descriptions. Alert on-site security or staff and CALL the police.

Many auto burglaries or thefts from cars occur right in a residential driveway, and too often, it is because the vehicle was never locked.  Suspects will often target cars that are left unlocked, walking up and down a street trying car doors all the way.  Take the time to secure your vehicle.  Other thieves target victims by watching what is placed inside a trunk or hatch.  If you plan on stopping by the gym, park, or elsewhere after work, take the time before you leave to place your belongings safely in the trunk.  Don't wait until you park to then transfer your laptop, purse, bag, or briefcase to the trunk. Thieves may be watching and targeting your car.

These are just a few tips to help prevent you from becoming a victim of auto burglary. Be proactive, look around, and most importantly, don't hesitate to call the police if you see something or someone suspicious

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