Commercial Burglary
/ Grand Theft Auto
October 29 at 6:53 a.m., police responded to the report of a burglary and stolen vehicle from a business located
in the 500 block of East Fig Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) broke into the
business and loaded up tools and equipment into a company truck, and then drove
away with the property and the truck. The vehicle is a white, 1991, Dodge Ram
truck. The investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary
October 29 at 7:12 p.m., the owner of a business in the 500 block of South Shamrock called to report a theft had
occurred earlier in the morning that they just discovered when they were
reviewing surveillance footage of the store. The footage showed a male Black
and female Black had entered the store together. The male subject distracted
the employee, while the female took items and concealed them in her purse. The
investigation is continuing.
Hit and Run Traffic
Accident / Driving Under the Influence
October 30 at 1:52 a.m., officers were dispatched to a solo vehicle traffic accident. It appeared a single vehicle
traveling north on Peck Road struck a parked vehicle on the east side of the
street. The vehicle struck a parked car, spun out of control, struck a steel
fence along the wash, and then finally hit a power pole and came to rest. Any
occupants fled the scene prior to police arrival.
After approximately 20 minutes, the driver who had
fled the scene called police and told the dispatchers his location. Police
located the subject and Los Angeles County Fire paramedics arrived and rendered
first aid. The driver was determined to be driving under the influence. He
was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The District
Attorney will be reviewing the case for filing charges.
Petty Theft from
Vehicle
October 30 at 8:05 p.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 800 block of West Foothill. The victim parked
the vehicle in his complex parking lot and left the vehicle unlocked. When the
victim returned to the vehicle the next day, he saw that someone had taken a
coat, an Ipod and some Christmas ornaments from inside the vehicle.
Investigation continuing.
Outside Assist
- Secret Service Search Warrant
October 31 at 6:35 a.m., Monrovia detectives and patrol staff assisted the U.S. Secret Service in a search
warrant service at a location in the 400 block of East Greystone. One suspect was
arrested for five warrants, two were no-bail warrants, and a second suspect was
arrested for nine counts of identity fraud.
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.
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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