Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of April 15-17, 2013

Residential Burglary

April 15 at 2:46 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 800 block of South Mayflower.  The resident left her residence at 7:30 a.m. and returned home at 2:46 p.m. to discover the front door wide open.  A rear window was smashed and property was taken.  The investigation is continuing.

Violation of Court Order – Suspect Arrested

April 17 at 5:11 p.m., a known subject with a restraining order that prevents him from loitering at Library Park was observed in the park by an officer on patrol.  He was detained; the restraining order was confirmed, and he was arrested for the violation.

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested

April 17 at 11:23 p.m., an officer contacted a suspicious subject in the area of Montana and Primrose.  The subject consented to a search of his person, and during the search, the officer located a syringe in his possession.  He was arrested and cited out in the field for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Tip of the Week

Homeland Security “If you see something, Say Something” Campaign

In light of the tragic event that occurred in Boston this week, the Monrovia Police Department would like to make our community aware of how they can report suspicious activity.  Following is information on “If you see something, say something,” a homeland security awareness campaign on how to recognize, and the importance of reporting, suspicious activity to local law enforcement.

The nationwide "If You See Something, Say Something™" public awareness campaign - is a simple and effective program to raise public awareness of indicators of terrorism and terrorism-related crime, and to emphasize the importance of reporting suspicious activity to the proper local law enforcement authorities.  For information on the program, click on Homeland Security.