Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of December 16-18, 2013

Warrants – Suspect Arrested

December 16 at 8:20 p.m., an officer on patrol observed a male subject he recognized and knew had outstanding warrants for his arrest.  The subject was walking through a rear alley behind a business in the 600 block of West Huntington.  A computer check confirmed the male had three drug warrants for his arrest.  The male was stopped and arrested for the warrants.

Warrant – Suspect Arrested

December 17 at 12:40 a.m., police dispatch received a call reporting a male subject chasing a female subject in the 700 block of West Foothill.  Officers arrived and saw a male subject run north from Foothill to an alley.  A resident advised officers of the apartment the subject went into.  Officers knocked on the door and eventually located a 16-year-old male hiding inside.  He said he ran because he had a warrant for his arrest.  A computer check revealed he did have a no-bail felony warrant for grand theft.  While searching the area, officers located a stolen Honda Accord in a carport off the alley that had been stolen out of El Monte and had the ignition punched.  The owner of the vehicle was notified and retrieved her vehicle.  The male was arrested and taken to Eastlake Juvenile Detention Facility pending his court date.

Passing a Counterfeit Bill / Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor – Suspects Arrested

December 17 at 11:40 a.m., a staff member from Monrovia High School called to report a student had passed a fictitious five-dollar bill.  An officer arrived and interviewed several students, who admitted they had passed the five-dollar bill, and that they had passed a twenty-dollar bill the previous day.  One of the students told the officer that the money was given to them by a parent. 

Detectives responded to the School District Office and managed to retrieve the bill that was passed the previous day.  The parent was called in and admitted she told her son the bill was fictitious and she said she wanted to teach him a lesson if he was caught with the bill.  She also admitted that she had two additional bills at her residence and later retrieved the bills.  The students and the parent were subsequently arrested and charged.  They were later released on citations to appear in court.

Domestic Violence Arrest

December 17 at 9:36 p.m., dispatch received a call reporting a female subject running down the street in the 100 block of North Sunset, yelling for someone to call police.  Officers responded and located the female subject.  Upon investigation, they learned the female had been in an argument with her husband regarding the family business.  During the argument, the husband choked the female, causing an injury to her neck.  He let her go and she ran out of the house in a panic.  The husband was questioned and then arrested.  The female was taken to a local hospital, where she was treated and an emergency protective order was obtained.

Tip of the Week

Home Burglary Prevention

Criminals look for easy targets.  Burglars, watch for homes that are dark and seem to be temporarily unoccupied.  Residential burglary prevention continues to be a focus of the Monrovia Police Department.  Police officer presence in neighborhoods, investigators working surveillance, following up on leads and tips, and recovering stolen property are all part of preventing residential burglaries and property crime. 

Here is what you can do to help:

Lock all of your doors and windows when you are not home.  Leave any exterior lights on if they are not sensor activated.

Make sure that all side gates are locked and secured.

If you have an alarm system, activate it, even if you will be away for just a few minutes. 

If you have surveillance cameras affixed to the exterior of your property, make sure you periodically check them to ensure they are working properly. 

Ensure that all of your hedges and or bushes are trimmed from the front of your residence so that your house is not concealed from the street.

Never leave old newspapers, mail or door leaflets piled up on the front steps of your residence.

Never leave valuables in plain view from the outside. 

If you have valuables, please secure them in either a safe or safe deposit box at your local bank.

Always take an active role in getting to know your neighborhood.

Keep your eyes open to suspicious activity in your neighborhood and always do your part as a good witness.  Never attempt to stop a crime; always call 911.

The most important deterrent in preventing property crime is you, the resident.  It is very easy for you to take an active role in keeping your property safe.  It is extremely important for residents to discourage a would-be thief and make their job as difficult and time consuming as possible.  And if you see something suspicious happening in your neighborhood, do not hesitate to call police and report it.

Vehicle Burglary Prevention 

DON'T FILL YOUR VEHICLE WITH GIFTS FOR THIEVES!

It only takes a few seconds for thieves to break into your vehicle and steal your valuables.

It only takes a few seconds to remove your valuables and secure your vehicle.

Don't Be a Victim!

Auto-burglary prevention starts by limiting the criminal's opportunity to commit the crime and can be accomplished with very little time and effort.  Criminals are looking for something to steal - don't supply the valuables.  Leaving your valuables in your vehicle instantly makes your car a target for thieves.

Take a few seconds to prevent auto-burglary!

The University of Oklahoma Police Department offers great auto-burglary prevention tips. Click on The Police Notebook to visit their website.