TIP OF THE WEEK - Heavy Rains expected tonight

Tip of the Week

Monrovia Preparing for Significant Rain Event on Friday,

February 28 - Flash Flood Watch 2/27-3/1

Below are a few helpful tips to follow during rain events:

 Don’t park cars on the street. If possible, keep vehicles in

the driveway or inside garages to prevent damage.

 Have sand bags and gravel bags on hand.

 Provide additional barricade protection temporarily across driveways if

necessary.

 Check on neighbors, especially seniors or those with limited mobility.

 Do not alter drainage flow to impact your neighbors. Work with neighbors to

minimize problems.

For more information go to the City of Monrovia website

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of February 24-26, 2014

Petty Theft From an Unlocked Vehicle
February 25 at 1:22 a.m., officers responded to the 600 block of Norumbega regarding
a theft from an unlocked vehicle. The victim parked her car earlier in the evening and
the property was returned to the owner. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
February 25 at 5:00 a.m., police responded to a burglary that just occurred in the 900
block of Norumbega. The resident heard a banging noise around his attached garage.
He attempted to turn on the lights in the house, but his power had been shut off. He
went outside and saw his garage door was open and three subjects wearing all dark
clothing ran out of his garage and fled. The resident immediately called 911. Officers
arrived and searched for the suspects, but did not locate them. The lock on the garage
door had been cut, but appears nothing was taken. The power had been shut off at the
outside electrical panel. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
February 25 at 8:13 p.m., a driver called police to report a silver Honda had collided into
two vehicles on the 210 Freeway and had exited at Mountain, the driver was possibly
DUI. An officer arrived and detained the driver of the silver Honda, who was determined
to be intoxicated. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence. The
California Highway Patrol was notified regarding the collision on the freeway.
Possession of Methamphetamine for Sales – Suspects Arrested
February 26 at 9:49 a.m., an employee from a business in the 300 block of West
Huntington felt uneasy when two male subjects that were acting suspiciously entered
the store and began to shop around. One of the subjects left the store and stood
outside and the other approached the counter. The employee alerted a customer to call
police. As officers arrived, both subjects were outside the business and began walking
toward a vehicle and were detained.
During the investigation, officers learned that the vehicle had been due back to a rental
company two days prior. They called the rental company, and the rental company
stated that they wanted the vehicle returned and would send an employee. During a
search of the vehicle, officers found methamphetamine inside a cigarette box in the
vehicle. The suspects were arrested.
Give False Identification to a Peace Officer / Warrant Arrest / Possession of
Stolen Property – Suspect Arrested
February 26 at 6:19 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for a vehicle code violation at
Palm and Mayflower. The passenger of the vehicle gave a false name to avoid being
arrested for a no-bail warrant, but eventually gave her correct name and was arrested.
She was also found to be in possession of a stolen credit card, which was added to her
charges. The suspect had her 15-month-old son with her at the time. No family could
be located, so the child was taken into protective custody.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of February 20-23, 2014

Grand Theft Auto – Suspects Arrested
February 20 at 3:40 p.m., an officer was on patrol in the 300 block of Genoa when he
located a stolen vehicle. The stolen vehicle went westbound on Genoa and the
occupants exited the truck and ran. They ran south between two apartment buildings.
An officer located the suspects in a parking garage and ordered them to stop, but they
decided to run. Both were detained in the rear of the building and arrested.
Theft From a Vehicle
February 20 at 12:23 p.m., police received a call reporting a theft from a vehicle in the
200 block of North Encinitas. The victim had miscellaneous clothing items stolen from
two of his cars. Both vehicles had been left unlocked in the driveway. The investigation
is continuing.
Criminal Threats – Suspect Arrested
February 20 at 9:43 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 400 block of West
Foothill regarding a family disturbance. The male suspect was intoxicated and forced
entry into his girlfriend's bedroom, threatening to harm her. The suspect left several
voice messages threatening to kill the victim. The suspect was arrested for Criminal
Threats and taken into custody, where he was held pending his court appearance.
Petty Theft – Suspect Arrested
February 21 at 4:31 p.m., loss prevention from a business in the 500 block of West
Huntington called police to report a suspect making a fraudulent return. The suspect
entered the store, selected an item, and then went to the return desk and returned the
item for cash without paying for the item. The loss prevention officer observed the
suspect making the fraudulent return and waited until the transaction was completed.
The suspect then went to the jewelry department. Officers arrived and the suspect was
arrested.
Theft From a Vehicle
February 21 at 5:32 p.m., the victim of a theft from her vehicle came into the police
department to report the crime. The incident occurred in the 500 block of East Lime
sometime overnight. The vehicle was left unlocked and the victim’s wallet and passport
were stolen from the center console. Charges had already been made on her credit
cards. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
February 22 at 7:21 a.m., police dispatch received a call reporting a vehicle with front
end collision damage heading east on Duarte from 4th Street. Officers arrived and
located the vehicle. After investigation, the male driver was determined to be driving
under the influence and was arrested. The driver could not recall what he had collided
into to cause the damage to his vehicle. An area check was conducted, but no signs of
a collision were located.
Thefts From Vehicles / Vehicle Burglary
February 22 in the early morning, three thefts from a vehicle and one vehicle burglary
were reported to police. The incidents occurred in the 800 block of Crescent, the 800
block of West Foothill, and the 600 block of East Lemon. In three of the incidents the
vehicles were left unlocked and in one a window was smashed to gain entry. In all four
incidents valuables were taken that were left in the vehicles.
Theft From a Vehicle
February 23 at 9:30 a.m., police received a call reporting a theft from a vehicle in the
900 block of West Huntington. The victim parked his vehicle in a hotel parking lot and
secured it. He returned to his vehicle the following morning and found the back seats
missing. The lift gate rear window had not been locked. The investigation is continuing.
Domestic Battery – Suspect Arrested
February 23 at 10:10 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of West Duarte Road
regarding a report of domestic violence. The female suspect and male victim have
been living together for many years and have two children together. The suspect threw
a toy truck at the victim, bit him, pushed and slapped him, and then broke a glass
picture frame over his head. She was arrested for domestic battery and taken into
custody.
Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Methamphetamine
– Suspect Arrested
February 24 at 2:30 a.m., a male subject called police to report his girlfriend had just left
the residence and was on her way to Foothill and Grand. He told police that she was
pregnant and was under the influence of heroin. An officer located and detained the
female subject at Grand and Foothill. She was determined not to be under the influence
of drugs and said she was trying to get away from the male suspect. While the officer
was talking to the female, the male suspect arrived. His actions indicated and officers
determined him to be under the influence of drugs. He was arrested. He told the officer
he was bringing the female subject's methamphetamine to her. He was found to be in
possession of methamphetamine, which was added to his charges.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of February 17-19, 2014

Vehicle Burglaries
February 17 in the early afternoon, two vehicle burglaries and one theft from a vehicle
were reported to police. The incidents occurred in the 200 block of Valle Vista, the 300
block of Valle Vista, and the 200 block of North Grand Avenue. Miscellaneous items
that were left in the vehicles were taken. One of the vehicles had been left unlocked,
and in one of the incidents a window was shattered to enter the vehicle. The
investigations are continuing.
Possession of Methamphetamine – Suspect Arrested
February 17 at 7:40 p.m., an officer was on patrol in the 600 block of South Mountain
when he saw a suspicious adult male subject at Olive and Mountain. He contacted the
subject, who consented to a pat down search for weapons or drugs. During the search,
the officer found one small baggie of methamphetamine. The subject was arrested and
taken into custody.
Assault – Suspect Arrested
February 18 at 6:30 p.m., a male subject called police to report he had just been
assaulted. He told officers he was sitting in his car when he was approached by a
former roommate who accused him of stealing a sleeping bag and then challenged him
to fight. When the victim refused to fight, the suspect pushed him and ripped the
victim's necklace from his neck and threw it on the ground. As the victim bent over to
pick up the necklace, the suspect kicked the victim in the face, causing his mouth to
bleed. The victim spit blood at the suspect and the suspect fled. The victim called
police.
Officers responded to the suspect's home, but he wasn't at the location. The suspect
walked into the police department lobby and turned himself in a few hours later. He
admitted to the crime and said he was attempting to instigate a fight with the victim. He
said he only fled to wash the blood off his face. The suspect was arrested.
Child Abuse – Suspect Arrested
February 18 at 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of West
Lemon regarding a family fight between a mother and her 14-year-old son. The mother
was intoxicated and was yelling at her son for no apparent reason. She pushed him to
the ground, punched him in the face several times, and scratched his body with her
fingernails. The 14-year-old boy did not fight back, but covered his face in defense.
Officers were called to the scene and the mother was arrested for child abuse. The boy
was released to his father, who does not live with the mother.
Assault Report
February 19 at 7:49 a.m., two female subjects were dropping off their kids at school in
the 200 block of Jasmine. They were driving on Jasmine in opposing lanes and their
mirrors collided. The drivers exited their vehicles and began arguing. One of the
females pushed the other and a fight ensued. Another parent saw the fight and
separated them. One of the subjects went to the police station to report the assault; the
other called from the scene, and then came to the station, as well. One of the females
was pregnant and complained of pain, so she was taken to a hospital. A verified
complaint will be filed with the District Attorney’s office on both parties.
Structure Fire
February 19 at 9:49 p.m., a female resident in the 100 block of South Mayflower called
9-1-1 because her apartment's kitchen had caught on fire. An officer arrived at the
location. The female said no one was inside, but the officer entered the apartment with
his patrol car's fire extinguisher in order to confirm the home had been completely
evacuated. After confirming no one was inside, he could see the flames rising from the
kitchen stove. He sprayed the flames with his extinguisher and the fire was quickly put
out, preventing it from spreading throughout the home and into other apartments in the
complex.

Tip of the Week

Walk This Way!
Taking Steps for Pedestrian Safety – This Information is Provided by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention Take steps to be safe when walking on roadways. This includes exercising
caution at intersections and crosswalks and increasing your visibility at night by wearing
retro-reflective clothing and carrying flashlights.

Walking is good for your health, and it's good for the environment too. But before you
head out on foot for a stroll, power walk, or errand, there are important safety tips to
remember.
What's the problem?
Pedestrians—people who travel by foot, wheelchair, stroller, or similar means—are
among the most vulnerable users of the road.
In the next 24 hours, on average, more than 460 people will be treated in an emergency
department for traffic-related pedestrian injuries. In the next 2 hours, on average, one
pedestrian will die from injuries in a traffic crash.
Take Steps for Safety
Whenever you're walking, keep these tips in mind:
 Cross the street at a designated crosswalk.
 Be careful at intersections where drivers may fail to yield the right-of-way to
pedestrians while turning onto another street.
 Increase your visibility at night by carrying a flashlight and wearing retro-reflective
clothing.
 It's safest to walk on a sidewalk, but if you must walk in the street, walk facing
traffic.
As pedestrians, children are at even greater risk of injury or death from traffic crashes
due to their small size, inability to judge distances and speeds, and lack of experience
with traffic rules.
 Nearly one in four traffic deaths among children ages 14 and under are
pedestrian deaths.
It's especially important to watch out for children's safety when they're walking
near traffic.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of February 13-16, 2014

Warrant – Suspect Arrested
February 13 at 12:37 p.m., an officer observed a subject at a park in the 300 block of
South Myrtle who he knew had an outstanding warrant out of Arcadia Police
Department for domestic violence. He detained and arrested the suspect for the
warrant.
Attempt Burglary
February 14 at 3:37 p.m., the principal of a learning center in the 1000 block of South
Canyon reported that someone attempted to break in on February 12. She said a
security camera shows a subject removing a window screen. Apparently the alarm
went off and the suspect fled. The investigation is continuing.
Battery / Mental Evaluation – Suspect Arrested
February 14 at 5:23 p.m., a woman and her husband were walking northbound on
Mauna Loa from Foothill when a mentally ill female subject began to chase them and
attempted to hit the woman. Another female subject attempted to tell the mentally ill
woman that her dogs had gotten out and she punched this female. Police responded
and took the woman to a hospital, where she was held for mental evaluation. The
female subject who was punched called police to press battery charges against the
subject.
Fraudulent Use of Travelers Checks – Suspects Arrested
February 14 at 5:29 p.m., a loss prevention officer from a business in the 500 block of
West Huntington called police to report a fraud in progress. Two females and one male
subject were attempting to use fraudulent traveler’s checks to make a purchase in the
store. The same subjects reportedly used fraudulent traveler’s checks at the Ontario
branch of the same store at 12:00 p.m. that same day. They were now at the Monrovia
store attempting to commit the same crime. Officers arrived and detained the three
suspects as they were exiting the store. All three suspects were arrested and taken into
custody for fraudulent use of traveler’s checks.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
February 14 at 7:05 p.m., a male and female who are homeless were sitting on a bench
in the park in the 300 block of South Myrtle. The male and female have been living
together for eight years. The male suspect punched the female victim in the head and
knocked her unconscious. Police responded and the suspect was arrested for domestic
violence. The suspect is confined to a wheelchair, has a medical condition, and could
not be housed at the Monrovia jail. He was taken to the Los Angeles County jail for
housing. A computer check revealed the suspect is the restrained party in a domestic
violence restraining order and the victim is the protected person.
Vehicle Burglary
February 15 at 8:24 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 300 block of South
Violet Avenue. The victim reported that his vehicle was broken into and a backpack
containing an iPad, iPod and other miscellaneous items was taken. The investigation is
continuing.
Felony Vandalism
February 15 at 1:11 p.m., the victim parked his vehicle at a hotel in the 700 block of
West Huntington at 2:00 a.m. in the morning. He went to his vehicle at 1:00 p.m. the
next day and saw the rear passenger side door had been kicked in. Writing had been
scratched into the paint and the right front fender area was damaged. The victim is
from Nevada and had no idea how the damaged occurred. The investigation is
continuing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
February 15 at 2:53 p.m., police responded to the report of a male and female pushing
each other in front of a residence in the 800 block of Alta Street. Officers arrived and
separated the subjects, who are boyfriend and girlfriend. The subjects recently moved
from Colorado to Monrovia and have been staying at her mother’s house. They were
involved in an argument and the male suspect choked the mother first and then the
girlfriend. The suspect had a cut on this hand from breaking a mirror. Monrovia Fire
Department paramedics responded and treated him for the injury. He was then arrested
and taken into custody.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of February 10-12, 2014

Grand Theft Auto / Vehicle Recovered
February 10 at 9:23 a.m., a parking control officer noticed a vehicle parked in a no
parking zone in the 100 block of West Central Avenue. The officer determined the
registered owner lived at an address nearby and the owner was contacted. The owner
said they last saw their vehicle in their driveway. It was determined that the vehicle had
been stolen and left a few blocks away. A police officer responded to take a report.
The investigation is continuing.
Wanted Person / Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested
February 10 at 10:47 p.m., an officer was on patrol in the 200 block of North Grand
Avenue when he saw a male subject who he recognized from a wanted persons flyer.
He detained the suspect and confirmed it was the person from the flyer. The suspect
was wanted for assault with a deadly weapon, a crime that occurred on February 7 in
the 300 block of South Myrtle Avenue. The suspect was arrested and taken into
custody.
Vehicle Burglary
February 11 at 6:03 a.m., police responded to the report of a vehicle burglary. A
resident in the 500 block of West Duarte parked her vehicle in the carport area of her
apartment complex in the evening. At approximately 4:40 a.m., she heard her car alarm
activate. She looked out her window and saw a tan Honda Accord parked next to her
vehicle that drove away with its lights blacked out. The victim saw three male Hispanics
in the vehicle. The loss consisted of two jackets, the vehicle manual and service
records. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto / Vehicle Recovered
February 11 at 7:06 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 700 block of South
Myrtle. The resident parked his vehicle in front of his residence in the evening and at
7:00 a.m. noticed it was missing. The vehicle was entered into the stolen vehicle
system and the LoJack system was activated. Officers received a hit and located the
vehicle in the 200 block of Stedman. There appeared to be no loss from the vehicle and
there was no sign of forced entry. It was discovered during the investigation that the
victim had left the valet key in the vehicle. The investigation is continuing.

Tip of the Week

Walk This Way! Taking Steps for Pedestrian Safety – This Information
is Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Take steps to be safe when walking on roadways. This includes exercising
caution at intersections and crosswalks and increasing your visibility at night by wearing
retro-reflective clothing and carrying flashlights.

Walking is good for your health, and it's good for the environment too. But before you
head out on foot for a stroll, power walk, or errand, there are important safety tips to
remember.

What's the problem?
Pedestrians—people who travel by foot, wheelchair, stroller, or similar means—are
among the most vulnerable users of the road.

In the next 24 hours, on average, more than 460 people will be treated in an emergency
department for traffic-related pedestrian injuries. In the next 2 hours, on average, one
pedestrian will die from injuries in a traffic crash.
Take Steps for Safety
Whenever you're walking, keep these tips in mind:
 Cross the street at a designated crosswalk.
 Be careful at intersections where drivers may fail to yield the right-of-way to
pedestrians while turning onto another street.
 Increase your visibility at night by carrying a flashlight and wearing retro-reflective
clothing.
 It's safest to walk on a sidewalk, but if you must walk in the street, walk facing
traffic.
As pedestrians, children are at even greater risk of injury or death from traffic crashes
due to their small size, inability to judge distances and speeds, and lack of experience
with traffic rules.
 Nearly one in four traffic deaths among children ages 14 and under are
pedestrian deaths.
It's especially important to watch out for children's safety when they're walking
near traffic.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of February 6-9, 2014

Robbery – Suspects Arrested
February 6 at 6:11 p.m., two juvenile suspects entered a business in the 700 block of
East Huntington and stole markers. When Loss prevention personnel confronted the
suspects outside the store, one of the juveniles ran through the parking lot toward
Shamrock and Huntington. The loss prevention officer grabbed the wrist of the second
suspect to prevent him from running away, but the suspect opened a folding knife with
his free hand and threatened the loss prevention officer. The second suspect fled
southwest through the parking lot. Officers were responding and they detained both
suspects. They were arrested and taken into custody. One of the juveniles was cited
out to a parent and the second was taken to juvenile hall.
Felony Vandalism / Resisting & Delaying a Peace Officer / Possession of
Marijuana – Suspect Arrested
February 7 at 9:45 p.m., an officer responded to the 900 block of West Walnut regarding
a vandalism that just occurred. The suspect, angry over not being able to get a ride
home to Baldwin Park, jumped on the hood of a vehicle. The hood was damaged and
witnesses saw the suspect kick in the windshield. As officers were arriving, the suspect
fled on foot. The Foothill Air Support Team helicopter was requested to help locate and
contain the suspect. The suspect was arrested after a short foot pursuit. The suspect
was searched and was found to be in possession of marijuana. The victim, the
registered owner of the vehicle, does not know the suspect.
Hit & Run Traffic Collision
February 9 at 2:41 a.m., dispatch received a call reporting a hit and run that occurred on
Montana and Myrtle. Two drivers were street racing. One of the drivers lost control and
they crashed into each other. One of the drivers then removed the steering wheel from
his vehicle and fled on foot. He was not located. The investigation is continuing.
Strong Armed Robbery
February 9 at 7:15 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 300 block of West
Huntington on the report of a robbery that just occurred. The suspect was in line to
make a small purchase. When he approached the cashier, he displayed a small
handgun and demanded money. The cashier gave the suspect money from her register
and the suspect got money out of the adjacent register. Witnesses described at least
two additional suspects who appeared to be lookouts. The suspect(s) left the store on
foot. An area check by patrol officers and the Foothill Air Support Team helicopter met
with negative results. The investigation is continuing.
Critical Missing Found
February 10 at 4:40 a.m., dispatch received a call regarding a critical missing adult from
a residence in the 200 block of West Colorado. A 19-year-old male subject with Autism
had walked away from a group home. A search of the area by staff members met with
negative results. A staff member requested assistance from police. A search was
begun and the subject was located in a nearby alley way and returned to the home.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of February 3-5, 2014

Petty Theft From a Vehicle
February 3 at 6:05 p.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 200 block of Violet.
The victim left the vehicle unlocked and unknown suspect(s) entered and took a radio
and a set of keys that were left in the vehicle. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
February 3 at 11:50 p.m., a security guard in a parking lot in the 200 block of East
Huntington saw three subjects wearing hooded sweatshirts walking away from his
vehicle. He went to his vehicle and discovered someone had broken into it and had
taken a GPS. He called police and an area check was made for the suspects, but they
were not located. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
February 4 at 6:30 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 500 block of West
Huntington. The victim parked his vehicle in a restaurant parking lot, locked the doors,
and went into the restaurant to eat. When he returned to his vehicle, he discovered
one of the rear windows was shattered and his backpack containing school supplies
had been taken. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
February 4 at 8:45 p.m., an officer observed a vehicle heading south on Alta Vista that
failed to yield for traffic on Foothill. The officer followed the vehicle and saw it swerving
into the opposing lane of traffic. He immediately stopped the vehicle, approached the
driver and could smell a strong odor of alcohol. The officer conducted field sobriety
tests and determined the driver was intoxicated. The driver was arrested and taken into
custody.
Hit & Run Traffic Collision / Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
February 5 at 7:23 p.m., a solo female driver was traveling west on Foothill and made
an unsafe left turn onto Violet, striking an oncoming vehicle that was traveling in the
opposite direction. That vehicle spun out of control and struck another vehicle. The
female driver fled the scene in her vehicle, heading south on violet; however, she was
now missing a tire and her vehicle was grinding its metal wheel into the pavement. She
made it all the way to Violet and Colorado, where she was stopped by police. Field
sobriety tests were conducted and it was determined that the female was too intoxicated
to drive a vehicle safely. She was arrested for Hit and Run and Driving Under the
Influence. No one was injured in the collision.

Tip of the Week

California’s 2014 DUI Enforcement Campaign
‘Report Drunk Drivers. Call 911’
The following is a list of tips and signs that will help to identify Drunk Drivers
on the road. If you see a driver that appears to be driving under the
influence, call 911 and report their location to police.
 Weaving/swerving in and out of the lane
 Weaving within the lane quite noticeably
 Traveling at speeds much slower than the flow of traffic
 Braking erratically or stopping in the lane
 Sudden stops for signal lights and slow start once they change
 Remaining at the signal lights once they turn green – asleep at the wheel
 Making wide turns and/or cutting the corner striking the curb
 Headlights off at night or on high beams
 Driving with the turn signals on
 Straddling the center line of the road or lane lines
 The Driver looks intoxicated – starring straight ahead, face close to the windshield,
and/or appears to by quite sleepy
 Finally Aggressive driving – speed, tailgating and multiple lane changes or unsafe
passing may be the tell-tale signs of intoxication

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of January 30-February 2, 2014

Warrant – Suspect Arrested

January 30 at 4:09 p.m., an officer on patrol observed a male subject at a park in the 300 block of South Myrtle who he knew had an outstanding warrant.  As the officer walked toward the subject to contact him, the subject tossed his backpack behind him.  The officer saw what appeared to be a handgun behind the subject.  The officer drew his weapon and detained the subject and others near him.  The handgun turned out to be a BB gun.  The subject was arrested for his outstanding warrant.

Narcotics Search Warrant – Suspects Arrested

The Monrovia Police Department Special Enforcement Team was conducting a narcotics investigation and information led them to a location in North Hills, California.  On January 31, Monrovia’s Special Enforcement Team with the assistance of the Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Task Force (LA IMPACT) served a narcotics search warrant at an address in the 15000 block of Lassen in North Hills, California.  At 7:10 a.m., LA IMPACT safely served the search warrant and Monrovia’s Special Enforcement Team conducted the investigation. 

The investigation uncovered a working hydroponic marijuana grow house which included three rooms with sophisticated equipment and 244 plants.  Inside the living area of the house, $1,800 and approximately 11 pounds of dried marijuana was seized.  Since it appeared the suspects were stealing power by bypassing the electrical box, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power investigators were notified.  They responded to the location and confirmed the theft of electricity.

Two adults, one male and one female, were arrested and taken to the Monrovia Police Department, where they were booked and charged for cultivation, possession of marijuana for sales and grand theft.  As the theft of electricity being investigated by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is ongoing, police released the two suspects, pending further investigation.

Warrant – Suspect Arrested

January 31 at 9:33 a.m., Monrovia officers assisted the West San Gabriel Valley Anti-Crime Task Force in conducting an address verification and compliance check on an individual that resides in the 700 block of West Foothill.  The subject was located and arrested for a parole violation warrant.  He was booked and then taken to county jail.

Commercial Robbery

February 2 at 10:15 p.m., a robbery was reported at a business in the 300 block of West Huntington.  Two suspects tried to enter a store on Huntington, but the front door was locked and the store staff would not open the door.  The two suspects then walked across Alta Vista to another business and both suspects entered the store.  One of the suspects showed a semi-automatic weapon and demanded money.  The employee complied and gave money to the suspect.  The same suspect then ordered the employee and a customer to the back of the store.  Both suspects then fled the location in an unknown direction.  The investigation is continuing.