Monday, July 31, 2017

Highlighted Activity for July 27-30, 2017

Attempt Residential Burglary
July 27at 8:48 a.m., a resident in the 300 block of N. May called police to report two suspicious subjects on the side of her neighbor’s home. The resident was washing her vehicle in her driveway and watched the subjects look into the home and remove the window screen. The subjects fled east on Prospect in a silver 4 door vehicle prior to officers’ arrival. The investigation is ongoing.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery – Suspect Arrested
July 27 at 5:10 p.m., officers on patrol in the 2000 block of South Myrtle located a stolen vehicle. The officers made a traffic stop and detained two female suspects. The driver was detained and taken into custody.
Weapon Offense / Suspended License – Suspect Arrested
July 27 at 10:28 p.m., an officer on patrol in the area of Lime and Canyon stopped a motorcyclist for a vehicle code violation. The motorcyclist had a passenger not wearing a helmet. Further investigation revealed that the driver had a firearm in a compartment of the motorcycle and neither the driver or the passenger had a valid license.
Vehicle Burglary
July 28 at 3:28 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 900 block of W. Huntington Dr. regarding a vehicle burglary. The victim parked and locked her vehicle and went into the establishment to eat lunch. She returned about an hour later to find her vehicle window had been shattered, no loss could be determined. The investigation is continuing.
Elder Abuse
July 28 at 3:40 p.m., officers responded an elder abuse call. The hospital called the police to report an elderly woman was being treated for a back injury caused by a family member and an Adult Protective Services referral was being completed. Officers made contact with the victim who said her son pushed her causing her to fall. The investigation is ongoing.
Warrant / Possession Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
July 29 at 3:34 a.m., an officer was on patrol in the 100 block of W. Duarte and noticed
a vehicle with a broken tail lamp. The officer stopped the vehicle for the violation and
further investigation revealed the driver had a no bail warrant and had
methamphetamine in his possession. The suspect was taken into custody and booked.
Vehicle Burglary
July 29 at 11:16 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 300 block of Grand. The
victim parked and locked his vehicle in front of his home on July 27. When he returned
to his vehicle, he noticed his third row seat had been stolen from his vehicle. No
witnesses, forced entry or evidence was found. The investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
July 29 at 6:56 p.m., a domestic violence incident was reported in the 1000 block of
Orange. Officers arrived and determined a male subject at the residence was the
primary aggressor. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Commercial Burglary
July 30 at 8:01 a.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 300 block of W.
Huntington on the report of a burglary. The employee arrived for work in the morning
and noticed the front window was smashed. The officers conducted an interior check
and discovered someone tried to open the safe, possibly with a sledge hammer. No
loss was noted other than the broken window. The investigation is continuing
Petty Theft – Suspect Arrested
July 30 at 1:50 p.m., a theft of an antique bicycle was reported by employees at a
business in the 400 block of S. Myrtle. An area search was done and an officer noticed
a female in the area of Maple and Primrose with a bicycle wheel. Apparently the tires
did not have any air in them and the suspect approached a local business owner asking
to help put air in them. The officer arrested the female who was later cited and
released.
Residential Burglary
July 30 at 6:26 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 100 block of N. Sunset.
The resident had an open house and during the open house a ring, one thousand
dollars and some credit cards were stolen. The investigation is on-going.
Vehicle Burglary
July 30 at 8:13 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 800 block of E. Olive. The
victim locked her vehicle, but left a window slightly down and walked to the skate park.
A few minutes later she saw some subjects loitering near her vehicle. When she walked
towards them, they got into a vehicle and fled. Her iPhone 7 was stolen from inside her
vehicle. Investigation is ongoing.
Theft / Traffic Offense – Suspect Arrested
July 31 at 12:37 a.m., an officer on patrol in the 700 block of E. Huntington stopped a
bicyclist for a vehicle code violation. Further investigation revealed the subject was in
possession of a stolen credit card. The suspect was taken into custody and booked.
Resisting / Delaying – Suspect Arrested
July 31 at 4:02 a.m., an officer on patrol in the area of California and Lemon conducted
a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding. The driver was showing symptoms of being
under the influence. When the officer asked him to exit the vehicle, the subject would
not comply and began reaching for the center console. Officers ordered the subject out
of the vehicle and as soon as he exited the vehicle, he attempted to run and became
resistive as the officers tried to detain him. The suspect was apprehended, arrested and
booked.

Sunday, July 30, 2017

MPD on street last night 7:30PM

As many were aware last night MPD was on the street.  I did ask as requested by some of you when they were done, what the issue was.  Their answer was "incident resolved".  I asked specifically it it were a burglary and I got that response, assume it wasn't.

Highlighted Activity for July 24-26, 2017


Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
July 24 at 9:14 p.m., officers responded to a call reporting a subject passed out inside a vehicle in the 800 block of W. Duarte Road. Through investigation, the officers determined the subject was intoxicated and had been driving. The subject was arrested for driving under the influence and taken into custody.
Critical Missing – Subject Located
July 24 at 11:03 p.m., an 82-year-old man with Alzheimer’s was reported missing from a residence in the 200 block of Montana. Officers were dispatched and began canvassing the area. Police dispatch began calling local jurisdictions to advise them of the critical missing, and while talking to an employee from Metro, it was discovered that sheriff’s deputies were with the missing person at the Arcadia Metro Station. The subject was reunited with his family.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
July 25 at 11:20 p.m., an officer on patrol observed a vehicle speeding on Myrtle. The officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and observed the driver displaying symptoms of being intoxicated. After further investigation, the driver was determined to be driving under the influence and was arrested.
Residential Burglary
July 26 at 6:29 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 800 block of W. Duarte Road. Unknown suspect(s) entered through an unsecured sliding door at the rear of the location and took two laptops and several credit cards. The credit cards were then used at a gas station and a store in Pasadena. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
July 26 at 7:28 p.m., a grand theft incident was reported at a hotel in the 300 block of W. Foothill. A male, White suspect entered the hotel and stole a bag of golf clubs. He fled the location on foot. The investigation is continuing.

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Highlighted Activity for July 20-23, 2017


Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Verified Complaint Filed
July 20 at 6:00 p.m., a disturbing subject was reported at a business in the 200 block of E. Duarte. An officer responded and located the subject driving a vehicle near the location. Through investigation, the officer determined the subject was driving under the influence of a controlled substance and he was found to be in possession of hypodermic needles. He was taken to a hospital for treatment. A verified complaint will be submitted to the District Attorney for filing consideration.
Injury Traffic Collision / Missing Person Located
July 20 at 10:15 p.m., an officer responded to the report of an injury traffic collision in the 800 block of W. Chestnut. A vehicle traveling east on Chestnut moved to the right and collided with a parked vehicle. The driver, a 94-year-old male, suffered injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. He was disoriented and he thought he was in another city. The subject had been reported as a missing person from Los Angeles.
Residential Burglary
July 20 at 10:45 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 200 block of El Nido. The resident left the location at approximately 1:00 p.m. When she returned at 10:45 p.m., she found her home and been broken into and ransacked. A small safe and other miscellaneous items were taken. The investigation is continuing.
Battery – Verified Complaints Filed
July 21 at 12:31 a.m., a battery incident was reported in the area of Primrose and Linwood. Two subjects were involved in a fight. The suspects know each other and both desired prosecution. Verified complaints will be completed and submitted to the District Attorney’s office for filing consideration.
Violation of Restraining Order – Suspect Arrested
July 21 at 8:30 a.m., officers were on patrol in the 200 block of W. Huntington when they saw a male and female that are the subjects involved in a restraining order. The female subject has a valid domestic violence court order to protect her from the male subject. Officers contacted the male as he was leaving the area and took him into custody for violation of the court order. The suspect was booked and is being held pending his court appearance.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
July 21 at 3:47 p.m., officers were on patrol in the 400 block of E. Walnut when they
recognized a subject they knew had a number of outstanding warrants. The suspect has
been evading arrest. Officers contacted the suspect and placed him under arrest. The
suspect was booked and is being held pending his court appearance.
Elder Abuse – Suspect Arrested
July 21 at 9:03 p.m., officers responded to the 800 block of W. Duarte regarding a
disturbing subject. The suspect threatened his 84-year-old grandmother and pushed
her. She was fearful because of prior acts of violence. The suspect was arrested for
elder abuse.
Warrants / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
July 21 at 10:43 p.m., officers contacted two subjects in the 1300 block of S. Magnolia.
One subject was found to have warrants for her arrest. When she was searched, she
was also found to be in possession of hypodermic syringes. She was arrested and later
released to an outside agency on the warrants.
Resisting and Delaying a Peace Officer – Suspect Arrested
July 22 at 1:29 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 1600 block of S. Mountain
regarding suspicious persons in the area. Upon their arrival, one of the subjects ran. A
foot pursuit ensued and the suspect was taken into custody. He was arrested for
resisting and delaying a peace officer. He was booked and released on a citation to
appear in court.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
July 22 at 3:12 a.m., an officer observed a vehicle commit several traffic violations at the
intersection of Mountain and Huntington. He followed the vehicle and noticed the driver
was swerving. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was determined to be under the
influence of alcohol. He was arrested for DUI and taken into custody.
Vehicle Burglary
July 22 at 6:00 a.m., the victim parked and locked her vehicle in front of her home the
night before. Sometime during the night, unknown suspects entered her vehicle and
stole the registration from the glovebox. Nothing else was taken. The investigation is
continuing.
Bicycle Theft
July 22 at 8:30 a.m., a theft of bicycles was reported in the 1800 block of S. Alta Vista.
Two bicycles were taken from an open garage. No evidence or witnesses were located
and nothing else in the garage had been disturbed. The investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
July 22 at 1:49 p.m., a domestic violence incident was reported in the 1300 block of S.
Mayflower. A male and female were reported to be verbally arguing in a parked vehicle.
Officers arrived and contacted the female, who was now standing outside the car and
had visible facial injuries. The male subject had left the area. The victim was treated at
the scene, but refused to be taken to the hospital. The investigation revealed her
boyfriend had battered her during an argument and fled prior to police arriving. Officers
located the suspect a short distance away and arrested him. The suspect was booked
and is being held pending his court appearance.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
July 22 at 7:04 p.m., an officer on patrol in the 300 block of E. Lemon saw a vehicle
attempting to park. The officer saw the vehicle collide into a parked vehicle. The officer
contacted the driver and, through investigation, determined he was driving under the
influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested for DUI and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence / Hit and Run Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
July 23 at 12:04 a.m., dispatch received numerous calls reporting a vehicle had crashed
into a structure in the 100 block of S. Mountain. Officers arrived and found the driver
had fled the scene on foot. The occupant of the house the vehicle crashed into was
uninjured and none of the vehicle occupants were injured. The driver was located at
Mountain and Olive. He was identified by several witnesses and showed signs of
intoxication. An investigation was conducted and the driver was arrested for DUI.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
July 23 at 1:49 a.m., officers were working a DUI patrol assignment and observed a
vehicle speeding on Myrtle. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver showed signs of
intoxication. A DUI investigation was conducted and the driver was determined to be too
intoxicated to operate his vehicle safely. The driver was arrested for DUI.

Friday, July 21, 2017

Wallet lost on the Street

This showed up on FB this morning.  A young man says he lost his wallet on our street, possibly near 156.  If you find it let me know and I'll get with Ms Diaz and let her know.

Highlighted Activity for July 17-19, 2017

Child Annoying / Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested July 17 at 9:04 p.m., police dispatch received multiple calls reporting an adult male chasing another adult male, who was holding a baby, in the area of Myrtle and Duarte. Officers arrived quickly and found several parents with children, who stated that the male had approached them and claimed that their child was his. Officers located the suspect and detained him. Their investigation revealed that the suspect was under the influence of a controlled substance. He was arrested and booked for several offenses.
Traffic Collision / Driving Under the Influence July 17 at 10:19 p.m., a traffic collision was reported in the area of Magnolia and Palm. A pickup truck was traveling on Magnolia and collided into multiple parked vehicles. The driver of the truck was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. Due to the injuries he sustained during the collision, he was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary July 18 at 3:37 a.m., police responded to a commercial burglary report at a business in the 900 block of W. Huntington. Unknown suspects shattered the front door to gain access to the business. The suspects entered and exited the location within 30 seconds, and then fled in a small silver sedan, heading west on Huntington. The suspects are described as two males wearing hooded sweatshirts. Officers conducted an area check, but were unable to locate the suspects. There was no loss other than the repair cost to fix the front door. The investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary July 18 at 6:00 a.m., a commercial burglary was reported at a business in the 100 block of W. Foothill. Sometime during the night, unknown suspects shattered the front window and entered the business after hours. The suspects removed the register and fled. The investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested July 19 at 10:37 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 700 block of W. Duarte Road. A caller reported a male subject in front of the location, striking a female. Officers responded and located a witness that confirmed the report and told officers the couple had gone into the residence. Officers located both subjects inside the residence and confirmed the report. The male subject was arrested for domestic violence and taken into custody.
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested July 19 at 4:02 p.m., a male subject was reported trespassing at a residence in the 1200 block of S. Sherman. Officers responded and located the subject inside the residence. The officers confirmed that a no-trespassing order had been issued to the subject. He was arrested for violation of the court order.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested July 19 at 6:40 p.m., a possible drunk driver was reported leaving a gas station in the 1500 block of S. Myrtle. The driver seen entering the 210 Freeway at Myrtle. Officers located the driver at the 210 and 605 Freeway interchange and conducted a traffic stop. After investigation, the driver was determined to be driving under the influence and was arrested and taken into custody.
Weapon Offense – Suspect Arrested July 19 at 6:55 p.m., an employee from a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain called police to report a possible shoplifting in progress. Officers arrived and detained the subject outside of the store. It was determined that the subject did not actually commit a theft, however he was in possession of a shuriken, a martial arts throwing star. He was arrested for the weapon offense.

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Highlighted Activity for July 13-16, 2017

Injury Traffic Collision
July 13 at 11:00 a.m., a vehicle collision involving injuries was reported at a business lot in the 1400 block of S. Shamrock. A staff member was driving a customer’s vehicle and hit another employee that was driving a golf cart. The driver of the golf cart suffered a minor head injury and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Vehicle Burglary
July 14 at 7:03 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in a business parking lot in the 500 block of S. Mountain Avenue. The victim parked and locked her vehicle in the parking lot and 6:00 a.m. When she returned at 7:00 a.m., she noticed her rear passenger side window was shattered. The victim reported that she had left her satchel on the rear seat of the vehicle. The suspect smashed the window, reached in and fled with the satchel. The investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting / Battery – Suspect Arrested
July 14 at 12:43 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain Avenue. A suspect was attempting to leave the business with store merchandise without paying. As the suspect approached the exit doors, he was confronted by the victim who tried to detain him. The suspect battered the victim and attempted to flee. The suspect was detained by loss prevention personnel and placed under citizen’s arrest for battery. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Criminal Threats – Suspect Arrested
July 14 at 8:15 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 700 block of E. Central regarding a subject threatening an employee at the location. The suspect drove to Monrovia from Bakersfield after speaking to a salesman on the phone and confirming they had a vehicle he wanted to buy at the price he wanted to pay. When the suspect arrived at the dealership, the vehicle had already been sold. This infuriated the suspect because he had driven so far and he began threatening to harm the salesman. The suspect was arrested form criminal threats.
Residential Burglary
July 15 at 12:37 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 800 block of W. Hillcrest. The victim called police to report she had just returned home and found a female suspect inside her residence. The suspect fled, running east and out of sight.
Officers responded and searched the area, but were unable to locate the suspect. The
investigation revealed the suspect made entry into the home through a back sliding
glass door and fled when she was confronted by the homeowner. Miscellaneous jewelry
was missing. The investigation is continuing.
Fight in Progress / Possible Hit and Run Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
July 15 at 7:14 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 100 block of Los Angeles
regarding subjects fighting and a gun was reportedly seen. When officers arrived, there
were multiple subjects and multiple vehicles in the area, including an unoccupied
abandoned vehicle. The driver of that vehicle was found hiding on the roof of a home in
the area. He was apprehended by officers, arrested and cited for resisting and delaying
officers. No gun was located and the reporting party admitted she did not see a gun.
Further investigation revealed only a minor conflict had occurred and no other arrests
were made.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
July 16 at 1:58 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of W. Lemon
regarding a subject trying to break into a home. The officers arrived and found a male
subject outside the residence and he was extremely intoxicated. He thought he was at a
friend’s house. The subject was too intoxicated to care for his own safety. He was
arrested for public intoxication.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
July 16 at 6:43 a.m., a witness called police and reported a male suspect battering a
female in the 300 block of W. Chestnut. Officers arrived and detained both parties
involved. The investigation revealed that although there were no visible injuries, the
male had battered the female subject, who is his girlfriend. The suspect was arrested
and taken into custody.
Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
July 16 at 9:45 a.m., an officer was on patrol in the 400 block of W. Olive when he
observed a male subject on a bicycle that ran a stop sign. The officer stopped the
subject and found he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. During a search of his
person, drugs were found in his pocket. The suspect was arrested for drug possession
and the warrant.
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
July 16 at 3:30 p.m., a suspect was reported trespassing at a business in the 700 block
of E. Huntington. The suspect has been served with a no-trespassing order for the
location. Officers arrived, located the suspect and detained him. The video surveillance
confirmed the suspect had entered the store in violation of the trespassing order. The
suspect was arrested and issued a citation to appear in court on the charges.

Friday, July 14, 2017

Highlighted Activity for July 10-12, 2017

Petty Theft – Suspect Arrested
July 10 at 1:00 p.m., officers responded to the report of a male, adult suspect running west, away from a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain Avenue. The subject had been seen taking a pair of bolt cutters from the store without paying for them. The suspect was located by police near the Metro Station. He was arrested and issued a citation to appear in court on the charges.
Disturbing Subject / Warrants – Suspect Arrested
July 10 at 8:16 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of W. Duarte regarding a disturbing subject in the parking lot. The subject was detained and a computer check revealed she had multiple warrants for her arrest. She was arrested without incident and taken into custody.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
July 10 at 10:06 p.m., a resident in the 600 block of E. Lime called police to report a female subject who was acting suspicious. She walked up to his residence and asked if she could have a beer with him. Officers arrived, detained the female and discovered she was in possession of drug paraphernalia. She was arrested and issued a citation to appear in court on the charges.
Vandalism – Suspect Arrested
July 11 at 1:04 a.m., officers responded to a motel in the 700 block of W. Huntington on the report of disturbing subjects inside one of the motel rooms. Officers arrived and contacted the subjects. One of the female subjects in the room became very upset because the motel staff called the police and she flipped a table over, causing a portion of the table to break. She was arrested for vandalism.
Petty Theft
July 11 at 9:39 a.m., a bicycle was reported stolen from the 500 block of W. Huntington. The victim secured his bike to a bike rack at work and decided to walk home after work on July 10, leaving the bike. He saw his bike in the bike rack when he left. When he returned the next day at 8:00 a.m., he discovered his bike was missing, with the
exception of his front tire, which was still locked to the rack. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
July 11 at 12:00 p.m., a grand theft was reported to police that occurred in the 200 block of McKinley Place. The victim parked his vehicle on the street in front of his residence the evening before. He returned to his vehicle in the morning and started it. He immediately heard a loud noise and then discovered the catalytic converter had been cut off of his vehicle. The investigation is continuing.
Vandalism
July 12 at 12:05 a.m., a vandalism incident was reported at a business in the 1800 block of S. Myrtle. The cleaning crew arrived to clean the business and noticed the front window was cracked. A large rock was found next to the window. No suspects were seen. The investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary
July 12 at 3:59 a.m., officers responded to an alarm activation at a business in the 700 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and saw there was an open door. Surveillance footage revealed a male Hispanic suspect using a pry bar to open the exit doors. He entered the business, took three cashboxes from the registers and fled through the same door. He entered a black, 4-door BMW on the passenger side and the vehicle fled the area, heading east on Huntington. The cashboxes were all empty. The investigation is continuing.
Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
July 12 at 10:10 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 700 block of S. Fifth regarding a suspicious female subject loitering on private property. When the officer arrived, he detained the subject, who started reaching into a black jacket. The officer told her to take her hand out of the jacket, which she did, and placed something under the jacket. During a search, the officer recovered a small purse under the jacket, which contained a baggie of methamphetamine and a drug smoking pipe. The suspect was arrested for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Monday, July 10, 2017

Highlighted Activity for July 6-9, 2017

Commercial Burglary
July 6 at 1:41 a.m., a commercial burglary was reported at a business in the 400 block of W. Huntington. Two male suspects were seen on video surveillance wearing hooded sweatshirts and jeans. They shattered the front door of the business and took a safe which contained cash out of an office and fled. The investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary
July 6 at 2:19 a.m., a commercial burglary was reported at a business in the 600 block of W. Huntington. Unknown suspects shattered the front door of the business. It is unknown if anything was taken, as the loss could not be determined until the owners could respond and inventory the business. The investigation is continuing.
Found Property
July 6 at 8:03 a.m., employees from a business in the 300 block of W. Evergreen called police to report two safes they found in the parking lot. The safes were smashed and there were papers, checks and coins on the ground. An officer arrived and saw that the paperwork and checks belonged to a business located in the 600 block of W. Huntington. The second safe belonged to a business in the 400 block of W. Huntington. The business were burglarized that morning. The investigation is continuing.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Suspect Arrested
July 6 at 8:32 a.m., officers on patrol in the 400 block of N. Alta Vista observed a suspicious vehicle and stopped to check it and the occupants. A computer check revealed the vehicle was stolen. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Vehicle vs. Pedestrian
July 7 at 12:40 a.m., a pedestrian was attempting to cross Myrtle at the intersection of Cypress and was struck by a vehicle traveling north on Myrtle. The pedestrian sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Suspicious Persons / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
July 7 at 1:47 a.m., officers were on patrol in the 200 block of W. Maple when they observed two suspicious subjects in the area. They detained the suspects and while
doing a pat down search for weapons, drug paraphernalia was found on one of the
subjects and he was arrested.
Vehicle Burglary
July 7 at 8:36 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 1200 block of N. Canyon. The
victim parked and locked her vehicle on Canyon and went to take a walk in the park.
When the victim returned, she found her purse was missing from the trunk. There were
no signs of forced entry. The investigation is continuing.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
July 7 at 11:30 a.m., officers were on patrol in the 300 block of W. Huntington when they
noticed two subjects on bicycles whom they recognized from prior contacts. One of the
subjects is known to be on probation for theft. Officers made contact with the two
subjects and during a subsequent search of their persons, a methamphetamine pipe
was located in one of the subject’s pockets. The subject was arrested and taken into
custody.
Fireworks – Suspects Arrested
July 7 at 7:25 p.m., officers heard fireworks being set off and saw a group of juveniles in
the area. They were detained and found to be in possession of illegal fireworks. Two
were cited and all were picked up by their parents.
Driving Under the Influence / Warrants – Suspect Arrested
July 8 at 1:58 a.m., officers on patrol in the 100 block of E. Evergreen saw a vehicle
driving during darkness with no headlights. The driver was stopped and, through
investigation, was found to be driving under the influence of marijuana. He was also
found to have warrants out of Ohio, which were confirmed. He was arrested and taken
into custody.
Commercial Burglary
July 8 at 2:41 a.m., officers responded to a business in the 900 block of E. Huntington
regarding a burglary alarm activation. The suspects are described as two male Blacks.
They used a crow bar to gain entry and took drugs from the pharmacy area. They fled
the area in a silver SUV.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
July 8 at 12:39 p.m., a shoplifting incident was reported at a business in the 500 block of
W. Huntington. Loss prevention personnel at the business observed a subject enter the
store, select merchandise and leave the store without paying for the items. The suspect
was confronted outside the store and escorted back inside. The suspect was arrested
by police and released with a citation to appear in court on the charges.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
July 8 at 1:35 p.m., loss prevention at a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington
called police to report a shoplifter. They observed the suspect entering the store,
selecting merchandise and leaving the store without paying for the items. The suspect
was confronted outside the store and escorted back inside. The suspect was also found
to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The suspect was arrested and issued a
citation for the theft. He was later transferred to the custody of Glendora Police
Department on the warrant.
Robbery
July 8 at 7:56 p.m., a robbery was reported at a business in the 900 block of W.
Huntington. Two male Black suspects entered the store wearing surgical masks and
ordered both employees into a back room with a black semi-automatic handgun. They
ordered the employees to open the safe and put all of the cell phones that were inside
the safe into a laundry type bag the suspect had with him. They also demanded money
from the register before fleeing the location. The investigation is continuing.
Fraud / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
July 9 at 8:04 a.m., an officer on patrol in the area of Chestnut and Magnolia stopped a
vehicle for a vehicle code violation. During a consent search of the vehicle, the driver
was found to be in possession of stolen mail, drug paraphernalia and evidence of fraud.
The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Mail Tampering
July 9 at 9:55 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of Granite
regarding missing mail. The victim said he did not check his mailbox for about two
weeks. When he checked it that day, he found it open and with no mail inside. He was
unable to use his key to secure the mailbox, as the lock was damaged. He believes the
suspects damaged the lock when they broke into his mailbox. The investigation is
continuing.
Commercial Burglary
July 10 at 2:50 a.m., officers responded to a business in the 100 block of W. Foothill
regarding a burglary alarm activation. They arrived to find the glass front door shattered.
The video surveillance revealed three male Black suspects using a window punch to
break the glass and enter the store. They took two cash boxes, the cash register and
fled in a vehicle, heading south on Myrtle. The vehicle is described as a black, newer
model, 4-door, sporty looking vehicle with chrome rims. The suspects were all thin build
and were wearing gloves and hooded sweatshirts to cover their faces. They were in the
store for approximately 30 seconds. The investigation is continuing.

Thursday, July 6, 2017

Highlighted Activity for July 3-5, 2017

Grand Theft July 3 at 8:02 a.m., an officer responded to a hotel in the 700 block of W. Huntington regarding a theft of money from luggage. The victim is visiting from out of town and mistakenly left their luggage outside their hotel room door when they arrived. The luggage was still there in the morning, but money that was inside the luggage was missing.
The investigation is continuing.
Injury Traffic Collision July 5 at 12:28 a.m., officers responded to the report of an injury traffic collision in the 400 block of W. Duarte Road. Two vehicles were traveling west on Duarte, when one attempted to make a left turn from the number two lane and collided with the vehicle that was traveling in the number one lane. Subjects from both vehicles sustained injuries and were taken to local hospitals. The investigation is continuing.
Vandalism July 5 at 1:41 a.m., a vandalism incident was reported in the 100 block of Stedman Place. A vehicle that was parked in a carport area had a window shattered on it, but nothing was taken. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary July 5 at 5:34 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 200 block of W. Lemon. A utility truck was broken into sometime over the previous two days, tools were taken from the truck. The investigation is continuing.
Petty Theft July 5 at 2:57 p.m., loss prevention personnel from a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain called police to report they had a male suspect detained for petty theft. The suspect had concealed merchandise on his person and then left the store without paying. The suspect was arrested and received a citation to appear in court on the charges.
Theft of Package July 5 3:45 p.m., a package was reported stolen from a residence in the 300 block of N. Alta Vista. A male, Hispanic, adult suspect was seen exiting a gold-colored Honda Accord and walking up to the residence. The suspect took a package that had been delivered and fled in the vehicle. The investigation is continuing.

Highlighted Activity for June 29 - July 2, 2017

Grand Theft Auto / Possession of Burglary Tools – Suspects Arrested
June 30 at 12:59 a.m., while on patrol in the area of Greystone and Stedman, an officer
saw a suspicious vehicle stopped in the roadway. The vehicle was occupied by two
juveniles who did not live in the area. One juvenile was in the driver seat and the other
was in the back seat. The vehicle was registered to an address in another city and the
key in the ignition was found to be a shaved key that belonged to a Toyota, but the
vehicle was a Honda.
Suspecting that another person may be involved, officers began checking the area and
found a third suspect inside a vehicle across the street. As the officers were removing
the third suspect from the vehicle, the owners of the vehicle exited their home and told
the officers they did not know the suspect sitting inside their vehicle.
After completing their investigation, it was determined that the three suspects came to
the area in an unreported stolen vehicle and were in the process of stealing another
vehicle in Monrovia when the officers found them. All three suspects were arrested and
taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
June 30 at 6:37 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 1100 block of Orange
Avenue. The victim parked and locked his 2000, Ford F250 truck in front of his
residence and went in for the evening. The victim returned to his truck in the morning
and discovered it had been stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Felony Vandalism – Suspect Arrested
June 30 at 8:35 a.m., a vandalism incident was reported at a church in the 1400 block of
S. Magnolia Avenue. An employee of the church arrived to work and noticed fresh
graffiti near the front entrance doors and the rear steps of the church. The employee
saw a female she recognized walking away from the area and noticed she had blue
paint on her legs. Three vehicles and two additional locations at the church were found
vandalized with blue spray paint.
Officers responded and located the suspect nearby. Her legs were, in fact, spray
painted with blue paint. When questioned, she admitted to the vandalism. She was
arrested and held pending her court appearance.
Injury Traffic Collision
June 3 at 11:54 a.m., police received several calls reporting an injury traffic collision at
the intersection of Canyon and Wildrose. Officers arrived and found two vehicles had
collided in the intersection. A vehicle traveling west on Wildrose pulled out in front of an
oncoming vehicle and broadsided it. One of the drivers received a laceration on her
hand and was taken to a hospital for treatment. One of the vehicles came to rest against
an Edison power pole, causing minor damage. Edison responded and repaired the pole
damage.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
June 30 at 9:37 p.m., an officer was on patrol in the area of Foothill and Canyon, when
he observed a vehicle turn right onto Foothill from Primrose in violation of a posted sign.
The officers conducted a traffic stop and, through investigation, determined the driver
was driving under the influence. He was arrested for DUI and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
July 1 at 4:42 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling north on
Myrtle for running the red arrow as it turned onto Duarte. After investigation, the officer
determined the driver was driving under the influence. He was arrested for DUI and
taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
July 1 at 4:26 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 600 block of E. Olive. The
victim parked her vehicle on the street and last saw it on June 30. When she returned to
her vehicle on July 1, she discovered it was missing. The vehicle is a grey, 2001 Chevy
Tahoe. The investigation is continuing.
Fire Assist
July 1 at 11:44 a.m., an officer responded to a business in the 3300 block of Peck Road.
An employee of the business reported that a subject set fire to two dismantled vehicles
on the property. Officers arrived and searched the area, but did not locate the suspect.
The Monrovia Fire Department responded to put out the fire and is investigating the
cause of the fire. The investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
July 1 at 12:21 p.m., a subject was reported for shoplifting at a business in the 500
block of W. Huntington. The subject entered the store, selected numerous items of
clothing and concealed the stolen merchandise in a backpack. The suspect was
arrested and taken into custody.
Violation of Court Order
July 1 at 12:44 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of W. Maple called police to report a
subject at the location whom he has a restraining order against. The subject was at the
location in violation of the court order. The subject left the location prior to the officer's
arrival. The violation is being submitted to the District Attorney for filing consideration.
Petty Theft
July 1 at 2:30 p.m., a petty theft from a vehicle was reported in the 1600 block of S.
Mountain. The victim parked and locked his vehicle in the parking lot of a business and
went inside. When he returned to his vehicle, he noticed miscellaneous tools missing
from his utility bed storage cabinets. It appears that the cabinets were left unlocked. The
investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
July 1 at 2:30 p.m., a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington called police to report
two suspects that had entered the store, selected items and left without paying. The
suspects were placed under citizen’s arrest by store security. They were arrested and
taken into custody.