Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of March 31-April 2, 2014

Brandishing a Firearm
March 31 at 5:17 p.m., an officer responded to Duarte and Mayflower on the report of a suspect brandishing a firearm. The victim said he was in his vehicle at the intersection of Duarte and Mayflower when he saw the suspects in the turn lane, heading eastbound Duarte. As the suspect vehicle started to turn, the front passenger was holding a small, dark, semi-automatic handgun up against his chest as if he was displaying it to the victim. The suspect racked the slide on the gun as they passed. The suspect never pointed the gun at the victim. The vehicle is described as a late model, light blue Monte Carlo or cutlass style vehicle with 20-inch chrome rims. The driver was described as male Hispanic, early 20's, wearing a white T-shirt and a blue Dodger hat. The passenger was described as a male Hispanic in his early 20's. A teletype was sent out to all agencies regarding the incident. The investigation is continuing.

Burglary / Receiving Stolen Property April 2 at 10:00 a.m., officers on patrol contacted two local homeless persons in the 200 block of West Palm. One of the subjects was in possession of a garage door opener, which he claimed belonged to a relative. The garage door opener was collected by officers for observation. Later that day at 2:27 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of Fano on the report of a vehicle burglary. The victim reported that her garage door opener and other miscellaneous property had been stolen from her locked vehicle. The officer tested the garage door opener recovered from the above incident and it worked. The victim also identified the garage door opener as one of the items stolen from her vehicle during the burglary. A suspect was entered as a wanted person into the law enforcement database for receiving stolen property. The investigation is continuing.

Two Incidents of Sexual Battery Reported April 2 at 8:02 a.m., an adult female victim reported that she had been sexually assaulted the prior evening at about 9:00 p.m. She was walking in the area of Fifth Avenue and Walnut when she was approached by the suspect. He approached her from the front and hugged her tightly by wrapping his arms around her body. The suspect then slapped the victim's buttocks and left the scene on his skateboard. No injuries were reported. April 2 at 5:02 p.m., an adult female victim reported she was sexually assaulted at approximately 4:50 p.m. as she was walking near the area of Monterey and Chestnut. The second victim reported that the suspect approached her from behind and reached around her body grabbing both of her breasts with his hands. The suspect commented on the victim's breast size and kicked her in the leg before leaving the scene with his skateboard in hand. No injuries were reported. Both victims described the suspect as a male Hispanic, 16-20 years old, 5'06" - 5'07", thin build, wearing a red "Hoodie" sweatshirt and dark pants. The suspect was in possession of a skateboard during both incidents. The investigation is continuing.

Commercial Burglary – Suspect Arrested April 2 at 7:03 p.m., an officer responded to a business in the 500 block of West Huntington regarding a shoplifter in custody. The investigation revealed the suspect entered the location with the intent to take store merchandise in an effort to return it for store credit. The suspect was arrested and charged for Burglary. Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested April 3 at 12:51 a.m., an officer responded to a burglary alarm in the 300 block of West Huntington. As the officer arrived in the area of the alarm call, he observed a local homeless person walking in the area of Magnolia and Huntington. The subject looked in the officer’s direction, quickly tossed an object on the ground, and walked away from it. The officer, believing the subject was associated with the alarm call and possibly tossing stolen property from the business, detained the subject and recovered the property. The property turned out to be two clear plastic baggies containing methamphetamine. The officer arrested the subject for the drug charge, in addition to an outstanding warrant he had for his arrest. This same subject is also suspected of receiving stolen property in an incident that occurred on April 2.

Detective Bureau Case Follow-Up Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Sentenced On March 18, 2014, the suspect in an assault case was convicted on charges of Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Stalking. The crime occurred on January 22, 2012, at 5:53 p.m., when dispatch received a call reporting a stabbing victim at a residence in the 1200 block of Encino. Officers responded to the location and discovered a male adult with a puncture wound to his chest. The suspect violated a restraining order and entered the home of his estranged wife with a hunting type knife and stabbed her male companion one time in the chest. The suspect then left the location. The investigation led officers to a hotel in the 900 block of West Huntington Drive. Officers immediately contained the hotel room. Officers directed the clerk to make a telephone call into the suspect's room to tell him that his credit card was declined. Approximately 15 minutes later, the suspect exited his room and was taken into custody without further incident. The victim was taken to a hospital, where he was admitted in critical, but stable, condition. The victim recovered from his injuries. The suspect was sentenced to 6 years in state prison, full restitution, and a 10 year protective order was issued for the victims. The victim of the stabbing was very appreciative for the professional demeanor and tenacity of our department in handling this case.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of March 27-30, 2014

Theft from a Vehicle

On March 27 at 7:16 a.m., an officer responded to the 1100 block of East Lemon regarding a vehicle theft.  The victim parked his unlocked vehicle in the driveway.  When he returned to the car the following morning the car had been ransacked and items had been scattered throughout the car. Unknown if there is a loss.

Commercial Burglary –Suspect Arrested

On March 27 at 4:13 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 500 block of West Huntington regarding a burglary.  Loss prevention observed a male suspect inside the store, concealing items on his person.  The male suspect left the location and was followed to another business by loss prevention.  The suspect entered the restroom and was approached by Monrovia Police officers.  The suspect admitted taking the property and was arrested and taken into custody.

Theft from a Vehicle

On March 27 at 6:03 p.m., a victim came into the police department to report a theft from his vehicle.  The victim parked his unlocked vehicle in the 100 block of West Colorado.  When he returned he noticed his sunglasses were missing and his car ransacked. The investigation is continuing.

Commercial Burglary / Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested

On March 28 at 9:03 p.m. officers responded to the 400 block of West Huntington regarding a burglary.  A female suspect walked into a business with an empty backpack and selected merchandise, including a backpack.  The female suspect concealed the merchandise in her backpack and in the backpack she selected.  She left the location without paying for the merchandise and was stopped by loss prevention.  During a search of her property a controlled substance was located.  She was arrested for commercial burglary and possession of a controlled substance.

Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested

On March 29 at 6:53 p.m., officers were investigating a theft in the 600 block of West Huntington when they observed a parked vehicle with what appeared to be a methamphetamine pipe and a baggie of methamphetamine displayed out in the open on the center console.  The officers were able to locate the owner of the vehicle who admitted the drugs belonged to him.  The suspect was arrested.

Attempt Robbery

On March 29 at 9:17 p.m., dispatch received a call of an attempt robbery in the 800 block of West Foothill.  The victim was exiting his residence and approaching his vehicle in the parking lot of his apartment complex.  He observed a male suspect inside his vehicle and confronted the suspect.  The suspect pulled out a knife and said he would take his vehicle, but then fled on foot to an awaiting vehicle.  The victim obtained a plate and officers searched the area, but could not find the suspects or the vehicle.  The suspect was described as a male Hispanic in his late 30’s or early 40’s with a tattoo on his right eye area.  The investigation is continuing.

Under of the Influence of a Controlled Substance / Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested

On March 29 at 9:26 p.m., dispatch received multiple 911 calls from a subject in the 500 block of East Olive saying he needed protection. A subject was located and questioned.  During the questioning, the subject displayed symptoms of being under the influence of a stimulant.  The subject admitted smoking methamphetamine earlier and stated he had more in his apartment.  The subject gave officers consent to enter his apartment and retrieve the drugs.  The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Suspect Arrested

On March 30 at 1:45 a.m., dispatch received a call from a business in the 100 block of West Foothill of a possible drunk driver, in the drive through.  Officers arrived and stopped the vehicle as it left the location.  During the investigation, it was determined that the driver was under the influence and was arrested.

Injury Traffic Collision

On March 30 at 1:59 p.m., officers responded to the 900 block of South Mayflower regarding a vehicle rollover traffic collision.  Further investigation revealed the driver fell asleep and crashed into a parked vehicle, causing the vehicle to rollover.  The driver was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

Property under Observation

On March 30 at 6:25 p.m., officers responded to 400 block of Stedman regarding a suspicious person loitering on the property and possible drug activity.   Officers arrived and detained a subject they suspected of committing vehicle burglaries and another female that lives at the residence.  Inside the open garage, officers noticed a pile off cell phones and drug paraphernalia.  An officer recognized property that looked like a sunglass case that was taken in a prior vehicle burglary. Officers searched the residence for additional stolen property.  Investigation is continuing.

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

Vehicle Burglary 
March 24 at 8:42 a.m., an officer was dispatched to Duarte and Encino regarding a suspicious vehicle that had the right rear door and trunk open, and appeared ransacked. Through investigation, the officer determined that the victim had parked and secured the vehicle on the night before at about 9:00 p.m. The loss was two tennis rackets and a soccer ball from the trunk. The investigation is continuing. Stolen Vehicle Recovered
March 24 at 10:08 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 1800 block of South Mountain on the report of a recovered vehicle. A company van was reported stolen to Monrovia Police Department on March 22. The company received a call from a resident in Rowland Heights telling him a van from their company had been parked there for several days. The company had the vehicle towed back to their business in Monrovia and called police to report the vehicle had been recovered. A carpet cleaning pump had been taken from the van. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft from a Vehicle
March 24 at 4:31 p.m., an officer responded to a parking lot in the 1700 block of South Mountain on the report of a theft from a vehicle. The victim parked her vehicle in the parking lot after lunch and went into work, but did not lock the vehicle. When she returned to it, she found someone had broken into her vehicle and the backseat was missing. The officer handling the investigation checked the area and found another vehicle that had also been burglarized. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
March 24 at 5:51 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 700 block of West Huntington. The victim had parked his company vehicle in a business parking lot. He locked the vehicle, but left a company laptop computer and a duffle bag containing a camera, cell phone, and tools on the front seat of the vehicle. He left the vehicle for approximately 20 minutes. When he returned to it, he found a window had been smashed and his property had been taken. The investigation is continuing.
Stolen Vehicle 
March 24 at 7:00 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 900 block of West Huntington. The victim parked and secured his vehicle behind his business two days earlier and possibly left the ignition key in the center console or driver's door storage compartment. When he returned, his vehicle was missing. The vehicle is described as a Gray, 2005, Ford Excursion. The investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication / Obstructing & Delaying a Peace Officer – Suspect Arrested
March 24 at 9:34 p.m., a business in the 100 block of West Foothill called police regarding a disturbing subject. An intoxicated male adult entered the store and attempted to purchase beer. The employee refused service because he seemed too intoxicated. The subject began verbally abusing the store employees and refused to leave. The officer arrived and contacted the subject, who became aggressive by getting into a fighting stance. The officer was able to quickly control the subject and arrested him without further incident. No one was injured.
Lost Mountain Biker Rescued
March 24 at 10:52 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Canyon Park regarding the report of a lost mountain biker. A 46-year-old male subject from Pomona entered the Fish Canyon area on his mountain bike at about 6:00 p.m. with his dog following him on a leash. The mountain biker was attempting to ride up the mountainous trail leading to the radio tower and became disoriented and unable to find his way back to the city limits. He rode for several hours without water and had become very thirsty. He was cold as a result of the drop in temperature and did not have warm clothing. The biker had 7% battery life on his cell phone, but was able to call his friend, a Monrovia resident, for help. The biker was able to provide the fire road number he was traveling on just before his cell phone lost complete power.
The friend immediately called police to report his friend was in need of help. Monrovia dispatchers attempted to call the lost biker's cell phone but it went straight to voice mail, indicating his phone was either shut off or dead. The dispatchers conducted a search of the fire road number and discovered it to be near the Camp Trask Boy Scout Camp. All available officers were sent to the area to begin searching for the biker. Arrangements were being made for additional resources to join in the search when an officer located the biker on the main road leading to Camp Trask at approximately 11:15 p.m. The biker was thirsty and cold, but in good condition. His dog appeared fine as well.
Grand Theft Auto
March 25 at 4:04 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from a business in the 1600 bock of South Mountain. The victim parked and secured her vehicle in the parking lot. She went into the store for about ten minutes, and when she returned to the vehicle, it was gone. The vehicle is a white, two-door, extra cab, 1997 Nissan Frontier. The hood has grey primer spots on it and it has a black lumber rack in the bed. The investigation is continuing.
Theft From a Vehicle
March 25 at 4:44 p.m., a theft from a vehicle in the 1600 block of South Myrtle was reported to police. The incident occurred the day prior on March 24. The victim parked his vehicle in the Park and Ride lot. While he was away, someone entered his vehicle and took several pairs of glasses, subwoofers, and a backpack. The investigation is continuing. Stolen Vehicle March 26 at 7:43 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 400 block of West Walnut. The victim parked and secured her vehicle across from her residence in the evening. She was up late and discovered the vehicle missing at 12:10 a.m. The vehicle is a white, 1997, Ford F150 truck. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
March 26 at 8:10 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 700 block of East Huntington. The victim parked his vehicle and went inside a business. When he returned, the left rear window of his vehicle was smashed. The victim's computer and other miscellaneous items that were left in the vehicle were taken. The investigation is continuing.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
March 26 at 12:35 p.m., a citizen called police to report four homeless subjects hiding in a parking structure in the 100 block of West Lemon. They were in the southeast corner of the parking structure near a white BMW. Officers arrived and recognized them as local homeless subjects. One of the subjects was found to be in possession of a methamphetamine pipe and was arrested.
Grand Theft
March 26 at 12:54 p.m., a victim called police and reported that while he was working to the rear of a location in the 400 block of East Huntington, someone stole a pallet jack and aluminum topper for an ATM from the rental truck he was using. The investigation is continuing.
Hit & Run Traffic Collision / Vandalism
March 26 at 6:51 p.m., an officer responded to the area of Olive and Shamrock regarding a hit and run traffic collision. The officer’s investigation revealed the cause of this collision was possibly intentional and the parties possibly knew each other. Apparently, three vehicles were involved and a suspect threw a hammer at the victim's windshield. One of the suspects came to the police lobby approximately one hour after the incident in an effort to report that he was involved in a traffic collision, but he failed to provide accurate details about how the collision occurred. The investigation is continuing.
At 7:14 p.m., an officer on patrol in the area of Lime and Heliotrope was flagged down by a victim who reported that someone had smashed the windshield of his vehicle. The victim did not have any further details to provide about how the incident occurred.
There is a possibility this vandalism is related to the above hit and run traffic incident. The victim vehicle in this incident is the same vehicle used during a stabbing that occurred last week. The investigation is continuing Vehicle Burglary March 26 at 10:10 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 700 block of West Huntington. Unknown suspect(s) smashed the victim's right, rear, passenger window.

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Please Help Prevent the Tragedy of Pet-Overpopulation by Spaying or Neutering
Your Pet
Kitten season is beginning in the animal sheltering world, which means that tiny kittens without homes will be brought into the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA.  Although PHS has a foster program that helps some of these baby animals, the best prevention is spay/neuter surgery. This surgery is available to owners of cats, dogs and rabbits at affordable prices by emailing SNiP@phsspca.org and requesting an appointment.

PHS provides no-cost surgery for Chihuahuas and pit bulls that live within our service area of Arcadia, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, Monrovia, Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre and South Pasadena. Visit www.pasadenahumane.org/snip for details.  Please help PHS prevent the tragedy of pet-overpopulation by spaying or neutering your pet. Around Town: Our Mobile Outreach Unit will be at:
 Doggy Day and Cats Too at Garfield Park in South Pasadena on Saturday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
 Petco in San Gabriel on Sunday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m,
 Bark for Life at Library Park in Monrovia on Sunday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 1

p.m.

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

Stolen Vehicle
On March 20 at 9:04 a.m., dispatch received a call from a business in the 1800 block of
South Mountain regarding a stolen vehicle. The victim reported one of their company
vans had been taken overnight. The vehicle was secured and all keys were accounted
for. There were no signs of forced entry. The investigation is continuing.
Dog Incident
On March 20 at 12:29 p.m., a Code Enforcement Officer observed a pit bull attack a dog
that was being walked by a couple in the 300 block of East Lemon. Code Enforcement
radioed for officers to respond. Officers responded and held the dog until Pasadena
Humane could respond. Pasadena Humane Animal Control Officers arrived to handle
the incident.
Suspicious Activity
On March 20 at 1:05 p.m., officers attempted to contact two suspicious subjects at a
park in the 700 block of East Lemon. As the officers walked up to talk to the subjects,
they ran and a foot pursuit ensued. During the foot pursuit, one of the subjects
discarded a baggie of marijuana. A perimeter was established around the area and one
of the subjects was located. The suspect who discarded the baggie was not located,
but officers involved in the foot pursuit recognized the suspect. The investigation is
continuing.
Shoplifting / Identity Theft / Possession of a Fictitious DMV Identification –
Suspect Arrested
On March 20 at 3:18 p.m., a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain called police
to report a shoplifter. Loss prevention contacted a female suspect who had concealed
items on her person and left the store without paying. Officers arrived and determined
the suspect was also in possession of a fake driver’s license. She did not have any
other identification on her. She was arrested and taken into custody. During the
booking process, an additional ID with someone else’s name was located.
Armed Robbery
On March 20 at 3:45 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 300 block of West
Huntington on the report of a robbery. A male suspect walked into the store and
produced a handgun. He demanded a Play Station and the cash in the register. He
then ordered the employee to walk to the back of the store and he fled the location. He
fled in a four-door vehicle, possibly grey.
The suspect is described as a male White, 5'8", average build, 38-42 years old, green
eyes, and clean shaven. He was wearing a blue hat, "security" button down shirt, grey
jeans, and possibly white sneakers. The investigation is continuing.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon
On March 21 at 11:05 p.m., a caller reported he was the victim of a robbery in the 300
block of West Cypress and that he had been stabbed. He reported that there were
three suspects. Officers arrived and upon investigation, determined that the victim was
not robbed and that the victim and the suspect have a love interest in common. The
victim and suspect actually stabbed each other during an altercation. Both victim and
suspect received non-life-threatening stab wounds and were treated at a hospital. The
two outstanding suspects have been identified and the investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol / Hit and Run Traffic Collision – Suspect
Arrested
On March 22 at 2:10 a.m., officers responded to the 400 block of South Ivy regarding a
hit and run traffic collision. A female claimed she was the victim of a hit and run. A
description and the direction of travel of the suspect vehicle were relayed to field
officers. A citizen volunteer happened on the vehicle at California and Hurstview and
called for assistance. The female driver was stopped and detained for hit and run and
drunk driving. The driver and passenger were arrested.
Vehicle Burglary
On March 21 at 8:01 a.m., dispatch received a call regarding a vehicle burglary in the
700 block of West Huntington. The victim parked and locked his Chevy Tahoe in the
rear parking lot of a hotel. When he returned late the next morning, the doors were
unlocked and the third row seat was missing. A large sum of cash was also taken from
the console. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
On March 21 at 9:10 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of East Lime regarding a
vehicle burglary. The victim found two suspects in her vehicle when she returned from
the movies. She confronted the suspect in the driver’s seat. He gave her two purses
and headphones he had taken from the vehicle. The suspects then fled. Based on the
descriptions of the suspects, the officers were able to identify one of the suspects as a
local homeless person. The suspect was found a short time later and confessed to
being in the car, but would not identify his partner. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Suspect Arrested
On March 23 at 3:32 a.m., an officer was patrolling in the 1600 block of South Mountain
when he observed a motorist run a red traffic light. The investigation revealed the
motorist was driving while under the influence of a controlled substance and was in
possession of illegal smoking paraphernalia. The motorist also had an outstanding
warrant issued for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.

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

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
March 18 at 2:14 a.m., an officer on patrol stopped a vehicle traveling the wrong way
down a one-way street in the 100 block of West Lime. The 19-year-old male driver was
intoxicated. Field sobriety tests were conducted and he was determined to be DUI. He
was arrested and taken into custody. He was later released on citation to appear in
court.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
March 18 at 2:26 a.m., an officer stopped a blue Jeep in the 400 block of West Colorado
for failing to stop for a stop sign. He approached the male driver and smelled a strong
odor of alcohol. Field sobriety tests were conducted and the male subject was
determined to be DUI. He was arrested and taken into custody. He was later released
on citation to appear in court.
Altered Vehicle Registration Tabs / Outstanding Warrant – Suspect Arrested
March 18 at 12:55 p.m., a parking control officer working in the field saw a vehicle
displaying altered registration tabs. An officer responded, confirmed the tabs were
altered and stored the vehicle.
On March 18, the registered owner of the vehicle came to the police department to
dispute the claim. When a computer check was run on the registered owner, the
registered owner was found to have an outstanding warrant and was arrested. The
registered owner admitted to driving the vehicle, but did not admit to altering the tabs.
The vehicle has not been registered since 2006.
Outstanding Warrant – Suspect Arrested
March 18 at 8:50 p.m., an officer saw a subject he knew had an outstanding warrant for
his arrest. The subject was standing at the corner of Foothill and Sunset. A computer
check revealed the subject had a $30,000 warrant for his arrest for failing to appear in
court on a charge of being under the influence of narcotics. The subject was stopped
and arrested for the warrant, then taken to the Monrovia Jail, where he was booked and
will be housed until his court appearance.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
March 18 at 9:41 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of North
Magnolia on the report of domestic violence. When they arrived, officers contacted the
female victim outside the home. She said her husband had just come home intoxicated
and began yelling at her. He pushed her to the ground and started punching her,
causing open wound injuries. Officers contacted the male suspect, who denied hitting
his wife. The paramedics examined the victim, and the male subject was arrested for
domestic violence.
Residential Burglary
March 19 at 1:58 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 300 block of North
Mountain. The resident left the location at 10:00 a.m. that morning, securing the
property. The housekeeper arrived at 1:05 p.m. and found the master bedroom had
been ransacked. The loss appears to be mainly jewelry. The suspect(s) appear to
have entered the home through a rear door. The investigation is continuing.
Robbery – Suspect Arrested
March 19 at 2:30 p.m., officers responded to the report of a robbery that just occurred in
the 900 block of West Huntington. The victim was having her nails done at a local salon
and had hung her purse on the back of a chair where she was sitting. The suspect
entered the business and asked for the manager. When the employee left to get the
manager, the suspect grabbed the purse and ran out the door.
An employee began to scream and an electrician working outside the business heard
the screams. He tried to stop the suspect by grabbing him. The suspect struck the
electrician. A second electrician working at the location jumped in to help. Together,
they detained the suspect until officers arrived. The suspect was taken into custody and
held for bail.
Trespassing – Suspects Arrested
March 19 at 8:56 p.m., the pastor of a church in the 100 block at California called police
to report two homeless subjects, one male and one female, camping on the roof of the
church. Officers arrived and successfully removed the two subjects off the roof. They
removed blankets and all of their property off the roof, as well. The two were placed
under private person's arrest for trespassing and taken into custody.

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

Possession of Fictitious U.S. Currency / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia –
Suspect Arrested
March 13 at 8:39 a.m., officers responded to the 200 block of North Grand on the report
of a suspicious white truck that had been driving up and down the street and was now
stopped in the neighborhood. Officers arrived and saw three occupants in the truck, the
driver walked out from a rear yard. The driver said he was in the area to purchase an
engine from a friend that lived in the back house. A female passenger denied having
any identification, but a consent search of the vehicle revealed her wallet containing
$1,300.00 in fictitious U.S. currency. She also possessed a methamphetamine pipe.
She was arrested and taken into custody. The Secret Service was contacted regarding
the fictitious bills. The other occupants of the vehicle were released.
Grand Theft Auto
March 14 at 7:42 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 1900 block of South Peck
Road. The vehicle is a four-door, white, 1994 Honda Accord and was stolen sometime
overnight. The investigation is continuing.
Recovered Stolen Vehicle
March 14 at 1:27 p.m., parking control ran the license plate on a vehicle parked in the
400 block of Lemon. It returned stolen out of Covina. The vehicle is a four-door, tan,
1994 Honda Accord. The investigation is continuing.
Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia –
Suspect Arrested
March 14 at 5:38 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of East Walnut
regarding a male subject who was acting erratic. Officers arrived and located the
subject in an alley by Shamrock. Their investigation revealed the subject was in
possession of methamphetamine and a methamphetamine pipe. He was arrested and
taken into custody.
Ex-Felon with a Gun / Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspects Arrested
March 14 at 10:47 p.m., dispatch received a 9-1-1 hang-up call from a residence in the
100 block of North May, with a possible dispute heard in the background. Officers
arrived at the location and could hear a male and female arguing inside. When
contacted, both subjects admitted to using cocaine and consented to a search of the
residence. During the search, a stolen shotgun and methamphetamine was found.
The male subject was determined to be an ex-felon. Both subjects were arrested.
Foot Pursuit / Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Burglary
Tools – Suspect Arrested
March 15 at 10:25 p.m., an officer on patrol in the area of Bradbury and Orange saw a
male subject on a bicycle with a satchel over his shoulder. The subject was acting
suspicious, looking at every residence as he passed. The officer attempted to contact
the subject, and as he pulled up behind the bicyclist and turned on his emergency lights,
the subject quickly rode away. The subject dropped his bike and the satchel, and then
jumped a fence. The officer ran after the subject and was able to detain him. The
subject was found to have methamphetamine, along with burglary tools in the satchel.
The suspect was arrested. He also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest.
Commercial Burglary – Suspects Arrested
March 15 at 2:45 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of West
Huntington regarding three shoplifting suspects in custody, one male adult and two
female juveniles. The three suspects walked into the store and began selecting
merchandise. They went to the women’s department, where they concealed the
merchandise in a blue leather purse one of the female suspects was carrying. After all
the merchandise was in the purse, the females exited the store without paying for the
merchandise. All three suspects were detained by loss prevention outside the store.
Officers responded to the location and arrested the three suspects.
Driving Under the Influence / Drunk in Public – Suspects Arrested
March 16 at 2:30 a.m., an officer stopped a driver in the area of Evergreen and Myrtle.
After investigation, the female driver was determined to be driving under the influence
and was arrested. The female passenger was also intoxicated and was arrested for
being drunk in public.
Residential Burglary
March 16 at 6:39 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 800 block of West
Duarte Road. The neighbors called the victim because they noticed the doors at his
residence were unsecured. The owner is in the process of fixing up the residence prior
to moving in and the residence is vacant. It appears the suspects broke one of the
garage door windows and unlatched the garage door. The suspect(s) then made entry
into the residence and took tools and remodeling fixtures. The investigation is
continuing.
Petty Theft From a Vehicle – Suspect Arrested
March 16 at 9:25 p.m., an officer responded to a petty theft from a vehicle at a parking
lot in the 1600 block of South Mountain. A male suspect was seen removing items from
the bed of a truck in the parking lot. The suspect took bags of cement and power tools.
The suspect then fled in a black Chevy Camaro. At 5:10 a.m., an officer from the
Arcadia Police Department stopped the vehicle and arrested the suspect for possession
of stolen property.

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

Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
March 10 at 1:51 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of South Violet called police and
reported a suspect inside a neighbor's house. The suspect was seen leaving the
residence holding a tub of ice cream, which he was eating with a spoon. The suspect
was reportedly going door-to-door, trying doorknobs to see if he could gain entrance.
Officers responded along with the Foothill Air Support Team helicopter, which helped
direct officers to the suspect. The suspect had entered several homes ending up at a
residence in the 400 block of South Sunset. While officers were checking the rear of
the location, the suspect exited the home but would not comply with the officer’s
commands. The suspect appeared to be under the influence and took aggressive steps
toward the officers. The officers hit the suspect with a beanbag round in an attempt to
get him to comply, and the suspect fled back into the residence. Containment of the
area was established and Monrovia High School was placed on lockdown by the district
as the residence backs up to the school.
After a 45 minute standoff, the suspect eventually exited the residence and was taken
into custody. He was evaluated by paramedics and taken to a hospital for clearance.
The suspect told officers he was under the influence of bath salts. He was later
released, brought to Monrovia Police Department for booking, and then taken Los
Angeles County Jail for housing.
Burglary / Assault with a Deadly Weapon / Vandalism – Suspect Arrested
March 10 at 3:45 p.m., police responded to a business in the 1600 block of South
Mountain. A subject was seen entering the men’s restroom with a can of computer dust
cleaner. A loss prevention officer walked in and saw the subject was inhaling the
substance. Loss Prevention officers followed the subject as he exited the store.
As the suspect exited the store, he noticed loss prevention following him. Before they
could detain him, he smashed a passing vehicle's window and then pulled out a paint
can opener and threatened to stab the loss prevention officers, who then grabbed a
crowbar to protect themselves. They tried to stop the subject, but he fled the location.
He was stopped by the responding officers a block away and taken into custody.
Vehicle Burglary
March 11 at 7:40 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of Seymour Place reported a vehicle
burglary. Unknown suspect(s) smashed a window on the vehicle and stole items from
inside. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
March 11 at 10:14 a.m., a victim came into the police department to report a vehicle
burglary. The victim believes the burglary occurred the day prior while he was parked in
a business parking lot in the 500 block of West Huntington. The victim parked his
vehicle in the lot and went into a restaurant to eat. He believes unknown suspect(s)
went into the vehicle, opened the trunk of the vehicle and his tools from the trunk. The
victim does not remember if he locked the vehicle. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
March 11 at 2:50 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the police department lobby on the
report of a vehicle burglary. The victim parked her vehicle at her residence in the 200
block of East Lemon. She reported that someone entered her vehicle and took her
purse, which she had left on the floorboard of the vehicle under a sweatshirt. She found
her purse in the trashcan behind her home. The purse had been emptied out on the
ground by the trashcan and her identification was missing from the purse.
Theft from an Unlocked Vehicle
March 11 at 4:15 p.m., a resident from the 100 block of North May Avenue reported a
theft from his vehicle. Unknown suspect(s) entered the unlocked vehicle overnight and
took the victim’s wallet, which he had left inside.
Commercial Burglary
March 11 at 5:00 p.m., loss prevention from a business in the 500 block of West
Huntington phoned police to report a female suspect inside the store, concealing items
into her purse and on her person. She emptied the contents of her purse before
leaving, but fled the store with the items concealed on her person. She was detained
outside the store by responding officers and arrested for burglary.
Brandishing a Replica Firearm – Suspect Arrested
March 12 at 1:00 a.m., security from a bar in the 300 block of South Myrtle called police
to report that a 21-year-old male subject had brandished a black handgun at them and
yelled at them for no apparent reason. The suspect was last seen entering a bar in the
400 block of South Myrtle.
Officers arrived at the location, surrounded the bar and located the suspect in the rear
alley. He appeared to drop something in the shadows of the alley when officers told him
to stop. The officers detained him and recovered the gun on the ground next to him. It
was a black, metal, Airsoft pellet gun, which had the red tip removed. After the suspect
was positively identified by the victim, he was arrested for brandishing a replica firearm.
Criminal Threats / Obstructing or Resisting Officers with Violence – Suspect
Arrested
March 12 at 10:36 p.m., officers responded to an apartment in the 800 block of West
Walnut regarding a 16-year-old male juvenile who had been making threats to kill his
family members, as well as punching holes in his bedroom wall. When officers arrived
and attempted to speak with the juvenile, he yelled obscenities at them and became
physically violent toward them. A struggle ensued during the attempt to arrest the
juvenile for criminal threats, but the officers were able to detain the juvenile and took
him into custody. Both of the officers sustained injuries during the altercation due to the
juvenile flailing around so violently. The juvenile was arrested and taken to Los Angeles
County Juvenile Hall, where he will be held until his appearance.
During the altercation with the 16-year-old male, one of his sisters outside of the room
had to be taken into custody to keep her from entering the room. She refused to
cooperate with officers and began yelling obscenities at assisting officers.
Wanted Persons Arrest for Robbery
March 13 at 12:59 a.m., sheriff's deputies stopped a suspicious male subject at Buena
Vista and Central. A computer check revealed he was wanted by the Monrovia Police
Department for robbery. Monrovia officers responded and took custody of the suspect.
The suspect was wanted for a robbery that occurred at a park in the 800 block of East
Olive on November 10, 2013. Several suspects had approached the victims at the park.
One of the suspects threatened the victim’s with a machete and they took a computer
and one of the victim’s wallets and fled the area.

Tip of the Week

Scam Alert - Business Utilities Shut-Off Threat
The Monrovia Police Department wants to alert the public to a scam that has been
occurring in the area targeting businesses.
The Suspects in this scam call the business claiming to be in billing or collections for
Southern California Edison (SCE) and/or Verizon. The caller tells the business their
services are going to be shut off within 45 minutes to an hour, and a crew has already
been dispatched to cut off the service unless a same-day payment is made
immediately. They claim their records show the business is late on their payment and
the service to the business will be affected within the hour.
The caller then requests the payment be made by a prepaid VISA or Money Pak Card
and then tells the business where they are available. The suspects sound seemingly
legitimate and are targeting businesses, as businesses typically cannot afford to be
without phones or power over the weekend.
It is NOT normal SCE or Verizon protocol to shut off service on the weekends.
The Monrovia Police Department is asking the public to spread awareness to this scam
in hopes of preventing this crime from happening and to help keep Monrovia businesses
from becoming the victim. Please be aware that utility companies do not work this way
and always call the company to verify any information. If you feel something is
suspicious, you can always call the Monrovia Police Department at (626) 256-8000.

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

Gang-Related Stabbing
March 6 at 6:25 p.m., Monrovia Police Department received a call reporting a possible
victim of a stabbing in the area of Magnolia and Montana. Officers were dispatched to
the area to search for the victim. A 19-year-old, male Black victim was found in the
1300 block of South Magnolia with two, non-life-threatening, stab wounds to the chest.
The victim told officers he had exited the bus at Magnolia and Huntington and started
walking south on Magnolia on the west side of the street. The victim reported that he
was approached by two male Hispanic suspects, approximately 19 years old. One of
the suspects yelled out a gang slur and then stabbed the victim twice in the chest. The
suspects then ran north on Magnolia towards Huntington. The victim flagged down
pedestrians and told them he had been stabbed.
Additional officers and Special Enforcement Team members searched the area for the
suspects, but they were not located. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
March 7 at 4:45 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of West Huntington regarding
the report of a vehicle burglary. Unknown suspect(s) broke out the windows of two
parked cars belonging to patrons of a hotel. The suspect(s) removed personal property
from the vehicles. The investigation is continuing.

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

Commercial Burglary – Suspect Arrested
March 3 at 2:30 p.m., loss prevention from a business in the 500 block of West
Huntington phoned police to report a female subject inside the store that was
concealing merchandise. Police arrived and waited outside for the subject to leave the
store. The female exited the store and was detained by loss prevention. She was
escorted back into the store by loss prevention and a police officer. The female subject
was arrested for burglary.
Possession of a Controlled Substance / Recovered Stolen Firearm – Suspect
Arrested
On March 4 at 12:43 p.m., a parking control officer was dispatched on a parking
problem in the 900 block of Diamond. When she arrived, she had dispatch run a
computer check on the license plate of the vehicle. She discovered the computer return
on the license plate did not match the type of vehicle. An officer was requested and
when he arrived, he smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The
officers opened the vehicle and saw marijuana mulch in a box. They inspected the
vehicle further and recovered 12 pounds of marijuana. In the trunk, they located a
honey oil extraction lab and equipment, along with 14 grams of honey oil product. They
located the owner of the vehicle and were given consent to search the residence. They
recovered a stolen firearm from inside the residence. The suspect was arrested and
held for bail.

Tip of the Week

Don’t Depend on the Luck of the Irish to Get You Home Safely – Stay Safe and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” On Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17, the Monrovia Police Department will be participating in the regional “AVOID the 100” Anti-DUI Campaign. Officers will be deployed to provide DUI
enforcement to stop and arrest alcohol and drug-impaired drivers in the Department's ongoing traffic safety campaign.
DUI saturation patrols will deploy on March 17, 2014, between the hours of 7 p.m. to 3
a.m. in areas with high frequencies of DUI collisions and/or arrests.
If you are hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party:
 Remember, you can be held liable and prosecuted if someone you serve is
involved in an impaired driving crash.
 Make sure all your guests designate a sober driver in advance or help arrange
ride-sharing with other sober drivers.
 Serve lots of food and include lots of non-alcoholic beverages at the party.
 Keep the phone numbers for local cab companies handy and take the keys away
from anyone who is thinking of driving impaired.
Also, if you are attending a St. Patrick’s Day Party:
 Designate a sober driver before the party begins and give that person your car
keys.
 If you do not have a designated driver, call a cab, sober friend, or family member
to pick you up.
 Never let a friend leave your sight if you think they are about to drive drunk.
 Always buckle up.
Alcohol, not only dangerously impairs your driving skills, it impairs your judgment. If you see

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of February 27-March 2, 2014

Grand Theft Auto
February 27 at 8:58 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 200 block of Montana
Avenue. The victim parked his vehicle, a gray Toyota Highlander, on the street at 11:00
p.m. in the evening. He returned at 6:00 a.m. and saw his vehicle was missing. All
keys were accounted for and no broken glass was found on the street.
At 5:02 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of Genoa called police to report a gray SUV
parked on his property blocking his driveway. The vehicle was the Toyota Highlander
stolen earlier that morning. The vehicle was recovered. The investigation is continuing.
Theft From an Unlocked Vehicle
February 27 at 12:18 p.m., a petty theft from a vehicle was reported in the 1400 block of
Monterey. The victim parked her vehicle in front of her house the night before and left
the vehicle unlocked. She returned to her vehicle in the afternoon the next day and
found the interior had been ransacked. A small amount of cash and miscellaneous
clothing were stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered
February 27 at 1:05 p.m., a caller reported a parking problem in the 300 block of Violet.
A parking control officer responded and ran the license plate. The vehicle was reported
stolen to the San Dimas Sheriff’s Department. The vehicle is a green, 1994 Honda
Accord. The Sheriff’s Department was notified of the recovery and the vehicle was
released to the victim.
Theft From an Unlocked Vehicle
February 27 at 1:39 p.m., a theft from an unlocked vehicle was reported in the 300 block
of South Alta Vista. The victim parked his vehicle and left it unlocked. When he
returned to it, a small amount of cash and a pair of gloves were missing from the glove
box. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
February 27 at 4:57 p.m., police responded to the report of a residential burglary in the
1300 block of Orange Avenue. The victim left the house at 7:00 a.m. and returned at
4:50 p.m. She entered the house and found the bedrooms had been ransacked and
property had been taken. She called police. The suspects had pried open a bedroom
window in the rear of the house to gain entry. The investigation is continuing.
Theft From an Unlocked Vehicle
February 28 at 3:41 p.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 200 block of South
Alta Vista. The victim reported that unknown suspects entered his vehicle and took his
laptop computer. The vehicle was left unlocked. The investigation is continuing.
Drunk in Public – Suspect Arrested
March 1 at 7:01 a.m., a citizen called police and reported a suspicious male subject
wearing dark clothing hiding in the bushes in the 2100 block of South Myrtle, near the
Fire Station. An officer arrived and determined the subject was too intoxicated to care
for himself. He was arrested for being drunk in public and taken into custody for
sobering.
Traffic Collision
March 1 at 4:18 p.m., public works reported a vehicle collided with a telephone poll in
the 2600 block of South California. The pole was knocked down, but there were no
injuries. Verizon and Southern California Edison were notified for repairs.
Injury Traffic Collision
March 1 at 4:27 p.m., police received a call reporting a traffic collision. A transit bus
collided with a vehicle, then struck a tree at Palm and Magnolia and came to rest on the
southeast corner. The driver of the vehicle sustained minor injuries and a passenger in
the bus complained of pain.
Grand Theft Auto
March 1 at 8:30 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 500 block of West Duarte.
The victim parked his vehicle in the parking lot of his apartment building and locked his
vehicle. The vehicle stolen is a red Nissan Sentra. No broken glass was found at the
scene. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto / Pursuit / Minor Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol –
Suspect Arrested / Vehicle Recovered
March 1 at 3:30 a.m., an officer on patrol saw a suspicious vehicle at Mountain and
Huntington driving at night with no headlights. When he attempted to stop the vehicle,
the suspect vehicle slowly accelerated. The officer went in pursuit of the vehicle for a
short distance and the suspect driver chose to stop. The 17-year-old driver admitted to
stealing the vehicle and he had the odor of alcohol on his breath. The registered owner
lives in Baldwin Park and was not aware his vehicle had been stolen. Baldwin Park
Police Department took the stolen vehicle report. The juvenile was arrested and later
released to his mother.
Armed Robbery
March 2 at 4:31 p.m., police dispatch received a call from a store cashier that had just
been robbed. The store is located in the 1200 block of South Myrtle. The cashier was
standing at the entrance of the store. The suspect pushed the cashier into the store
and ordered the cashier to give him the money from the register. The suspect produced
a blue steel revolver and pointed it at the cashier. The cashier gave the suspect the
cash from the register and the suspect fled.
The suspect is described as a male White with blue eyes, 5’10” to 6', 200 to 225
pounds, wearing a blue hat, dark colored hooded sweatshirt and jeans. The suspect
was also wearing gloves and had a bandana or mask around his neck that he pulled up,
covering the lower portion of his face as he entered the store. The investigation is
continuing.