Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of June 25-27, 2012

Injury Traffic Collision
June 25 at 8:36 a.m., dispatch received a call reporting two vehicles involved in a traffic collision with injuries. Investigation revealed that a driver of a vehicle headed southbound on Mountain failed to yield to an oncoming vehicle when turning east onto Lemon. Both drivers received minor visible injuries, and one of the drivers was transported to a hospital due to complaint of back and neck pain. Both vehicles sustained moderate damage. Investigation continuing.
Theft From a Vehicle
June 25 at 7:53 p.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 600 block of Parkrose. The theft occurred sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The vehicle was ransacked and a flashlight and some miscellaneous change were stolen. Investigation continuing.
Barricaded Suspect / Ex-Felon With a Firearm – Suspect Arrested
June 26 at 1:19 p.m., officers responded to the report of a suicidal subject in the 800 block of West Duarte Road. A friend of the subject called and reported the man had been drinking heavily and had stated he was going to commit suicide. He also threatened to shoot police and refused to exit the house. The Foothill Special Enforcement Team was activated to handle the barricade situation. Duarte Road was shut down and residents were evacuated.
During the investigation, it was learned that the suspect had several firearms in his residence. It was also learned that he is a convicted felon. Detectives obtained a warrant for the suspect's arrest. He continued to refuse to cooperate. Distraction devices were deployed and tear gas was utilized. The suspect surrendered at approximately 1:00 a.m. The Red Cross responded to provide aid to the residents who had been evacuated.
Vehicle Burglary
June 26 at 10:05 p.m., a window-smash vehicle burglary was reported in the 600 block of West Huntington. The burglary occurred in a business parking lot sometime between 4:30 and 10:05 p.m. An iPod was stolen from the vehicle. Investigation continuing.
Detective Bureau Case Follow-up
Sexual Assault Case – Suspect Sentenced
In February 2011, a sexual assault occurred at a residence on Alta Vista involving a relative that committed sexual assault against a family member. The suspect entered the apartment of his niece and sexually assaulted her while she was asleep on the living room floor with a female friend. The suspect had been drinking and fled before police arrived at the location. The case was assigned to detectives.

Detecive Case -  Bureau Follow Up

Detectives filed the case with the District Attorney’s Office and coordinated efforts with State Parole Agents to have the suspect tracked down. The suspect was located and arrested, and multiple charges were filed against the suspect by the District Attorney’s Office. The case went to trial the week of June 18, 2012, and the suspect was found guilty of two serious felony counts of sexual assault. He was sentenced to 50 years to life.
Barricaded Suicidal Subject – Suspect Arrested
On June 26, patrol officers and detectives responded to the 800 block of West Duarte Road regarding a barricaded suicidal subject – See above June 26 incident for details. Detectives worked collaboratively with patrol officers to obtain an arrest warrant for the subject. After a lengthy standoff with police, he eventually exited his home and was taken into custody. The suspect was booked and charges will be sought against him.

Tip of the Week

DON’T FILL YOUR VEHICLE WITH PRESENTS FOR THIEVES!
It only takes a few seconds for thieves to break into your vehicle and steel your valuables.
It only takes a few seconds to remove your valuables and secure your vehicle.
Don’t be a Victim!
Auto-burglary prevention starts by limiting the criminal’s opportunity to commit the crime and can be accomplished with very little time and effort. Criminals are looking for
something to steal – don’t supply the valuables. If you leave your valuables in your vehicle, you instantly make your car a target for thieves.
Take a few seconds to prevent auto-burglary!

Stop Graffiti Bounty Program

One of the methods the Monrovia Police Department is using to combat graffiti in the community of Monrovia is the Stop Graffiti Bounty Program. If a citizen reports an incident of graffiti in the City of Monrovia that leads to the arrest of the suspect, the citizen will receive a $100 bill. Help keep Monrovia looking great!

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of June 21 -24, 2012

Commercial Burglary

June 21 at 7:26 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of West Foothill regarding a break-in.  The business was broken into sometime during the night.  The suspect(s) pried open the rear door, which faces an alley, made entry, and stole merchandise from the business.  Investigation continuing.

Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested

June 21 at 8:54 p.m., a witness called police to report a possible drunk driver who ran a stop sign at Fifth and Colorado.  The witness followed the vehicle to Monterey and Chestnut, where the driver pulled over and slumped her head against the steering wheel.  Police arrived and contacted the female driver, who was determined to be driving under the influence and was arrested.

Grand Theft Auto

June 22 at 10:32 a.m., a reporting party came to the police department lobby to file a grand theft auto report.  The vehicle belongs to a friend who is presently in Korea, but was having the reporting party watch the vehicle for him.  The vehicle was taken sometime between the evening of June 20 and the morning of June 22.  The vehicle is a black, 2000 Honda Civic.  Investigation continuing.

Stop Graffiti Bounty Program

One of the methods the Monrovia Police Department is using to combat graffiti in the community of Monrovia is the Stop Graffiti Bounty Program.  If a citizen reports an incident of graffiti in the City of Monrovia that leads to the arrest of the suspect, the citizen will receive a $100 bill.  Help keep Monrovia looking great!

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of June 18-20, 2012

Commercial Burglary

June 18 at 8:06 a.m., police responded to the report of a commercial burglary in the 600 block of West Huntington.  The burglary occurred sometime between 5:00 p.m. on June 17 and 8:00 a.m. on June 18.  Suspect(s) smashed a window and took Oakley, Maui Jim and Rey Ban sunglasses from the business.  No alarm sounded.  Similar cases have been reported in Anaheim, Whittier and Montclair.  Investigation continuing.

Armed Robbery

June 16 at 8:00 p.m., an armed robbery was reported at a business in the 900 block of West Huntington.  Two suspects entered the store, produced handguns, and ordered the two employees to the floor.  While one suspect held the victims at gunpoint, the other stole cash and cell phones from the business.  The suspects were last seen northbound from the location on foot.  The suspects are described as male African-Americans, in their 20's, one with a goatee and the other had beard stubble on his face.  One suspect wore a black hooded sweatshirt, the other wore a gray one, and they both had on black pants.

Theft From a Vehicle

June 16 at 8:16 p.m., dispatch received a call reporting a theft from an unlocked vehicle in the 100 block of Stedman.  The victim parked her vehicle in her assigned space directly in front of her apartment in the evening, but left the vehicle unlocked.  When she returned to her vehicle the next morning, she noticed the vehicle had been ransacked.  The only thing missing was approximately three dollars in coins from a duffel bag that was in the vehicle.  Investigation continuing.

Grand Theft / Conspiracy to Commit Grand Theft - Suspects Arrested

June 19 at 11:01 a.m., an officer was on patrol in the area of Foothill and California when he observed a silver Lincoln.  The vehicle matched the description of a suspect vehicle from a battery theft incident the previous day.  The suspects stole batteries from a cable box in the City of Monrovia.  The occupants of the vehicle, a male and female, matched a witness description of the suspects in the case.  The officer noticed that the vehicle registration was also expired.  He stopped the vehicle and contacted the suspects.  When he spoke to the driver, he observed batteries and a yellow safety vest in the vehicle.  A short time later, a call was received in dispatch regarding a theft of batteries from a cable box on California that had just occurred.  It appears the officer contacted the suspects just after they completed another crime.  The stolen batteries were recovered and confirmed stolen by cable company employees.  Both suspects were arrested and taken into custody.  The vehicle was stored as evidence.

Grand Theft Auto

June 19 at 5:05 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 300 block of East Olive.  The vehicle, a 2005, black Nissan Altima, was taken sometime between midnight the night before and 5:00 p.m.  on June 19.  Investigation continuing.   

Tip of the Week

Pool Safety for Children

Establishing and following "Pool Rules" can help ensure your family and friends have a safe and fun time swimming this summer.  Teach your children to swim as early as possible and always watch your children when they are in or near a pool or spa.  Each year, nationwide, we experience too many incidents of children drowning in swimming pools, usually a pool owned by their family, friends or a relative.  At the time of most incidents, the children were being supervised by one or both parents.  Toddlers, in particular, often do the unexpected.  In addition to drowning incidents, thousands of children are treated in hospital emergency rooms for submersion injuries.  Do not consider young children to be "drown proof" because they have had swimming lessons; children must always be watched closely while swimming.  Here are a few "Pool Rules" you can adopt to keep your family and friends safe:

*        Always have adult supervision.

*        Never lose sight of toddlers near a pool or spa.

*        Keep a portable telephone near the pool with emergency numbers posted.

*        Learn CPR; at least one adult family member should know CPR.

*        Do not allow running on the edge of the pool.

*        Keep large floating toys out of the pool - they block the view.

*        Keep deck areas free of clutter.

*        Never allow young children to dive into a pool.

*        Install pool lights for night vision.

·        Have a clear view of the pool from inside your home.

*        Remove automatic vacuums from the pool before swimming.

*        Remove toys from in and around the pool; toys can attract young children.

*        Keep pool chemicals locked away.

*        Never allow extension cords near a pool.

*        Keep rescue equipment by the pool.

*        Install a pool safety fence around your pool and ensure pool gates are kept closed.

Enforce your "Pool Rules" with family and friends for a safe and fun summer in the pool!

 

Stop Graffiti Bounty Program

One of the methods the Monrovia Police Department is using to combat graffiti in the community of Monrovia is the Stop Graffiti Bounty Program.  If a citizen reports an incident of graffiti in the City of Monrovia that leads to the arrest of the suspect, the citizen will receive a $100 bill.  Help keep Monrovia looking great!

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Contact Phone Numbers

For Emergency Dial ..................................................................................  911

Police Department Business Line ........................................ (626) 256-8000

Community Policing Sergeant .............................................. (626) 256-8020

Watch Commander ............................................................... (626) 256-8030

Cell Watch ................................................................  (626) 357-CELL (2355)

Graffiti Removal ....................................................................  (626) 836-3654

Shopping Cart Removal......................................................... (800) 252-4613

Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers................... (800) 222-TIPS (8477)

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of June 14 -17, 2012

Attempt Grand Theft

On June 14 at 4:02 p.m., an attempt grand theft was reported in the 600 block of South Bradbury Avenue.  The victim parked her motorcycle on Bradbury, just North of Royal Oaks, early in the evening.  When she returned to her motorcycle the following morning, she saw someone had tried to punch the ignition with an electric drill.  Apparently, the bit broke and the suspect(s) gave up.  Investigation continuing.

Commercial Burglary - Suspects Arrested

On June 14 at 7:49 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 100 block of West Foothill regarding a commercial burglary.  The suspects where seen on store surveillance entering the business, selecting a bottle of liquor each and walking out without making any attempt to pay.  Officers conducted an area search and located both suspects and arrested them.  During the investigation, it was learned that the suspects planned their crime with the intention of selling the alcohol for cash and had no means to pay for the items.

Injury Traffic Collision - Vehicle vs. Pedestrian

On June 15 at 12:19 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 200 block of East Duarte Road regarding a traffic collision with a pedestrian injured.  A vehicle was backing up in a parking area and the driver did not see an elderly man walking behind the vehicle.  The vehicle bumped the man, which caused him to fall and injure his hip area.  Paramedics were summoned and the man was taken to a local hospital for treatment.  

Theft From a Vehicle

On June 16 at 8:53 a.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 300 block of North Canyon. The victim parked her vehicle and left it unlocked.  Suspect(s) went into her vehicle during the night and stole her property.  Investigation continuing.

Injury Traffic Collision - Vehicle vs. Bicyclist

On June 16 at 9:49 a.m., a traffic collision occurred in the 400 block of West Foothill.  A vehicle and bicycle collided at Foothill and Alta Vista.  The vehicle had stopped northbound Alta Vista at Foothill and the driver looked left and right for vehicles, but failed to notice the bicyclists coming westbound.  The driver of the vehicle went across Foothill, failing to yield to the bicyclists.  The lead bicyclist broadsided the passenger door of the vehicle.  The bicyclist sustained injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Commercial Burglary - Suspect Arrested

On June 16 at 4:15 p.m., a commercial burglary was reported at a business in the 600 block of West Huntington.  A male suspect entered the store, selected a bicycle and walked it out of the store without making any attempt to pay.  He was observed by store employees.  The employees got in their vehicle and followed the suspect, providing the suspect's direction of travel to police.  Officers arrived, detained the suspect and arrested him for burglary.  The suspect was found to be on parole.

Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision - Suspect Arrested

On June 16 at 11:42 p.m., officers responded to the 900 block of West Duarte Road regarding a traffic collision.  The driver was traveling west on Duarte Road and attempted to make a left turn onto Encino, but failed to yield to an oncoming vehicle.  The driver collided into a vehicle that was traveling east on Duarte.  Through investigation, the driver was determined to be under the influence and was arrested.

Stolen Vehicle Recovered - Suspects Arrest

On June 17 at 1:27 a.m., an officer was on patrol in the 200 block of West Lime when he noticed two vehicles following each other.  The occupants were wearing hoodies and looked suspicious as the officer drove by them.  The subjects looked at the officer and began to accelerate at a high rate of speed.  The officer made a u-turn and the vehicles fled in two different directions.  The officer paralleled one of the vehicles and was able to locate it on a nearby street, where he conducted a traffic stop.  A computer check revealed the vehicle was stolen out of El Monte.  The vehicle was occupied by three juvenile suspects.  They were arrested without incident.

Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision - Suspect Arrested

On June 17 at 2:13 a.m., police received a call regarding a subject who was driving under the influence.  While backing out of an apartment complex, the driver struck three parked vehicles.  The driver tried to exchange information, but the other vehicle owners smelled an odor of alcohol on the driver and called the police.  Officers responded and after investigation, arrested the driver for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Theft From a Vehicle

On June 17 at 11:10 a.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 1000 block of Royal Oaks.  The victim parked his vehicle in the carport of his complex earlier in the evening and left it unlocked.  He returned to his vehicle the following morning and found that someone had ransacked his vehicle.  The suspect took CD's and change from the vehicle.  Investigation continuing.

Special Enforcement Team Weekly Activity

On June 16 at 7:46 p.m., Special Enforcement Team officers stopped a vehicle in the area of Standish and Tree Lane for a vehicle code violation.  The driver was found to have three outstanding warrants and was arrested and taken into custody.  The vehicle was stored.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of June 11-13, 2012

Vehicle Burglary

June 12 at 5:12 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of South Primrose reported that someone had cut the window of his Jeep and ransacked the interior of the vehicle.  Nothing was taken from the vehicle.  Investigation continuing.

Grand Theft Auto

June 12 at 6:17 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 200 block of North Myrtle.  The victim parked her car in her driveway in the evening.  When she went out to the vehicle in the morning at 6:00 a.m. to go to work, the car was gone.  The vehicle was unlocked and a key to the car was inside the console.  The vehicle was located and recovered that same day at 5:30 p.m. in the 200 block of West Colorado.  Investigation continuing.

Theft From a Vehicle

June 12 at 8:13 a.m., police responded to the report of a theft from a vehicle in the 200 block of West Lemon.  The victim parked his vehicle in the rear carport at his residence in the evening.  The vehicle was unlocked.  The victim returned to his vehicle in the morning and found his GPS missing.  Investigation continuing.

Tip of the Week

Beat the Heat - Check the Back Seat

Never leave your child alone in a vehicle - It's the Law!  California Law Requires: That a parent, legal guardian, or other person responsible for a child who is 6 years of age or younger, may not leave that child inside a motor vehicle without the supervision of someone 12 years of age or older.  

Between May of 1998 to May of 2012, 527 children died of hyperthermia from being left alone in a motor vehicle in the United States.  This is a completely preventable statistic.  On a mild day of 80 degrees, the inside of a vehicle can heat quickly.  In only 10 minutes raising the inside temperature of the vehicle to 99 degrees, in 20 minutes to 109 degrees, in 30 minutes to 114 degrees, and 60 minutes to 123 degrees.  It is never safe to leave a child alone in a parked car because the sun's radiation warms objects inside of the car, such as the dashboard, steering wheel, child seat, etc., then these heated objects quickly heat the trapped air inside of the car, similarly to that of a convection oven.      

What can you do?  Never leave a child alone in a vehicle.  Once you reach your destination; make sure that all occupants leave the vehicle when unloading; take all children, including sleeping infants, with you; lock your vehicle doors and trunks; and keep the keys out of the reach of children.  This information is provided by the County of Los Angeles Public Health Department.  For more information on child safety, click on County of Los Angeles Public Health and visit their website.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of June 7-10, 2012

Grand Theft

June 7 at 7:43 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a transit lot in the 1600 block of South Primrose regarding a theft of property.  The theft occurred sometime between 6:00 p.m. on May 22 and 5:00 a.m. on May 23.  Small spools of copper wire and several car batteries were taken from the lot.  Investigation continuing.

Sexual Battery

June 8 at approximately 1:19 p.m., a 17-year-old female was walking south on Magnolia at about Cypress.  She heard footsteps coming from behind her, but did not turn around.  Suddenly, she felt someone grab her buttocks and crotch area from behind.  She stopped, and the suspect ran past her on the left side.  The suspect is described as a male Hispanic, early 30's, 5 foot 7 inches tall, thick medium-length black hair, full beard, wearing a brown shirt and light blue jeans.  Investigation continuing.

Deadly Weapon With Intent to Assault - Suspect Arrested

June 8 at 7:15 p.m., officers responded to a park in the 300 block of South Myrtle regarding a suspicious person carrying a sword.  Officers detained the suspect, who was carrying a two-and-a-half-foot-long metal sword.  The suspect had been involved in an altercation with gang members at the park a week prior and had returned to the park with the sword.  The suspect was subsequently arrested for the above listed charge.

Bear Incident

June 9 at 2:00 p.m., a large bear was struck by a vehicle at Mayflower and Hillcrest.  The vehicle was not damaged, but the bear had injuries that required him to be tranquilized by Monrovia Animal Control and the Department of Fish and Game.  It was determined that the bear's injuries were minor, a broken nose and tooth, and should heal in a few days.  The bear was released back into the wilderness area above Canyon Park.

Possession of Methamphetamine / Trespassing - Suspect Arrested

June 9 at 6:22 p.m., police responded to the report of a subject entering a vacant and unlocked residence in the 1600 block of South Mayflower.  The subject was arrested for trespassing and also charged with possession of methamphetamine.

Commercial Burglary / Possession of a Controlled Substance - Suspect Arrested

June 9 at 9:27 p.m., police responded to a business in the 500 block of West Huntington regarding a burglary.  A female suspect entered a business with a box cutter and used it to cut the tags off of merchandise.  She took several items of clothing and left without paying.  She was arrested and taken into custody. During the booking process, methamphetamine was found on her person.  The additional charge was added.

Residential Burglary

June 10 at 8:30 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 200 block of West Palm.  The victim left his residence for approximately two hours.  When he returned, he found two computers and a backpack containing papers missing from his home.  Nothing else was taken and the residence was not ransacked.  The victim said he left his front door open, but the screen was closed and he believed it was locked.  There were no signs of forced entry.  A witness saw a male Black in his mid 30's and a female Hispanic in her mid 20's in the vicinity of the apartment during the time of the burglary.  Investigation continuing.

Strong-arm Robbery

June 10 at 9:17 p.m., a robbery of a cell phone was reported at California and Maple.  The victim and two friends were eating at a fast food restaurant.  The two female suspects were at the same restaurant.  When the victim and her friends left, the female suspects left and followed behind them, east on Huntington and then north on California.  When the victim began to make a call on her cell phone, one of the female suspects ran up behind her, bumped her and grabbed the phone.  Both female suspects ran eastbound on Maple.  The victim and her friends ran after the suspects, but lost sight of them.  Investigation continuing.

Special Enforcement Team Weekly Activity

Search Warrant

On June 7, Special Enforcement Team officers assisted patrol with an investigation of a suspect who was taking pictures of juvenile females near a school.  A search warrant and consent was used to recover a camera and computer from the suspect.  The searches included a vehicle, the suspect's work and residence.  The investigation is continuing.

Unlicensed Driver / Warrant - Suspect Arrested

On June 8, the Special Enforcement Team stopped a vehicle on Longden at Live Oak.  The driver was cited for being unlicensed and a passenger was arrested for a warrant for driving under the influence.

Driving With a Suspended License / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Suspect Arrested

On July 9, a suspicious vehicle that left the 200 Block of East Cherry was stopped by the Special Enforcement Team.  The driver was arrested and cited in the field for having a suspended driver's license and possessing a rock cocaine pipe.  The vehicle was stored.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of June 4-6, 2012

Vehicle Burglary

June 4 at 5:24 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 400 block of West Colorado.  The vehicle, a Toyota Corolla, was parked in the victim's driveway.  The victim did not remember if the vehicle was locked.  In the morning, the victim noticed money and a phone charging cord was taken.  There was no damage to the car.  Investigation continuing.

Vehicle Tampering

June 5 at 5:19 a.m., an officer responded to a hotel the 900 block of Huntington regarding vehicle tampering.  A guest at the hotel walked out to his parked vehicle and found a man inside his car.  The suspect was described as a male Hispanic, approximately 30 years old, 6 foot tall, thin build, brown hair, full beard, long single braid to the middle of his back.  The victim's vehicle was unlocked and there was no loss.

Vehicle Burglary

June 5 at 6:42 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 200 block of East Walnut.  A suspect(s) broke the driver-side window of the victims van.  They stole the victim's iPad that was left visible on the inside of the van.  The vehicle was parked in an assigned parking space in the complex.  Investigation continuing.

Theft From a Vehicle

June 5 at 7:23 p.m., a theft from an unlocked vehicle was reported.  The victim lives in the 200 block of East Lime, but he is unsure where the theft occurred.  His golf GPS was taken from his vehicle console.  Investigation continuing.

Residential Burglary

June 6 at 8:39 a.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 1000 block of Royal Oaks.  Suspect(s) entered an unlocked storage garage and stole the victim's road bikes. 

Detective Bureau Case Follow-up

The Home Depot has had several commercial burglaries occur over the last two months.  These burglaries were committed by a group of females who would enter the store carrying large empty shoulder bags.  The females would fill the bags with merchandise, one female would fill a shopping cart and then they would all proceed to walk out of the store without paying.  They did not try to conceal their actions and would confront employees if they were approached.  This was caught on surveillance video, but the females were not identified and were gone by the time police arrived. 

Detective's spoke with other agencies in the area to see if they were experiencing similar thefts and discovered Arcadia, Pasadena, and Glendale were having the same crimes occur.  All three agencies compared leads, and several arrests were made implicating a Pasadena gang and nine female gang members.  Two of the three females who were involved in the Monrovia incidents have been identified and arrested. 

Tip of the Week

Vacation Time Home Security

It's summertime, and before you decide to pack up the family and go on vacation, take a few precautions to keep your home safe while you are away.  Be cautious of who you tell about your vacation.  It's okay to let a trusted neighbor know when and where you are going, just don't broadcast it to your whole neighborhood.  And don't post the fact that you are going on vacation on social network sites for anyone to see; a friend of a friend of your friend just could be a burglar. 

Also, take a few steps to make potential burglars believe someone is actually home.  Hook up a timer to lights, televisions and radios, so they go on and off while you are away.  Adjust the time setting to your normal routine.  Make sure that everything is locked up and secure before you head out; double check sheds, windows, garage doors, and any other opportunistic locations.  Have the post office hold your mail or have a trusted neighbor collect your mail for you, as well as your newspaper.  Don't allow newspapers to stack up in your driveway; an obvious clue to thieves that no one is home.

Another precaution you can take is to turn off the ringer to your phone.  An unanswered phone might tip off a prowler that you are away.  Don't leave a message on your answering machine announcing your vacation to callers.  If you have a home security system, call your company and let them know you will be on vacation and notify local law enforcement, as well, so they can keep an extra eye on your home while you are away.    

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of May 31 - June 3, 2012

Vandalism in Progress

On May 31 at 10:23 p.m., an officer responded to the report of vandalism in progress in the 1300 block of South Shamrock.  The reporting party was on the southwest corner of Shamrock and Evergreen when he saw a male subject vandalize the city mural under the freeway overpass.  The witness was able to get the license plate number of the suspect's vehicle and called police.  An officer responded to the address where the vehicle is registered, but did not find the vehicle.  The investigation is continuing.

Fire Assist

On June 1 at 9:44 a.m., fire and police personnel responded to a business in the 800 block of Royal Oaks regarding a possible Hazmat situation, resulting from the mixing of chemicals. Employees were evacuated and the Monrovia Fire Department checked the building.  The area was contained by the Fire Department and Los Angeles County Hazmat was requested and responded to the incident.

Vehicle Burglary

On June 1 at 11:18 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 100 block of North Myrtle.  The female victim had parked and locked her vehicle in her assigned parking stall in the rear of the complex on May 28.  When she returned to her vehicle on May 30, she found the rear passenger-side window had been smashed and her green purse had been taken from the rear floorboard.  Investigation continuing.

Vandalism - Suspects Arrested

On June 2 at 1:38 a.m., an officer was on patrol heading eastbound on Evergreen towards Myrtle when he saw a vehicle stopped by the freeway onramp.  A subject exited the passenger side of the vehicle, tagged the wall, stepped back into the vehicle and the driver drove away.  The officer conducted a traffic stop and arrested the two suspects for vandalism; one of the suspects was also charged with transporting a controlled substance and open container. 

Vehicle Burglary

On June 2 at 8:27 a.m., the victim of a vehicle burglary came to the Monrovia Police Department lobby to file a report.  An expensive pair of shoes were stolen from her vehicle.  She parked and locked her vehicle in her assigned stall in the 200 block of South Primrose.  When she returned to her vehicle the next day, she found the shoes had been stolen from the vehicle.  Investigation continuing.

Theft from a Vehicle

On June 3 at 9:48 a.m., a vehicle theft was reported in the 200 block of El Nido.  The victim parked his vehicle in the driveway, but could not remember if he locked the doors. When he returned to his vehicle about three hours later, his trunk was open.  He did not think anything of it until later in the day when he noticed several items missing from inside the car.  Investigation continuing.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of May 28-30, 2012

Domestic Battery

May 28 at 9:21 a.m., a caller reported a male subject assaulting a female subject in the area of Madison and Colorado.  Officers arrived and spoke to both subjects.  Through investigation it was learned that the male subject is the ex-boyfriend of the female and he was forcefully pushing her to walk with him to the store.  She was resisting him, so he clamped his hand on the back of her neck and pulled her hair, trying to force her to walk with him.  The victim was not injured, but does desire prosecution.  An Emergency Protective Order was issued and served.  

Residential Burglary

May 28 at 1:20 p.m., police responded to the report of a residential burglary in the 100 block of Spanner Street.  A female Hispanic suspect, approximately 50 years old, approached the front door of the residence, which is occupied by two elderly women and one of the women's daughters.  Only one of the women was home at the time and her daughter was sleeping in her room.  The suspect spoke to the resident and told her she had purchased the property behind the victim's house and there was a tree problem that she wanted to show her.  The suspect and the victim walked to the rear of the property.  As they did so, the suspect was on the phone the entire time.  Once the suspect left, the victim went back inside her home and found it ransacked and her wallet, cash and jewelry were taken.  The victim observed a dark colored, 4-door vehicle in front of the house during this incident.  Investigation continuing.

Commercial Burglary

May 28 at 3:13 p.m., a burglary was reported at a business in the 100 block of East Lemon.  The suspect(s) forced a gate and used a pry tool to enter a side door to a conference room.  The alarm sounded and the suspect(s) forcefully tore a flat screen television from its mount and fled the scene.  Investigation continuing.

Grand Theft Auto

May 28 at 7:55 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 400 block of West Foothill.  The victim parked and locked her vehicle in front of the business where she works and left it there over the weekend, as she went out of town.  When she returned on Monday evening, the vehicle was gone.  The vehicle is a white, 2009, 4-door BMW with paper plates.  Investigation continuing.

Grand Theft Auto

May 29 at 7:59 a.m., a grand theft auto was reported in the 300 block of East Lemon.  The victim parked his ATV, a green, 2008 Honda Foreman, in the bed of his pickup truck in his driveway.  Suspect(s) removed the ATV from the bed of the truck sometime overnight.  Investigation continuing.

Daytime Residential Burglaries

Three daytime residential burglaries occurred in the morning and afternoon hours on May 29.  Two occurred in the 100 block of North Alta Vista and one in the 600 block of Terrado.  The victim of the first home on Alta Vista is in the process of moving out and had most of her belongings out of the home.  She was not able to respond, so a family member secured the house.  A list of stolen items will be provided upon her return.  Suspect(s) entered the home by prying open a bathroom window.

Suspect(s) entered the second home burglarized on North Alta Vista by removing three glass louvers from the window and then opening it.  The victim's house was very full of personal items and it was hard to determine what was taken from the property.  The victim reported cash taken.

The third home burglarized is in the 600 block of Terrado.  The victim is an elderly female.  She left the location at 7:45 a.m. and returned at approximately 1:25 p.m.  The suspect(s) went into her garage and obtained a screwdriver and ladder.  They made entry through a front window.  The house was ransacked and the loss was cash and jewelry.  It is unknown if these three burglaries are related.  The investigations are continuing.

Stranded Hiker Rescued

May 29 at 8:01 p.m., dispatch received a call from a 43-year-old female.  She said she was hiking near the Trask Boy Scout Camp when she saw a bear on the road.  She said she was hiding from the bear in some bushes.  Her cell phone signal was breaking up and dispatch lost phone contact with her.  Officers responded and began a search of the area.  The Foothill Air Support helicopter also responded to assist. 

After searching the area for approximately one hour, the woman was found 20 feet below the road at the bottom of a steep hill.  She said that when she saw the bear, she panicked, backed up and fell down the hill.  She was unable to get back to the road without assistance.  The Fire Department responded and assisted her up the hill to safety.  The woman was not injured.

Theft From a Vehicle

May 30 at 3:26 a.m., a resident in the 300 block of East Hillcrest saw a tall male suspect wearing dark clothes tampering with his unlocked car.  The resident yelled at the suspect, who walked away, eastbound on Hillcrest.  The loss was a small amount of change.

Grand Theft Auto

May 30 at 7:04 a.m., a green Honda Accord was reported stolen from the 200 block of West Pomona.  The victim had parked and locked his vehicle in front of his house in the evening.  The vehicle was taken sometime overnight.  The El Monte Police Department called later in the day and advised they had recovered the vehicle.  It had been stripped and abandoned in their city.  Investigation continuing.

Tip of the Week

"KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25" CAMPAIGN

"KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25" is a traffic safety campaign to raise awareness of the residential speed limit.  In California the speed limit in residential areas is 25 MPH, unless posted otherwise.  The goal of the "KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25" organization and the Monrovia Police Department is working together to end injuries and deaths that result from speeding vehicles in our neighborhoods.  The street in front of your home is over twice as dangerous as highways when it comes to number of deaths per miles driven (Federal Highway Administration).

The "KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25" organization, the Monrovia Police Department and the Monrovia Unified School District are working collaboratively to create safe streets through education and active community involvement. 

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of May 24-27, 2012

Burglary / Possession of Burglary Tools - Suspects Arrested

May 24 at 4:12 p.m., a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain reported three suspicious subjects, two males and a female, inside the business that have stolen merchandise from several of their store locations.  An officer responded and detained one male subject, who consented to a pat-down search.  The suspect had wire cutters and a magnetic decoder to remove security tabs on his person, along with items of store merchandise he had taken without paying.  As the female suspect exited the business, she was detained and was also found to be in possession of a magnetic decoder.  The third male suspect exited, but did not have any items on him.  The first suspect admitted he had gone into the store to steal, but claimed the other two did not know.  He and the female were arrested and taken into custody.  The other male subject was identified and released.

Gang Injunction / Warrant Arrest - Suspects Arrested

May 25 at 1:52 a.m., officers were conducting extra patrol behind a business in the 1100 block of South Magnolia when they saw an opening in the perimeter gate.  While checking the area, three subjects were found sleeping in some abandoned apartments.  One subject was arrested for the gang injunction, one subject was arrested for a warrant, and the third subject was identified and given a warning to stay out of the location.

Fight in Progress - Suspects Identified

May 25 at 6:22 p.m., a caller reported four subjects fighting in the street at Myrtle and Pomona.  As officers were responding, dispatch advised the suspect vehicle was attempting to flee, but the engine hood flew open.  This caused enough delay for officers to locate the vehicle as it drove onto the westbound 210 Freeway.  Officers conducted a traffic stop on Santa Anita, just north of the freeway, and detained three male subjects and one female.  Officers attempted to locate the victim, but he was not found.  The suspects were identified and released.

Petty Theft

May 25 at 9:34 p.m., a petty theft was reported at a park in the 300 block of South Myrtle.  Three male juveniles were approached by a 16-year-old, male subject who asked to use one of their cell phones to call his mom.  The victim handed the suspect his phone; the suspect took the phone and fled the location.  He was last seen running west on Palm towards Primrose.  He is described as a male Hispanic, 16 years old, brown hair, brown eyes, thin build, approximately 5 foot 11 inches tall.  Investigation continuing.

Stolen Vehicle Recovered

May 26 at 12:11 p.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Fifth and Huntington when he saw a suspicious vehicle occupied by two male subjects abruptly pull into a business parking lot in an erratic manner.  The officer followed behind the vehicle and saw both occupants walk into a business.  A DMV computer check revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen from Baldwin Park.  The suspects ran out the backdoor of the business and onto the freeway.  CHP received several calls from drivers that the suspects were running on the freeway.  A witness saw the suspects exit the north side of the freeway.  Containment of the area was established, but the suspects were not located. 

The suspects are described as being in their 30's.  One had tattoos on the left side of his neck.  One suspect was wearing a white t-shirt, blue jean shorts and a fedora type hat.  The other was wearing a light blue hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.  The vehicle was recovered and the investigation is continuing. 

Vehicle Burglary

May 27 at 9:10 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 100 block of West Lemon.  The victim parked and locked their Chevy Tahoe in their assigned parking space.  When they returned to the vehicle, they noticed the doors ajar and the two back leather seats were missing.  The suspect(s) most likely used a Slim Jim to gain entry into the vehicle.  Investigation continuing. 

Vehicle Burglary

May 27 at 10:03 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 700 block of South Myrtle. A gardener had his tools stolen from his truck.  The tools have his initials etched on them.  He had been working around the grounds in the area, and when he returned to his truck for additional tools, he found someone had broken into his truck.  Investigation continuing.

Theft From a Vehicle

May 28 at 12:39 p.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 800 block of West Olive.  The victim parked his vehicle in his carport, but did not lock the driver's door. When he returned to his car the next day in the afternoon, he found his property was missing from the vehicle.  The items taken were an Ipod, the vehicle radio, and a DVD player.

Domestic Violence / Warrant - Suspect Arrested

May 28 at 2:22 a.m., officers responded to a location in the 900 block of South Fifth regarding a disturbance.  They spoke to a female subject, who said she was involved in an altercation with the father of her children.  She sustained visible injuries, so the male suspect was arrested.  It was later discovered that he also had an outstanding warrant, which was added to his charges.

Special Enforcement Team Weekly Activity

Assault Investigation / Gang Injunction Served

On May 25, the Special Enforcement Team worked DAMAGE (Duarte and Monrovia Anti-Gang Enforcement) with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department and Parole.  The team assisted patrol with an assault investigation at Myrtle and Pomona.  DAMAGE members located the suspect vehicle on the 210 Freeway, traveling westbound, and conducted a high-risk stop on Santa Anita, north of the 210 Freeway.  They detained three known gang members.  Two were served with the gang injunction.   

Gang Injunction Served / Gang Injunction Violation / Warrant Arrest

On May 27, Special Enforcement Team officers worked a large church fiesta in the 700 block of South Shamrock for gang suppression.  The team assisted patrol with a fight in the 600 block of Royal Oaks, near the location.  Two gang members were served with the gang injunction, and another gang member was arrested for violation of the gang injunction.  A fourth gang member was also served with the gang injunction at the police department when he was arrested and taken in for an outstanding warrant.