Mountain Views News          Saturday, September 11, 2010

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 Mountain Views News Saturday, September 11, 2010

 
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Sierra Madre Police Blotter

During the week of Sunday, August 29th, to Saturday September 4th, the Sierra Madre Police Department 
responded to approximately 310 calls for service.

Monday, August 30th:

11:03 AM – Grand Theft, 100 block East Sierra Madre Blvd. A gold bracelet and a gold ring with 
diamonds were reported stolen. The property was stolen from the upstairs master bathroom. The 
jewelry was discovered missing between Sunday 8/22 and Wednesday 8/25. The loss was estimated 
at $1700.00.

Saturday, September 4th:

10:53 PM – Theft from vehicle, 00 Block of East Bonita Ave. A suspect(s) opened an unlocked car 
door and stole a T-Mobile Cellular telephone, a garage door opener, portable CB radio, and vehicle’s 
registration. The crime occurred Saturday 9/4, between 8:30 pm and 9:10 pm. The loss was estimated 
at $128.00.

Arcadia Police Blotter

For the period of Sunday, August 29, through Saturday, September 4, the Police Department responded 
to 887 calls for service of which 114 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report 
of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, August 29:

1. Between 8:00 p.m. on August 28 and 6:30 a.m. on August 29, a residential burglary occurred 
at Vista Cove Assisted Living, 601 Sunset. Unknown suspect entered the 90-year-old victim’s 
bedroom and stole her cash, wallet, and a bank check for a total loss of $270.

2. A grand theft occurred at the Solstice store located in Westfield Mall around 2:51 p.m. A 
29-year-old female Hispanic stole 2 pairs of Dior sunglasses for a loss of $590. The suspect also 
dropped her wallet while fleeing through the mall.

Monday, August 30:

3. A residential burglary occurred in the 00 block of Genoa between 7:45 a.m. and 3:50 p.m. 
Unknown suspect(s) forced open the front door by using a pry tool. Once inside, the suspect(s) 
ransacked rooms and stole a designer watch, jewelry, cash, and a laptop computer. The total reported 
loss was approximately $30,350.

4. Units were dispatched to the 800 block of South First around 6:30 p.m. in reference to a 
domestic violence investigation. During an argument, a 27-year-old female Hispanic scratched 
her husband on the face and neck, leaving visible injuries. The woman was taken into custody for 
inflicting corporal injury to spouse.

Tuesday, August 31:

5. Shortly after 1:00 a.m., a grand theft from person incident occurred in the 900 block of 
Portola. The victim was walking to her front door when a male suspect, wearing a hooded sweatshirt, 
yanked her purse from her shoulder and ran. The suspect was seen entering an older model dark 
colored four-door sedan. Officers conducted an area search, but the suspect was not located.

6. Around 3:39 p.m., a victim came to the station to file a theft by access card report. Unknown 
suspect(s) acquired the victim’s bank card information by unknown means and made over $685 in 
unauthorized purchases in Santa Maria.

Wednesday, September 1:

7. Around 11:53 a.m., a Lojack representative advised that a stolen vehicle was parked in 
the 400 block of Oxford. While officers were en route to the scene, a male suspect fled the location in 
the stolen vehicle. A Pasadena air unit was called, and the suspect was followed to the 2300 block of 
Bateman in Irwindale, where the suspect exited the vehicle and ran into a business. Monrovia Police, 
Irwindale Police, and the CHP assisted in locking down the area, and a 40-year-old Caucasian was 
subsequently captured and charged with vehicle theft, possession of marijuana, outstanding felony 
warrant, and unlicensed driver. 

8. Units responded to JC Penney around 9:42 p.m. in reference to a man detained for theft. 
The suspect was recognized by loss prevention personnel from a previous theft and was kept under 
observation. The suspect was later seen concealing five pairs of children’s uniform pants in a shopping 
bag. A private person’s arrest was made, and the 35-year-old Hispanic was taken into custody for 
commercial burglary.

Thursday, September 2:

9. An attempted bank robbery occurred at Citibank, 100 South First, around 10:56 a.m. A male 
suspect presented a note to a teller indicating that he wanted money and had a gun. Fearing for her 
safety, the teller left her window and tried to contact her supervisor. The suspect then grabbed the 
note and fled the scene without taking any money. Assisting officers later apprehended a 24-year-old 
Asian suspect, and he was the same suspect who robbed Bank of America on August 17.

10. Shortly after 1:30 p.m., officers located a stolen vehicle at Santa Clara and Santa Anita and 
attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The suspect driver failed to yield and a pursuit ensued. The 
suspect finally stopped the vehicle in the 100 block of Fig in Monrovia and fled on foot. A witness 
called police and advised that a man had just entered his home in the 100 block of Central. A 
perimeter was established, and SWAT teams from Arcadia and Pasadena later took the 26-year-old 
Hispanic suspect into custody. A loaded handgun and hypodermic needle were found inside the 
stolen vehicle. The suspect was charged with vehicle theft, evading, felony in possession of firearm, 
residential burglary, possession of hypodermic needle, outstanding misdemeanor warrant, and 
felony parole violation.

Friday, September 3:

11. Around 8:53 a.m., officers went to the 1000 block of South El Molino in Pasadena to serve a 
grand theft felony arrest warrant. A 56-year-old male Caucasian was located and taken into custody.

12. Units were dispatched to the 00 block of North First to assist investigators from the California 
Medical Board. An unlicensed female doctor was arrested for performing laser skin treatments.

Saturday, September 4:

13. Around 12:36 a.m., a male victim came to the station to file a battery report. During an 
argument, his girlfriend slapped and scratched his face and neck. When he tried to restrain her 
hands, she pulled his belt from his waistband and struck him several times with his own belt. Officers 
responded to the 1100 block of Fairview and arrested a 36-year-old female Asian for inflicting 
corporal injury to cohabitant.

14. Officers were sent to the Advantis, 1041 South Baldwin, around 3:20 p.m. regarding a robbery 
that just occurred. Investigation revealed that 8 African-American suspects, between 16 to 20 years 
of age, entered the store and they each took several shirts and left without making payment. As they 
ran towards the exit, the owner was pushed to the ground, causing injury to the back of her head.

SIERRA MADRE GENERAL PLAN OUTREACH TEAM

What the General Plan is:

• A document that defines what our city will look like and how it will be 
economically managed and developed over a long period of time.

• Sierra Madre’s “constitution” for land use and community development

• Representative of basic community values, ideals and aspirations of 
the City

• Guides the policy-making of city government for the next 20 years

Consists of the following required elements (by State law):

• Land use

• Housing

• Circulation

• Open Space

• Conservation

• Noise

• Safety

(And any other topics can be included which are important to the community)

 

What the Outreach Team is:

• Volunteers who care about the City’s future 

• Formulating and instituting a plan to involve the entire City in updating 
the General Plan

Why it Matters to You:

• If you like Sierra Madre as is, speak out.

• If any aspect of life in Sierra Madre isn’t meeting your or your family’s, 
business’, or civic organization’s needs, speak out.

• Help us plan. This is your city and your future!

Help design your City!

• Call De Alcorn at 355-4793 to sign up to volunteer

• Call City Hall 355-7135 for more information, and/or volunteer

• Email any questions at GeneralPlan@CityofSierraMadre.com

Monrovia Police Blotter

During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 536 service events, resulting in 96 
investigations. Following are the last week's highlighted issues and events:

Vehicle Burglary - On August 26 at 6:06 p.m., a victim reported their vehicle was broken into at a 
parking structure in the 500 block of South Myrtle. The loss was unknown. Investigation continuing.

Weapons Offense - Suspect Arrested - On August 27 9:32 p.m., an officer responded to a call of a male 
subject chasing a female in the area of Cherry and Magnolia. The officer located and detained both 
subjects. The officer questioned both subjects and obtained verbal consent to conduct a pat-down 
search. On the male subject, he found a loaded large-capacity gun magazine and a modified knife 
blade. The officer obtained a written consent to search the suspect's home in an attempt to locate 
the gun belonging to the loaded magazine, but the gun was not located. The suspect was arrested for 
weapons offence. The female subject had not been harmed.

Hit and Run Traffic Collision - On August 28 at 1:30 a.m., an employee of a business in the 100 block 
of E. Lime parked her vehicle in a public parking lot and went to work. When she returned to her 
vehicle, she discovered someone crashed into it, causing moderate damage to her rear bumper and 
driver's side rear corner panel. The suspect vehicle fled without making any attempt to notify the 
owner. Investigation continuing.

Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance / Possession of a Controlled Substance - Suspects 
Arrested - On August 29 at 10:24 p.m., an officer on patrol in the area of Palm and Primrose saw two 
suspicious male subjects walking. The officer made contact with the subjects and observed symptoms 
of the subjects being under the influence of drugs. A subsequent investigation resulted in finding 
both suspects were in possession of methamphetamine. Both suspects were arrested.

Commercial Burglary / Conspiracy - Suspects Arrested - On August 30 at 11:16 a.m., officers responded 
to a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain. Store security reported three female suspects 
attempting to steal merchandise. The females were detained exiting the store. One of the females 
admitted to going to the store to steal merchandise. Surveillance video shows the others suspects 
selecting items and passing them among themselves. Two of the three females detained had stolen 
property in their possession. They were charged with burglary and conspiracy.

Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested - On September 1 at 9:57 a.m., an employee of a 
park in the 1200 block of Canyon Blvd reported a male and female in a vehicle drinking beer and 
throwing the cans out of the window. The vehicle was leaving the park area. An officer located and 
stopped the vehicle westbound on Hillcrest. The officer determined the male driver was driving 
under the influence and arrested him.

Felony Vandalism / Parole Violation / Driving Under the Influence - Suspects Arrested - On August 
28 at 9:04 a.m., officers responded to the report of a male suspect tagging the wall of a business in 
the 100 block of East Pomona. The witness saw the male suspect enter a light green Jeep Cherokee 
being driven by a female subject. The tagging was gang-related. Officers responded and conducted a 
thorough area check, but did not locate the suspects or the suspect vehicle. Several vandalisms have 
occurred recently throughout the city, where gang related tagging with the same type of graffiti has 
been spray painted. Officers investigating the incidents had gathered enough witness information 
to learn the license plate number and description of the suspect vehicle, which matched the 
description in this incident. Later that day at 7:21 p.m., an officer on patrol in the area of California 
and Central spotted the suspect vehicle used in the felony vandalisms. The officer conducted a 
traffic stop and contacted the female driver and male passenger. The male passenger had green 
spray paint on his hands which was consistent with the spray paint used in the vandalisms. The 
female driver was determined to be driving under the influence. The female suspect admitted to 
several of the vandalisms, but the male suspect chose not to provide any statements. Both suspects 
were arrested and charged for felony vandalism. 

The Communications Team will hold its third meeting at 7:00pm 
Monday, September 13th, in The Church of the Ascension's Community 
Hall at Baldwin and Laurel. The Church will provide coffee; cookies 
and snacks brought by the Team will not be turned down!


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