DESTINATION SIERRA MADRE......................Page 5

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2013

VOLUME 7 NO. 32

Inside this week: 

SIERRA MADRE’S NIGHT OUT

ALERT 

NEIGHBOR 
THWARTS 

ANOTHER 

ATTEMPTED 
BURGLARY

SIERRA MADRE


Calendar Page 2

Sierra Madre News Page 3

SMArtWalk Page 5

PASADENA/ALTADENA

Pg. 4

Marine Dies After Old 
Town Attack

AROUND SGV Pg. 6

AB447 - Protecting Seniors

Nyerges on Newspaper Logs

ARCADIA NEWS Pg. 7 

Swift action had SMPD at the scene 
within minutes. One suspect arrested. 

While Sierra Madre is not alone in the increase 
of residential burglaries of late, the 
town has been more successful than surrounding 
cities in having ‘strangers’ reported 
and the police taking swift action. In the last 
seven days, there have been eight known attempted 
burglaries and at least one other suspicious 
incident reported to police.

SMPD Chief Larry Gianonne said in an interview 
earlier this week that residential burglaries 
have become ‘big business’ within the 
criminal element largely due to the lack of 
fear of jail time and the ease at which some 
thieves can rid themselves of stolen jewelry, 
making prosecution difficult. In addition, 
with the jail overcrowding, there has been 
a significant increase in the number of convicts 
released that have changed their ‘crime 
of choice’ from drugs, etc., to residential burglaries, 
said another law enforcement source.

The last three suspects arrested in Sierra 
Madre and the suspects that the police are 
still looking for, all have lengthy criminal records 
and have been known to sometimes be 
armed. One of the persons arrested had a rap 
sheet 4 1/2 pages long.

Neighborhood Watch Does Work

Gianonne encourages residents to be observant 
and report any unusual activity to the 
police. In one of the incidents earlier this 
week, an alert neighbor noticed a strange car 
on the street in the early hours of the morning. 
When she saw the vehicle circle the 
street driving slowly for the second time, she 
called the police who were able to respond 
immediately and catchone of the thieves. 
He also encourages residents to know their 
neighbors and establish Neighborhood 
Watch Groups if none exists in your area. 
Sgt. Rueben Enriquez is available to help set 
up a Watch Program in your area. He can be 
reached at 626-355-1414.

Be Cautious - Be Careful - Be Wise

In another incident, two burglars approached 
a home and one knocked at the door while 
the other went to another part of the house 
to try to gain entry. In that instance, the husband 
answered, but did not open the door, 
while the wife was on the phone calling the 
police. The police were on the scene before 
the robbers could gain entry and made an 
arrest. One of the criminals was able to get 
away, however the police have learned his 
identity and have a warrant for his arrest. It 
was not known at press time whether or not 
he had been captured.

Giannone stressed again the need to be observant. 
When possible, the following information 
is helpful when calling the police:

Description of the vehicle including color, 
make, model, license plate and any oddities. 
Also try to describe the suspect to the best of 
your ability including their race. height, sex, 
build, hair color and length, and clothing. It 
is also important to describe what they were 
doing. All of this information helps police apprehende 
the criminals and will assist in their 
prosecution. 

The Chief also asked that in the event there 
is police activity near you, please stay in the 
house. Do not call the police to inquire what 
is going on. “If you hear helicopters for more 
than five minutes, its not looking for a bear”, 
said Gianonne.

Times have changed and residents have to 
keep their doors and windows locked at all 
times. Several burglars have been sucessful 
gaining entry into homes because of open 
windows and unlocked doors. But most important, 
be watchful and report all suspicious 
activity at once. S. Hendeson/MVNews

New Medical Center

EDUCATION & YOUTH

 Pg. 8

Sierra Madre School No. 
1 In Statewide Testing

Again

FOOD & DRINK Pg.9

Peter Dills - 

Table For Two

SPORTS Pg. 10

North/West Tournament

Zombie Run

BEST FRIENDS Pg. 11

Sierra Madre’s National Night Out was once again, a very informative and fun evening for the entire 
family. Above, the SM Fire Department gives a demonstration on the proper way to extinguish a fire. In 
addition to the interactive demonstrations, there were booths with information on safety and security information, 
Neighborhood Watch Programs, Animal Information from Pasadena Humane Society, Sierra 
Madre Search and Rescue, Sierra Madre Fire Dept., Food Trucks, Raffles, and a free family movie in 
the park. Below, a possible future law enforcement officer tests the latest in police motorcycles.

Photos by Dave Felt

THE GOOD LIFE Pg. 12

Savvy Senior

Senior Happenings

Katy Tse - This and That

BUSINESS Pg. 13


HEALTHY LIVING 

 NEW! Dr. Tina Paul Pg. 14

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

 Pg. 15

OPINION Pg. 16

Snyder -Rumors

Tolchin - Two Movies

Gandleman- Bipartisan Response

Guzzardo - Prisoner Release

LEGAL NOTICES Pg. 17

FYI Pg. 22


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