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ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER 

For the period of Sunday, November 7th through Saturday, November 
13th, the Police Department responded to 917 calls for 
service, of which 91 required formal investigations. The followingis a summary report of some of the major incidents handled by 
the Department during this period. 

Sunday, November 7:

1. At 3:37 p.m., an officer responded to the 00 block ofCabrillo Road regarding a theft from a vehicle report. Sometime 
between 9:00 p.m. on November 6th and 3:37 p.m. onNovember 7th, someone entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle 
and fled with stolen credit cards. The victim was able to cancel 
the cards before they were fraudulently used. 
2. At 7:14 p.m., officers responded to a residential burglary 
in progress in the 1400 block of Oaklawn Drive. The victim 
was home when she observed a suspect entering her backyard 
on her surveillance cameras and then heard a windowshatter. The suspect was gone by the time officers arrived. Thelone suspect may have fled in a mid-2000’s white Mercedes-
Benz sedan. The investigation is ongoing. 
Monday, November 8:

3. At 7:00 a.m., officers were clearing out a homeless encampment 
in the area of Colorado Boulevard and Second Avenue, 
after properly notifying the individuals of the ArcadiaMunicipal Code violation, when they witnessed a methamphetamine 
pipe located in the suspect’s property. The 38-yearold 
local male transient was arrested and issued a citation. 
The officers also noticed thick, white smoke coming from the 
wash area, adjacent to the encampment. Arcadia Fire responded 
to help, however, due to the amount of trash and personal 
property blocking the roadway, the fire engine was limited in 
its ability to access the area. A 48-year-old transient from Baltimore, 
Maryland admitted to recently extinguishing the fire. 
The suspect was arrested and cited for trespassing. 

4. At 4:20 p.m., an officer responded to the 11700 blockof Clark Street regarding a package theft report. Surveillancefootage captured the suspect, a Hispanic male, approximately25-years-old, steal a package from the business’ front porch.
The suspect fled in a black Mercedes-Benz Metris van. The suspect 
was seen wearing a grey sweatshirt, black pants, and hadhis hair in a ponytail. 
Tuesday, November 9:

5. At 9:46 p.m., an officer responded to Westfield Santa 
Anita Mall, located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding agrand theft report. The victim discovered his catalytic converters 
had been stolen from his truck sometime between 12:00 
p.m. and 9:15 p.m. on November 9th. 
Wednesday, November 10:

6. At 4:00 a.m., an officer was flagged down by a resident 
who just had his kitchen window shattered. The incident occurred 
in the 100 block of Santa Cruz Road. The victim heard 
his glass breaking and believes the suspect threw hardened 
mud at his window. The officer was unable to locate the suspect. 
7. At 11:36 a.m., an officer responded to the WestfieldSanta Anita Mall, located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding 
a stolen vehicle report. Surveillance footage capturedthe suspect hotwire a Yamaha golf cart and drive it away. Thesuspect is described as a Hispanic male wearing blue poloshirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball hat. 
8. At 4:13 p.m., an officer responded to the dental office, 
located at 611 South First Avenue, regarding a theft from vehicle 
report. The victim reported that her catalytic converterhad been stolen from her Toyota Sequoia between 12:30 p.m.
and 1:30 p.m. on November 10th. 
Thursday, November 11:

9. At 7:01 a.m., an officer contacted a subject in the areaof Huntington Drive and Gateway Drive. A records check revealed 
the suspect had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. 
The 40-year-old male transient was arrested and transported to 
the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
10. At 2:11 p.m., an officer responded to the WestfieldSanta Anita Mall, located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding 
a theft from vehicle incident. The officer discoveredan unknown suspect entered the victim’s parked and unlockedvehicle, stole a wallet, and then made fraudulent purchases using 
the victim’s credit card at various stores inside the mall. The 
investigation is pending a review of the available surveillancefootage. 
11. At 3:37 p.m., an officer responded to Westfield Santa 
Anita Mall, located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding arobbery investigation. An investigation revealed two suspectsstole approximately $950.00 worth of merchandise from Forever 
21. As they were exiting, an employee held onto the bagswith stolen merchandise when one of the suspects forcefullyattempted to retrieve the bag from the store employee, causingthe bag to tear. The suspects fled to four-door sedan. 
Suspect 1 is described as a Black female, approximately25-years-old, about 5’7” tall, 130 pounds, with black hair,
brown eyes, dark complexion, wearing a black T-shirt, black 
sweatpants, white socks, and black shoes. The second suspect is 
described as a Black female, also approximately 25-years-old,
5’7” tall, 130 pounds, wearing a black jacket, black Nike leggings, 
and white shoes. The investigation is ongoing. 

Friday, November 12:

12. At 9:07 a.m., officers responded to the front counterof the Arcadia Police Department regarding a fraud incident.
An investigation revealed the victim was befriended by someone 
claiming to want to help him with investments and markettrading. The victim then transferred a large sum of money intobanks under the name of the suspect. The victim later discovered 
the funds had been transferred out of the accounts and 
realized he had been a victim of fraud. The suspect used Whatsapp 
to communicate with the victim under the name of “Kii”. 
The investigation is ongoing. 
Saturday, November 13:

13. At 9:54 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the100 block of West Palm Drive regarding a burglary report. Theofficer determined someone kicked in a side door in an attempt 
to enter the home but was unsuccessful as the doorwaywas blocked by furniture. The officer determined the suspectdid not enter the home. The garage door, however, appeared tohave been forced open and there were signs of ransacking. Theloss is unknown as of the date of this report. 
14. At 7:02 p.m., officers responded to the area of EastHuntington Drive and Fifth Avenue regarding a notificationfor the Automated License Plate Reader System (ALPRS) of astolen vehicle in the area. Officers located the vehicle parked infront of Olive Garden, located at 430 East Huntington Drive,
and determined the known suspect had loaned the vehicle totwo unsuspecting acquaintances. The two subjects who weredriving the vehicle were released and the vehicle was towed. 
CITY OF ARCADIA SENIOR SERVICES NOMINATIONS FOR 2021 
SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 

Nomination forms are available at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive and the Recreation Department office, 
375 Campus Drive for the 2021 Senior Citizen of the Year! 

Do you know someone who is: 

– 55+ years of age or older 
– A current resident of Arcadia for a minimum of one year 
– Contributed to better the Arcadia Community 
– Not previously a recipient of the award 
If so, please stop by to pick up a nomination form or log onto the City’s website at www.arcadiaca.gov and download the 
nomination criteria and form. Recipient of the award will be honored at the Arcadia Rotary Club Salute to Seniors Luncheon 
on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at the Arcadia Community Center. Nomination forms must be submitted to Gina Hernandez,
Recreation Supervisor, by Friday, February 18, 2022 by 5:30pm. For more information, please contact Gina Hernandez at 

626.821.4328. 

FREE FLU VACCINE CLINIC 

Arcadia Senior Services in partnership with Methodist 
Hospital is offering free flu vaccines on Thursday, December 
2, 2021 from 9:30am to 11:30am. The flu vaccine 
being offered to individuals age 50 and over. The flu 
vaccine will be administered at the Arcadia CommunityCenter, located at 365 Campus Drive, Arcadia 91007. 
Appointments are required as there are limited number 
of vaccines. To book an appointment call Arcadia Senior 
Services at 626.574.5130. 

DUARTE POLICE BLOTTER 

The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week 
of November 07, 2021 - November 13, 2021. 

November 07, 2021Attempted robbery: 
1802 Huntington Drive (7-Eleven). On November 7 at approximately 
11:23 pm a male Hispanic adult wearing a blue “Dodgers” 
hat, blue jeans, and a blue mask was observed brandishinga firearm towards a store clerk at the location. A customer, 
who did not observe the handgun, but observed the clerk placing 
cash from the register onto the counter, asked the clerk if 
he wanted him to call the police, and was told “yes”. Deputies 
responded to the location and detained the suspect outside of 
the business. Suspect arrested. 

November 08, 2021Burglary (Commercial):
1306 Duarte Road (Don Reyes Restaurant). The victim reported 
between 11/07/21 at 8:00pm and 11/07/21 8:00am 
suspect(s) unknown shattered the front glass door to the location 
and stole the register and its contents and a “Lenovo” tablet. 
Loss was approximately $650 and damages at $500. Video 
surveillance available. 

Burglary (Commercial):
1434 Buena Vista Street (Nissan of Duarte). The victim reported 
on 11/08/21 between 12:00am and 8:00am suspect(s) unknown 
gained access to the location through a skylight to the 
location and stole 28 sets of car keys along with a 2015 2 door 
blue “Lexus RCF” License #7JLG086. Loss was approximately$60,000 and damages at $2,500. Video surveillance available. 

Petty theft (unlocked vehicle):
1325 Huntington Drive (Big Lots). The victim reported on 
11/08/21 at 3:45 pm a male black adult in his 20’s wearing ablack sweater and a baseball hat stole unknown items from his 
unlocked vehicle. Suspect entered a possible tan Buick sedan 
and fled the area. Unknown loss at this time, no video surveillance 
available. 

November 09, 2021Burglary (Commercial):
1212 Huntington Drive (El Pollo Loco). The victim reported 
between 11/08/21 11:45 pm and 11/09/21 7:00 am suspect(s) 
unknown shattered the drive-thru window to the location and 
attempted to take money from the empty register, as the register 
drawer was on the floor and the register knocked over. 
Approximately $300 in damages, with nothing reported stolen. 
Video surveillance available. 

November 11, 2021Aggravated assault: 
Duarte Road and Hope Drive. The victim, an employee for City 
of Hope was working in the area on 11/11/21 at 10:00am when 
he was struck in the head with an unknown object. The victim 
observed a female white adult with short blond hair, hazel 
eyes, wearing a blue and white checkered jacket, black hooded 
sweater, navy pants, white shoes, and a camouflage backpack 
running away from him north on Buena Vista Street. Victim 
was hospitalized at Methodist Hospital. Suspect outstanding. 

Grand theft (catalytic converter):
2100 block of Maynard Drive. The victim reported between 
11/04/21 12:00am and 11/11/21 10:00am suspect(s) unknown 
stole the catalytic converter to his 2005 Toyota Sequoia. Loss 
was approximately $1,500. No video surveillance available. 

ARCADIA ELDER ABUSE ARREST 

Report From Arcadia PD 

On Thursday November 18, 2021, at approximately 9:41 AM,
Arcadia Police Officers responded to a battery call in the 400 
block of East Camino Real Avenue. The 71-yearold victim was 
repeatedly punched on her head and face by her adult son. 

The victim was transported to a local hospital, and later released, 
for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. 

Officers attempted to contact the suspect when he was outside 
the residence, but he refused to comply with the officer’s 
commands and went inside. The suspect eventually exited the 
residence, and he was taken into custody without incident. At 
approximately 2:51 PM, the evacuated residents returned to 
their homes and normal vehicle traffic resumed on Camino 
Real Avenue. 

The suspect is 31-year-old Michael Jonathan Price, who recently 
returned to the United States from an extended stayin Switzerland. Price was arrested for violation of PC 368(b)

(1) – Elder Abuse. Price is being held in the Arcadia PoliceDepartment’s jail with a bail of $250,000. 
This case is currently under investigation. Anyone with information 
on this incident is encouraged to contact the Arcadia 
Police Department at (626) 574-5151, case number 2104614. 

If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may 
call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use 
your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP 
on Google play or the Apple App Store, or by using the website 
http://lacrimestoppers.org. 


MONROVIA ROUTE 66 
MARKINGS 

Our street maintenance department 
has begun painting roadway 
markings along the City stretch 
of the historic U.S. Route 66! Staff 
began their work on Fifth Avenue 
and will work their way west to 
Mountain Avenue over the next 
couple of days.

The route was established November of 1926 as the first all-
weather highway linking Chicago to Los Angeles! Unlike other 
highways, Route 66 was the shortest highway that reduced the 
distance between the Midwest and the Pacific Coast. Many of 
our Foothill cities are part of the historical route including our 
very own Monrovia! 


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