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Mountain View News Saturday, July 27, 2024


ARCADIA NEWS BRIEFS


ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER

For the period of Sunday, 
July 14th, through Saturday, July 20th, the Police Department responded to 884 calls for service 
of which 110 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the 
incidents handled by the Department during this period. 

Sunday, July 14:

1. At 2:32 a.m., an officer responded to an attempted Grand Theft Auto incident in the 900 block of Fairview 
Avenue. The reporting party informed the officer that individuals in a grey Kia Sedan had tried to steal a white 
Hyundai Elantra. Upon arrival, the officer observed that the white Hyundai Elantra had a broken right passenger 
window and the plastic ignition cover had been removed. The owner of the vehicle was contacted, and using FLOCK, 
the suspect vehicle was located, and a records check identified the registered owner. The estimated total loss is $1,000, 
and the investigation is ongoing.

Monday, July 15:

2. At 5:41 a.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of Paloma Drive following an attempted residential burglary. 
Three unidentified suspects were reported to have entered the victim's backyard through a side gate. They tried to 
force open a rear door but fled when the victim shouted at them. The suspects fled the residence in a black sedan (no 
further description) heading west on Paloma Drive towards Michillinda Avenue. The individuals, captured on the 
victim's CCTV cameras, were wearing all black clothing. 

Tuesday, July 16:

3. Between 8:30 p.m. on July 15, 2024, and 9:00 a.m. on July 16, 2024, an unidentified suspect took the victim's 
garage remote from their unlocked vehicle in the driveway of the 800 block of San Simeon Road. The suspect then 
utilized the remote to access the garage and steal the victim's golf clubs. There is no alarm or CCTV system in place 
at the location.

4. At 11:15 a.m., officers were dispatched to Santa Anita Avenue and Live Oak Avenue in response to a FLOCK 
hit on a stolen U-Haul. The U-Haul was discovered on Live Oak Avenue, and an attempt was made to stop it. The 
vehicle evaded capture and was initially pursued, but officers decided to cancel the chase and instead used air support 
to monitor its movement. The U-Haul driver drove into Gate 8 of Santa Anita Park and abandoned the vehicle near 
the track security gate. The driver then fled on foot into the stable area of the track. Despite a search, the driver could 
not be located. The driver is described as a Hispanic male.

Wednesday, July 17:

5. At 6:32 p.m., officers responded to a report of a residential burglary. The investigation uncovered that around 
2:20 p.m., three unidentified males were dropped off by a black minivan in front of the residence. Subsequently, they 
accessed the rear yard, climbed the balcony, and forcefully entered the premises. The suspect(s) proceeded to search 
multiple rooms before exiting through the front door at 3:00 p.m. Following this, the black minivan returned to 
pick up the three individuals. The stolen items included $10,000 in cash and jewelry valued at $15,000. Although the 
residence lacked an alarm system, CCTV footage was retrieved.

Thursday, July 18:

6. At 12:18 a.m., while walking westbound on the south sidewalk towards 370 Campus Drive, the victim 
encountered a male suspect who pointed out that his backpack was open. The victim knew his backpack was closed 
and informed the suspect to stay away. Subsequently, the suspect assaulted the victim and attempted to remove his 
backpack but was unsuccessful. The victim mentioned that the suspect managed to take his wallet from his back 
pocket. The suspect, described as a Hispanic male, 5'6 tall, heavyset, with multiple tattoos on his arms, remains 
unidentified by the victim.

7. At 10:36 p.m., officers responded to the block of 1900 Bella Vista Avenue regarding suspicious circumstances. 
The reporting party/victim mentioned that upon returning from Dallas, he was subjected to multiple crimes as he 
was coerced into money laundering. He explained that he was forcibly kept against his will after expressing his desire 
to stop "working" for the perpetrator. Rather than contacting the police immediately, the victim flew across the 
country to retrieve more money for the suspect. Subsequently, when the money was confiscated by TSA, he reported 
being a victim of false imprisonment, extortion, and battery.

Friday, July 19: 

8. At 8:57 a.m., the victim reported that her ex-husband had punched her in the face. Upon reaching the residence 
in the 1000 block of Highland Oaks Drive, officers engaged with everyone present and concluded that the ex-husband 
became upset when the victim disturbed him while he was sleeping. Subsequently, the victim asked her ex-husband 
to leave, leading to him slapping her twice. For the victim's safety, an Emergency Protective Order was issued. 
Additionally, officers discovered a firearm registered to the ex-husband at the residence, which was confiscated.

9. At 1:19 a.m., officers were dispatched to In-N-Out at 420 N. Santa Anita Avenue following a report from an 
employee who witnessed an individual in the drive-thru handling a firearm. The vehicle was stopped nearby, and one 
of its occupants was positively identified and taken into custody for possessing a loaded firearm.

Saturday, July 20:

10. At 5:50 a.m., an unidentified male suspect forced open the back metal door of We-Fix-Phones at 655 W. Duarte 
Road, Unit A. Accompanied by an unknown female suspect, the perpetrator entered the premises and took around 
$60,000 worth of inactivated cell phones, a Rolex watch, and $4,000 in cash before escaping. The establishment does 
not have an alarm system. The incident was recorded by CCTV cameras, but no getaway vehicle was seen.

11. At 1:00 p.m., the victim visited Chase Bank at 700 W. Huntington Drive and withdrew $1,500. Following that, 
the victim drove to Vons at 745 W. Naomi Avenue. She left her Coach wallet and a Chase envelope with the cash in the 
center console of the vehicle. After a brief two-minute visit inside Vons, she discovered that her wallet and cash were 
missing, with the front passenger side window smashed. The CCTV footage only captured a black Infinity sedan 
with dark tint and black rims in the parking lot, but no specific details about the suspect were available.

CITY OF ARCADIA HEALTH FAIR

ARCADIA, CA – Join us on Saturday, August 10, 
2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the inaugural 
Citywide Health Fair from the City’s Health 
Committee and organizing committee. The event 
will consist of a variety of free health screenings, 
medical lectures, doctor consultations, medical information 
booths, and at 9:15 a.m. Keynote Speaker, Lieutenant General 
Mary K. Izaguirre. Lieutenant Izaguirre serves as the 46th US 
Army Surgeon General and the Commanding General of US 
Army Medical Command.

Thanks to the primary sponsors who made this event possible: 
Keck Medicine of USC, USC Arcadia Hospital, Huntington 
Health an affiliate of Cedars Sinai, Kaiser Permanente, K2 
Longevity Inc., and ISEGSTAR.

This free event will be held at the Arcadia Community Center 
located at 365 Campus Drive, Arcadia. There is free parking 
on premises and overflow parking at Holy Angels Church 
located at 370 Campus Drive. For more information visit www.
ArcadiaCa.gov/Healthfair, or call the Arcadia Recreation and 
Community Services Department at 626.574.5113.

2024 SUMMER CONCERTS & MOVIES IN 
THE PARK

ARCADIA, CA – The City of Arcadia proudly announces the 
2024 free Summer Concert & Movie series Thursdays from 
June 20 through August 8, 2024. Concerts begin at 6:30pm 
and movies at dusk. Kids can enjoy the fun zone area with 
plenty of games, crafts, and activities. The events are held 
at City Hall Lawn, located at 240 West Huntington Drive 
between City Hall and the Police Department. Free parking is 
available at City Hall and Santa Anita Park, Gate 5. For more 
information call 626.574.5113 or visit ArcadiaCA.gov/events.

AUGUST 1, COLD DUCK AND THE SUPER MARIO BROS, 
MOVIE

Cold Duck (70 & Top 40s) - Cold Duck continues its tradition 
of excellent musicianship and groovin' rhythms. So let's dance 
the night away!

Super Mario Bros, Movie (PG) - Let’s-a go to the Mushroom 
Kingdom to save the world from the evil Koopa named 
Bowser.

VETERANS RECOGNITION

Calling all Veterans! The City of Arcadia would like to honor 
and recognize all Arcadia Veterans. If you are a Veteran, please 
call the Arcadia Community Center at 626.574.5130 to add 
your name on the list or submit your information online at 
Arcadiaca.gov. If you have a neighbor, friend or family member 
who lives in Arcadia and is a Veteran of the Armed Forces, 
you can add them as well. If you have already signed up, don’t 
forget to register for the Veterans Day Celebration event on 
Friday, November 8. The event will take place at the Arcadia 
Community Center at 11:30am. Veterans will receive a free 
meal and recognition. 

"BABY BACKPACK"

COMMUNITY DAY OF SERVICE

Serving Mothers In-Need and New Foster Parents

Sunday, August 25th 11:00 - 2:00

We hope you will join us Sunday, August 25th 11:00 - 2:00 for our 
"Baby Backpack" community Day of Service, by volunteering 
for a two-hour shift. Everyone is welcome! Click here to sign 
up. Our "Baby Backpack" program provides backpacks that can 
be used as diaper bags, filled with essential items for infants 
and parents. Assistance League of Arcadia wants to make the 
transition to parenthood a little easier for struggling mothers 
and emergency foster parents.

Each backpack will include onesies, blanket, baby bottle, baby 
wash, wipes, diaper cream, pacifiers, feminine hygiene, laundry 
soap, book, teddy bear, and gift card. The backpacks will be 
delivered to local shelters and charities for distribution to their 
clients. If you are feeling generous, you can donate to this 
much needed program, by clicking the button below or mailing 
a check to Assistance League of Arcadia, 100 S. Santa Anita 
Ave, Arcadia, 91006. Please note "Baby Backpacks" on check/
donations. For more information about "Baby Backpacks" 
email dayofservice@alarcadia.org.


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