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ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER

OPENING DAY AT

ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL

For the period of Sunday, August 16th, through Saturday, August
22nd, the Police Department responded to 1,067 calls for service of
which 117 required formal investigations. The following is a summary
report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this
period.

Sunday, August 16:

1. Just before 12:56 a.m., an officer responded to the front counter of
the Arcadia Police Department regarding a theft report. After having
his vehicle valet parked at the Westfield Shopping Town, 400 South
Baldwin Avenue, the victim noticed his bag containing $5,900 in
cash had gone missing from his vehicle. The investigation is ongoing.

2. At approximately 7:15 p.m., an officer responded to the American
Legion, 615 East Live Oak Avenue, regarding a battery report. The
suspect, a 33-year-old female from Banning, suspected her husband
of cheating on her and a physical altercation ensued. The victim
sustained multiple injuries to his face, neck, and arm. Arcadia Fire
responded to provide medical attention. The suspect was arrested
and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Monday, August 17:

3. At about 3:43 a.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a
vehicle in the area of Santa Anita Avenue and Santa Clara Street for
not having their headlights turned on. The officer noticed the driver
appeared to be asleep. During a welfare check of the driver and vehicle,
the officer located an open container of alcohol, methamphetamine,
Hydrocodone, and drug paraphernalia. The 43-year-old male from
Monrovia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for
booking.

4. At approximately 8:17 a.m., an officer responded to Dana Middle
School, 1401 South First Street, regarding a suspicious fire that had
been extinguished. The reporting party located a burn mark and
portions of a gun cleaning kit on the patio tables. No suspects were
seen and no witnesses were located.

Tuesday, August 18:

5. Around 8:37 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle
in the area of South Baldwin Avenue and the 210 Freeway for using
a cellphone while driving. Upon contacting the driver, the officer
discovered the 28-year-old female from Rosamond was driving
with a suspended license. She was cited and released in the field. The
vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

6. Just after 6:52 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 500
block of North Altura Road regarding a theft from vehicle report.
An investigation revealed an unknown suspect stole emergency
preparedness equipment from the trunk of his vehicle and disposed
of some, if not all of the items, on a neighbor’s lawn. No suspects were
seen and no witnesses were located.

Wednesday, August 19:

7. Shortly after 9:01 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the
500 block of Fairview Avenue regarding a stolen vehicle report. The
officer determined an unknown suspect stole the victim’s Honda
Accord sometime during the previous evening. No suspects were
seen and no witnesses were located.

8. At about 9:24 p.m., an officer responded to Nordstrom at the
Westfield Shopping Town, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a
robbery that had just occurred. The officer discovered the suspect
pistol whipped the victim, stole her purse, and fled in an awaiting
silver SUV.

The suspect is described as a black or Hispanic male, approximately
6’3”, with a thin build. He was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and
dark colored baggy shorts. The investigation is ongoing.

Thursday, August 20:

9. At approximately 8:05 a.m., an officer conducted an enforcement
stop on a vehicle in the area of Roseglen Avenue and Lower Azusa
Road for making an illegal turn. Upon contacting the driver, the
officer discovered the 37-year-old female from Baldwin Park was
driving without a license, her registration was expired, and she did
not have proof of insurance. She was cited and released in the field.
Her vehicle was left legally parked.

10. Around 6:53 p.m., an officer responded to the intersection of Live
Oak Avenue and Second Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision.
The officer determined Party-1 caused the accident by turning
left into oncoming traffic and colliding with Party-2. Party-1 was
transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for medical treatment.

Friday, August 21:

11. At about 10:20 a.m., an officer responded to the Hampton Inn,
311 East Huntington Drive, regarding a commercial burglary report.
Surveillance footage revealed the male suspect removed two vent
motors from the roof, then entered a vacant room, and stole various
electronic cords and remotes. The investigation is ongoing.

12. Just after 9:56 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s at the Westfield
Shopping Town, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a petty theft
report. Loss prevention specialists witnessed the 36-year-old female
from Los Angeles conceal numerous items of merchandise before
exiting the store, failing to make payment. She was cited and released
in the field.

Saturday, August 22:

13. Just after 11:52 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle
in the area of Huntington Drive and Gate 3 of the Santa Anita Race
Track for having expired registration. Upon contacting the driver,
the officer discovered the 19-year-old male from Duarte was driving
with a suspended license. He was cited and released in the field. The
vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

14. At approximately 9:39 p.m., an officer responded to a residence
in the 1800 block of Highland Oaks Drive regarding a burglary
report. An investigation revealed the victim’s jewelry went missing
after hosting an open house. A suspicious subject visited the location
during the open house. He is described as a white or Italian male,
40 to 45-yearsold, around 5’6” tall, approximately 160 pounds, with
black hair, and brown eyes. He was seen driving a charcoal gray SUV.

Arcadia High School Reyes Family From Left to Right: Jacob (12th
grade), Julia (11th grade), Joey (10th grade), and Jillian (9th grade)

ADVISORY: UPDATE WITH
SUSPECT SKETCH - TWO
BATTERY INCIDENTS NEAR
ARCADIA SCHOOLS

On August 25, 2015, the
Arcadia Police Department
received two reports of a
battery that occurred in the
vicinity of two local school
campuses. The first incident
occurred on First Avenue, at
approximately 8:55 a.m., near
Dana Middle School, located
at 1401 S. First Avenue.
The second incident was
reported to have occurred at
approximately 11:00 a.m. in
the west parking lot of the
Arcadia High School located
at 180 Campus Drive.

Each victim reported a
male suspect came up from
behind as they were either
approaching or walking away from their vehicle and placed them in
a “bear hug” without saying a word. While being held, the victims felt
several pelvic thrusts from behind before being released. The suspect
then ran away from the location. The incidents appear to have been
committed by the same lone suspect based on the descriptions
provided by the two victims.

The victims were adult females and they did not suffer any injuries.
The suspect was described as a male of Asian descent, 16 – 20 years
old, black hair, clean-shaven, 5’07” tall and “chubby.” He was wearing
a black hooded sweatshirt with tan shorts.

The case is currently under investigation. Anyone with
information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the
Arcadia Police Department at (626) 574-5150. You can also submit
crime tips and information via text, phone, or web to LA Regional
Crime Stoppers, 800-222-TIPS (8477).

SPLURGE ON FOOD, WINE, BEER AT TASTE OF ARCADIA SEPT. 28

PizzaRev, Navarro Vineyards join the line-up of 40 vendors this year

Taste of Arcadia 2015 will offer the best line-up of food, wine and
beer vendors ever on September 28 at the Los Angeles County
Arboretum.

New entries among the 40 vendors include popular PizzaRev:
Craft-Your-Own-Pizzas, which will bring fresh flame-fired pizzas
from their stone-bed ovens to Taste of Arcadia every 30-minutes!

And more tastes wine and beer than ever before will include the
addition of the first winery vendor at Taste of Arcadia, Navarro
Vineyards.

Advance tickets $65 ($55 for Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
members; $80 at gate; or VIP reserved table of 10 for $750 – Chamber
members $599) under “Shop” at www.ArcadiaCaChamber.org, by
calling 626-447-2159, or in person at the Chamber office at 388 W.
Huntington Drive, Arcadia, 91007.

About 1,500 people are expected to attend what City
officials refer to as the “signature event of Arcadia.” From 5:30
p.m. – 9 p.m. on a Monday evening attendees enjoy tastes of
everything for no additional charge, plus live music from three
performers, the most exciting new cars from local dealers
including Tesla, and 40 community organization and business
booths. There will also be valet parking this year for only $7.50.
This year’s returning Gold sponsors are Westfield Santa Anita,
Methodist Hospital of Southern California, and BMW of Monrovia.

Other wine/beer vendors include: Angelini Trading Company/
Benevento Wine,

D’Aquino Italian Imports, Wine Of The Month Club, 38 Degrees Ale
House & Grill, Matt Denny’s Ale House Restaurant, and Anheuser-
Busch offering Elysian Brewing Co. craft brew and Goose Island Beer.
Two booths will offer margaritas: Cabrera’s
Mexican Cuisine and Max’s Mexican Cuisine.
And there will be exotic hot teas from T-Neer (along with cucumber,
chicken and tuna fish sandwiches), freckled Lemonade and onion
rings from Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, and plenty of free bottled
water provided by the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water
District.

The line-up of food offerings includes Mexican: Cabrera’s, Max’s,
La Adelita Restaurant, Paco’s Mexican Restaurant, and Villa Catrina
Mexican Restaurant & Catina; Asian: Hai Di Lao Hot Pot, Benihana,
and Korean fusion Hot N Sweet; Italian: Carmine’s Italian Restaurant,
Claro’s Italian Market; traditional/American: BJ’s Restaurant and
Brewhouse, City Café; Dave & Buster’s, Matt Denny’s, Red Robin,
Twohey’s Restaurant.

And there will be plenty of desserts and baked delights for every
taste from Rita’s Italian Ice,

Sweet Nothings Cake Shop, Courtyard by Marriott, The Derby,
Sam’s Club, and Yogurtland.

And plenty of other variety as well from: Santa Anita (Park)
Hospitality, Methodist Hospital Café, Arcadia Gardens Retirement
Hotel, Bella Serra Trattoria, Café LuMar, Embassy Suites Arcadia’s
Peacock Grille, and Whole Foods Market.

TESLA, CADILLAC, LEXUS, AND YOOBI BUS

AT TASTE OF ARCADIA SEPT. 28

Pro Image Sports presents Monday Night Football Lounge

Tesla Motors and Cadillac Concierge will join the line-up of more
than a dozen high-end car models on display at this year’s Business
Showcase at the Taste of Arcadia on September 28, sponsored by
Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary.

Pro Image Sports will display lines of exclusive athletic
wear at the always-popular Monday Night Football
Lounge, and everyone will get a kick out of the debut of
the colorful interactive Partridge Family-like Yoobi bus.
And the City of Arcadia will unveil its exciting new user-friendly
web site.

About 1,500 people are expected to attend what City officials refer
to as the “signature event of Arcadia” at the L.A. County Arboretum
from 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. on a Monday evening. For one ticket price,
attendees enjoy unlimited tastes from 40 of the finest local food, wine
and beer providers at no additional charge, plus live music from three
performers. There will also be valet parking this year for only $7.50.
This year’s returning Gold sponsors of the Taste of Arcadia are
Westfield Santa Anita, Methodist Hospital of Southern California,
and BMW of Monrovia.

A record five car dealers will dot the three lawns surrounding
the iconic fountain among a total of 40 Business Showcase vendors:
Tesla Motors is expected to feature its new Model X as well as its
popular Model S, while Cadillac Concierge hopes to present 2016
model editions of the Escalade and its sports and electric models.
Longo will present the eye-catching Lexus RC F, the brand new Scion
iM arriving in September, and the Toyota Prius. BMW, Volkswagen
Pasadena, and Sierra Auto are also showcasing new models.

Here is an alphabetical list of all the Business Showcase vendors:
Arcadia Association of Realtors, Arcadia Elks Lodge, Arcadia
Healthcare Center, Arcadia Historical Society/Woman’s Club,
Arcadia Performing Arts Center, Automobile Club of Southern
California, Beacon Media, Beauty Culture, BMW of Monrovia,
Cadillac Concierge, City of Arcadia, Cruise Planners, Custom
Comfort Mattress, Douglass & Zook, Elite Dentistry of Pasadena,
Foothill Gold Line, Longo Toyota-Scion-Lexus, Massage Envy,
Methodist Hospital of Southern California, Mt. Sierra College, New
York Life Insurance, Pasadena Breast Wellness, Pasadena Kitchens,
Pro Image Sports, Pure Media Marketing, Regal Medical Group,
Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, Right at Home, Rose Hills
Memorial Park & Mortuary, S Sanders Insurance, Santa Anita
YMCA, Servpro of Arcadia, Sierra Auto, Solar Unlimited, Tesla
Motors, T-Mobile, USC Eye Institute Arcadia, VJ’s Auto Service,
Volkswagen Pasadena, Westfield Santa Anita, Yoobi.

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