Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, November 26, 2022

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ETCH & CATCH 

FREE CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT PREVENTION 
EVENT FOR ARCADIA RESIDENTS ONLY 

Purrfect Auto Service, in partnership with the Arcadia Police Department, will be hosting a Catalytic 
Converter Etching Event. A Purrfect Auto Service tech-nician will etch your vehicle’s license 
plate number onto the catalytic converter for future identification in the event of a theft. This 
event is for Arcadia resi-dents only and a reservation is required to participate. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/etch-catch-tickets-473569056797 

Location: Purrfect Auto Service, located in The Shops at Santa Anita, 400 South 
Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91007 
Date: Saturday, December 03, 2022 
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Time slots can be selected by clicking the 
Eventbrite 
Registration: To register and reserve your time slot visit Eventbrite:

This is a no cost service to registered Arcadia residents. Please sign up early as space is limited. 
More Etch & Catch events will be scheduled soon, so if you miss this opportunity, make sure you 

follow us for future date announce-ments. 

ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER 

For the period of Sunday, November 13th through 
Saturday, November 19th, the Police Department responded 
to 838 calls for service, of which 96 required 
formal investigations. The following is a summary 
report of some of the major incidents handled by the 
Department during this period. 

Sunday, November 13:

1. At 9:21 a.m., an officer responded to a residence 
in the 2000 block of South Seventh Avenue 
regarding a burglary investigation. Sometime during 
the previous night, unknown suspect(s) entered 
the victim’s garage through an unlocked door and 
fled with her vehicle, as it was left unlocked with the 
keys inside. The victim’s purse was also stolen. 
2. At 10:46 a.m., an officer responded to a residence 
in the 2400 block of South Eighth Avenue regarding 
a theft report. The victim discovered a male 
suspect, between the ages of 30 and 50-years-old, 
stole a mounted security camera from the victim’s 
back yard on November 11th. 
Monday, November 14:

3. At 9:55 a.m., an officer responded to the 
front counter of the Arcadia Police Department 
regarding a fraud report. The officer determined 
someone had stolen the victim’s check while it was 
in transit to be mailed and fraudulently increased 
the amount. 
4. At 5:05 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s, 
located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a 
shoplifting report. Surveillance footage captured 
two suspects steal more than $800.00 worth of merchandise 
before fleeing. Loss prevention staff identified 
the suspects from previous thefts and arrests. 
Tuesday, November 15:

5. At 4:21 p.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia 
Police Department front counter regarding a 
theft that occurred at Baldwin Stocker Elementary 
School. Surveillance footage captured the incident 
and revealed the suspect stole the victim’s purse 
from her vehicle while the victim went to pick up 
her child. The suspect is described as a Hispanic female 
in her 30s, with a medium build and wearing 
glasses.
6. At 4:59 p.m., an officer responded to a residence 
in the 300 block of Warren Way regarding a 
burglary report. Sometime between October 26th 
and November 15th, unidentified suspect(s) shattered 
a rear sliding glass door, ransacked the home, 
and fled with an unknown amount of property. 
Wednesday, November 16:

7. At 11:51 a.m., an officer responded to Outcha, 
located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding 
a grand theft report. A review of the surveillance 
footage revealed the suspect distracted the store 
employee while he fled with hats and a belt. The 
suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 
25-years-old, 5’5” tall, with short black hair and a 
thin build. 

8. At 3:21 p.m., an officer responded to the 
front counter of the Arcadia Police Department regarding 
a fraud report. The victim stated two unidentified 
suspects forged her deceased husband’s 
checks and issued them to themselves. 
Thursday, November 17:

9. At 9:44 a.m., an officer responded to Wah 
Fung, located at 641 West Duarte Road, regarding a 
commercial burglary. An investigation revealed unknown 
suspect entered the business by cutting a hole 
in the roof, and once inside, he fled with cash. The 
crime was captured on surveillance cameras and the 
suspect is described as a male with a medium build, 
wearing a ski mask, sweatshirt, and gloves. 
10. At 6:22 p.m., an officer responded to Burlington 
Coat Factory, located at 1201 South Baldwin 
Avenue, regarding a battery investigation. The officer 
concluded an argument between a customer and 
a family resulted in four of the family members repeatedly 
punching and kicking the victim. The victim 
was transported by Arcadia Fire to Arcadia USC 
Hospital for treatment. The suspects are described 
as four Hispanic males, all between the ages of 20 
and 30-years-old. 
Friday, November 18:

11. At 12:02 a.m., an officer responded to The 
Shops at Santa Anita, located at 400 South Baldwin 
Avenue, regarding a stolen vehicle report. The victim 
discovered his 2018 Kia Optima was stolen from 
a parking lot near Cheesecake Factory sometime between 
11:50 p.m. on November 17th and 12:02 a.m. 
on November 18th. 
12. At 2:46 p.m., an officer responded to the 
1400 block of South Baldwin Avenue regarding a 
vehicle burglary report. The victim stated someone 
smashed the front passenger window and stole her 
purse. 
Saturday, November 19:

13. At 2:10 a.m., an officer responded to the 
1000 block of South Baldwin Avenue regarding 
a publicly intoxicated subject. Upon locating the 
25-year-old male from Oakland, the officer determined 
he was unable to care for himself. He was arrested 
and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for 
booking. 
14. At 3:56 p.m., an officer responded to The 
Shops at Santa Anita, located at 400 South Baldwin 
Avenue, regarding a stolen vehicle. The victim discovered 
his 2005 GMC Yukon had been stolen. The 
crime happened sometime between 3:00 p.m. and 
3:55 p.m. 
ICE SKATING AT THE FOUNTAIN! 

We are excited to announce Monrovia's first ice skating event! Join us Friday, November 25, 
through Sunday, November 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for an opportunity to “ice skate” 
near the fountain at Library Park. Admission is first come, first serve and $8.00 per person 
for a 20-minute session. Open to all ages. Skates will be provided.
For more information, please contact the Monrovia Community Center at (626) 256-8246. 


MONROVIA HOME DECORATING 

2022 Holiday Home Decorating Contest 

Celebrate the spirit of the holidays by decorating your home! Monrovia residents 
are invited to enter the Holiday Home Decorating Contest. The contest is free and 
open to Monrovia residents only. Residents must register for the contest by 5 p.m. 
on Monday, December 5. The contest judging will take place from December 12, 
through December 14, and the winners will be announced on December 16, and be 
recognized at the December 20, City Council Meeting. 

A map will be published with the addresses of all the participating homes on December 
16, for the community to take a driving tour and see the festive displays. 

The City will recognize and provide awards in the following categories: 

• Best Still Display – Best decorations with no movement 
• Best Outdoor Display – Overall best outdoor decorating 
• Most Effective Use of Lighting – Best outdoor lighting display 
• Best Neighborhood Effort – Street (s) with many homes decorated in a 
similar theme 
• Santa's Workshop Award – Best use of homemade holiday decorations 
• Holiday Spirit Award – Most festive display 
• Judges Award – Judges' choice 
• Children's Choice Award – Best display that depicts a youthful theme 
For any questions, contact Recreation Supervisor Tiffany Peterson at (626) 256-8246. 


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