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.
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