For the period of Sunday, June 9th, through Saturday, June 15th, the Police Department responded to 928 calls for service of which 89 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period.
Sunday, June 9:
1. At 5:06 a.m., officers were on foot patrol at Bonita Park, 100 S. Second Avenue, when they noticed graffiti on the east wall of the men's restroom near the skate park. The graffiti displayed the letters "SFC" in bold yellow with a black outline. Despite searching for witnesses, surveillance footage, and evidence, the officers did not find any leads. A request was submitted to Public Works Services to remove the graffiti from the restroom wall.
Monday, June 10:
2. At 2:34 a.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of Fairview Avenue, regarding a disturbance. Upon the officer’s arrival, the victim reported that her husband had slapped her in the face. The investigation by the officers showed that the husband, who was intoxicated, initiated an argument that led to him slapping his wife. The victim had no visible injuries and did not want an Emergency Protective Order (EPO), and she did not wish to press charges.
Tuesday, June 11:
3. At 5:23 a.m., officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a cold residential burglary in the 1700 block of Oakwood Avenue. Upon investigation, officers found that between June 5, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. and June 11, 2024, at 11:50 p.m., unidentified suspect(s) broke the rear slider window and ransacked the residence. The residence lacks an alarm system and CCTV cameras, and the extent of the loss is unknown due to the owners being in China.
4. At 1:22 p.m., an officer was dispatched to investigate a stolen catalytic converter report in the 100 block of Bonita Avenue. The victim heard noises in her driveway at 4:05 a.m. Upon inspection, she found her catalytic converter missing. The victim lacks rear cameras at the location where the vehicle was parked. The victim wishes to pursue prosecution, with an estimated loss of $2,000.
Wednesday, June 12:
5. At 1:43 a.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a cold residential burglary at the 30 block of Pamela Road. Upon investigation, officers discovered that between June 1, 2024, at 6:00 a.m. and June 12, 2024, at 1:40 p.m., an unidentified suspect(s) broke the rear sliding door and ransacked the residence. The location lacks an alarm system and CCTV cameras, and due to the residents being out of town, the extent of the loss is unknown.
6. At 9:45 a.m., an officer was dispatched to Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center, 400 W. Huntington Drive regarding an elderly male that was found unresponsive. Arcadia Fire Department paramedics attempted lifesaving measures but were unsuccessful. The elderly male was pronounced diseased due from natural causes.
Thursday, June 13:
7. At 11:11 a.m. while officers were in route to a call, they observed a subject manipulate and
vandalize the LVT camera trailer at Huntington Drive and First Avenue. The suspect fled when
officers tried to apprehend him. Despite catching up to the subject, the officers had to physically restrain him for arrest. One officer and the subject sustained minor injuries during the apprehension.
Friday, June 14
8. At 1:44 a.m., officers responded to Cafe Fusion, 510 East Live Oak Avenue due to an audible alarm activation. Upon reaching the scene, officers found the rear door shattered, and the register area ransacked. Surveillance footage revealed a male suspect, with a large build, wearing a mask, a light-colored T-shirt, jeans, and light-colored Nike shoes entering the store at 1:40 a.m. and leaving at 1:42 a.m. The stolen items included a small amount of change, a point-of-sale terminal or tablet, and four bottles of wine.
9. At 5:52 p.m., officers were alerted to a FLOCK hit on a stolen vehicle in the vicinity of West
Colorado Boulevard and Michillinda Avenue. They conducted a search in the area and found the vehicle near Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive. A high-risk traffic stop was performed by the officers near South Santa Anita Avenue and East Duarte Road. The driver was instructed to exit the vehicle, and a male subject was removed from the driver's seat. The subject was taken into custody without any issues.
Saturday, June 153
10. At 5:15 a.m., on the 1600 block of Oakwood Avenue, two male suspects entered the victim's unlocked vehicle, rummaged through it, but did not take anything. CCTV footage was acquired, describing suspect No. 1 as a male in a gray hoodie, white long socks, and black shoes. Suspect No. 2 was seen in a white, black, and blue jacket, black shorts, black shoes, and a black ski mask. The suspects' getaway vehicle is a white four-door sedan.
11. At 6:25 p.m., officers responded to a residential cold burglary at 300 block of West Norman
Avenue. The investigation revealed that unknown suspects forced entry through the rear dining room window between June 11, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. and June 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The suspects ransacked multiple rooms and is unknown if anything was stolen due to the homeowner being out of the country. The suspects disabled the security system and CCTV cameras.
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