Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report - Sunday, October 13, through Saturday, October 19

For the period of Sunday, October 13, through Saturday, October 19, the Police Department responded to 919 calls for service of which 95 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, October 13:

At approximately 7:22 p.m., officers responded to an Automated License Plate Reader alert of a stolen vehicle in the area of Sunset Boulevard and Huntington Drive. A high risk traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was taken into custody without incident. Two passengers were issued citations for outstanding misdemeanor warrants.

Monday, October 14:

At approximately 12:28 a.m., officers responded to the Arcadia County Park regarding a report of a stabbing victim. Officers located the victim and determined the stabbing occurred near the Aquatic Center. Officers secured the crime scene, and witnesses until Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department arrived and took over the investigation. The victim (transient) was transported to Arcadia USC hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.

Tuesday, October 15:

At approximately 5:36 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of West Norman Avenue regarding a residential burglary. The investigation revealed that earlier in the day between 3:31 p.m. and 5:04 p.m. unknown suspect(s) made entry into the residence through a bathroom window. Once inside, the suspect(s) ransacked the residence and stole a small safe containing several documents. There were no CCTV cameras or alarms at the location.

Wednesday, October 16:

At approximately 11:14 p.m., officers responded to the area of Huntington Drive and Golden West Avenue regarding a male running in the middle of the street and then sitting on top of a bike rack located on a Foothill Transit Bus. Officers approached the male, but he refused to get off the bike rack. An officer was able to detain the male and determined he was a danger to himself, resulting in him being placed on a 72 hour Mental Evaluation Hold .

Thursday, October 17:

At approximately 10:00 a.m., in the 800 block of East Camino Real Avenue, a resident returned home and discovered ransacking throughout the house and $500 in jewelry had been stolen. A window at the rear of the home was found open with the screen removed. A flashlight not belonging to the resident was located and recovered as potential DNA evidence. The residence was tented for fumigation during the time of the break-in.

Friday, October 18:

At approximately 7:26 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., in the 200 block of West Las Flores suspect(s) entered the location through the unlocked garage door. The suspect(s) then forced open the door that leads into the main house and ransacked several rooms. The loss is currently unknown. The location is equipped with CCTV cameras, but it did not capture the suspect(s).

Saturday, October 19:

At approximately 5:15 p.m., officers responded to the 2000 block of South Second Avenue regarding a female yelling and acting aggressively towards her 100-year old father. A report was also received that the female was removing her clothes. Upon investigation it was discovered that the father was climbing a ladder attempting to fix something in the front yard and his daughter yelled at him because she was concerned about his safety. The daughter admitted drinking a pint of liquor and ultimately was arrested for being under the influence of alcohol, removing her clothes and walking out into a public street in violation of Penal Code 647f- Drunk in Public.