The Arcadia Police Department responded to 897 calls for service from Sunday, Nov. 22 to Saturday, Nov. 28, of which 111 required formal investigations. Here is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the officers of the Arcadia Police Department during this period. (Listed in crime categories created by Arcadia’s Best).
ARCADIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Calls for Criminal Activity Totals Year-to-Date (thru 11/28) Calls for Service: 45,991 (2008 Total: 49,699) Formal Investigations: 6,477 (Total 2008: 6,705)
Indecent exposure An indecent exposure incident occurred around 10:00 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving Day), at Orange Grove and Hyland. A male Asian suspect, 17-20 years of age, stepped out from behind a tree and exposed himself to a female jogger.
Grand theft A grand theft from person occurred at Advanced Center Medical Group, 624 West Duarte, around 4:24 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23. A female victim was paying for medication when a male Hispanic suspect, around 23 years of age, grabbed her wallet from her hand and fled in a black pickup truck. An area search was conducted, but the suspect was not found.
Strong-arm robbery, assault, battery Around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, a strong-arm robbery occurred in the 300 block of West Duarte, which involved two male Hispanic or Caucasian suspects. One suspect punched a 70-year-old man who was sitting in a vehicle, and he pulled the victim from the vehicle, threw him to the ground, punched him repeatedly, and took his wallet. The victim’s wife exited the house and the second suspect pushed her to the ground and took her watch and wedding ring. The suspects taped the victims’ mouths and then fled the seen on foot.
Residential burglary Between 1:30 p.m. on November 21 and 11:00 a.m. on November 23, a residential burglary occurred in the 1500 block of Hyland. Unknown suspects entered the foreclosed home by forcing open the front door. The suspects then stole appliances, sinks, tub, doors, hardwood flooring, molding, and various fixtures.
Business theft, robbery * Units were dispatched to a Chevron gas station located at 11 East Live Oak around 12:38 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, in reference to a theft that just occurred. A male suspect took 10 packs of cigarettes without paying and fled in a black Charger. The car was found and a traffic stop was initiated at Huntington and First. A record check revealed that the 31-year-old suspect had previously been incarcerated for theft, so he was arrested for petty theft with prior conviction. * Loss prevention personnel from Sport Chalet advised that they had detained a male Asian juvenile for theft around 11:47 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28. He stole two ankle supports and also a shirt from Anchor Blue. A private person’s arrest was made, and the 16-year-old was taken into custody for commercial burglary. He was later cited and released to his mother. * Around 8:26 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, a robbery occurred at Advantis Ride Shop, 1043 South Baldwin. Two male Hispanic suspects, 16-19 years of age, entered the store and selected merchandise. One suspect fled the store without making payment and the other suspect was stopped by the owner. A fight ensued but the suspect was able to leave the scene in a vehicle. An area search was made, but the suspects were not found.
Auto theft/burglary / stolen auto * Three auto burglaries occurred between 8:00 p.m. on November 24 and 0840 a.m. on November 25 in the 200 block of East Newman. Unknown suspect(s) entered the locked vehicles by force and took property. * Between 6:15 p.m. and 6:50 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, a 2000 beige Honda Civic was stolen from a Westfield mall parking structure.
Drugs, alcohol * Shortly after 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, a Monrovia police officer observed a speeding vehicle swerving in a traffic lane and conducted a traffic stop in the 2300 block of Santa Anita. Arcadia police arrived at the scene and took over the investigation. A 22-year-old female Caucasian driver was contacted and officers detected the odor of alcohol from her person. A field sobriety test revealed that she was operating the vehicle while under the influence, and a knife was also found in the center console. She was arrested for DUI and possession of a switchblade knife. * Around 12:16 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, a traffic stop for an equipment violation was conducted in the 900 block of Fairview. An 18-year-old male Hispanic was contacted and officers detected the strong odor of marijuana from the vehicle. Individually packaged marijuana was found inside the car, and the subject was taken into custody for possession of marijuana for sale. * A traffic accident occurred at Foothill and Oakwood around 7:27 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. A female driver failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with another vehicle. The driver then fled the scene, leaving a trail of debris and engine fluid. The driver was later located at Foothill and Highland Oaks, and it was determined that she was operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and was arrested.
Suicide attempt Units responded to the 00 block of East Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 22, regarding a suicidal female who had attempted to kill herself by overdosing on drugs and superficially cutting herself on her wrists. Investigation revealed that the 29-year-old woman was a danger to herself and was transported to a hospital for medical treatment and a 72-hour evaluation.
Fraud A victim came to the station around 10:06 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, regarding a fraud report. The victim received a letter from his bank indicating that his account was overdrawn. He checked his account and discovered a $1,413 unauthorized transaction on November 17.
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Murder of Arcadia Sushi Restaurant Owner
Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich office held a joint press conference May 28 with Arcadia Police Department detectives to announce the offering of a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of an Arcadia sushi restaurant owner 18 months ago.
The Arcadia City Council decided during their meeting June 2 to add another $20,000 to the reward for a total of $40,000.
A surveillance video shows an armed robber entering through the restaurant’s backdoor just before 9:30 p.m. on November 25, 2007, and confronting three employees.
After that, he robbed the cash register, along with Wei’s wife, who also worked at Osaka Ya. He netted about $200, according to police.
(Click image below to see short video of spontaneous memorial vigil at Osaka Ya immediately after the murder.)
Despite the surveillance video and multiple witnesses to the murder that followed, police have been unable to identify the suspect who later shot and killed 42-year-old Osaka Ya owner Jason Wei in his shop at Vons Pavilion shopping center, 815 W. Naomi Ave.
The restaurant was initially closed and sold when Wei’s wife, son and daughter moved back to China. It has since re-opened under the same Osaka Ya name but under different ownership. Wei’s family has moved back to their home in Arcadia, according to neighbors.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the Arcadia Police Department, (626) 574-5160, or leave an anonymous tip at 1-800-78-CRIME. Find further editorial and video coverage of Tuesday’s press conference in the Pasadena Star-News and/or ABC TV.
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