Police Blotter: Prince Jewelers Robbed

For the period of March 11-20, the responded to 926 calls for service, 115 of which required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, March 11:

Around 12:43 p.m., a resident in the 000 block of East Norman Avenue heard her sliding door open and observed two unknown suspects in her backyard. Upon eye contact with the victim, the suspects ran away and fled in a silver four-door sedan. An area check was conducted but proved negative. The first suspect is described as a black woman, with a thin build with short hair, who wore a black jacket and blue pants. The second suspect is described as a black man who wore a blue jacket, blue jeans and a black baseball cap. The incident was captured on video surveillance.

At approximately 7:58 p.m., an officer responded to at the regarding to two female juveniles in custody on suspicion of theft. The suspects allegedly concealed merchandise inside a used shopping bag and set off the security alarm when they attempted to exit the store without making payment. The 17-year-old and 15-year-old were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking, and later released to their mother. 

Monday, March 12:

At about 10:43 a.m., an officer was dispatched to Huang Ophthamology Center, 650 West Duarte Road, regarding a theft. A man allegedly concealed sixteen eyeglasses frames in his sweatshirt pockets and fled the store without making payment. No one observed the theft; however, the incident was recorded on video surveillance. The suspect is described as a black man, in his mid-30's, approximately 6-foot-2, 220 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He wore a blue hooded sweatshirt and blue pants.

Shortly after 10:45 a.m., an officer responded to , 39 West Las Tunas Drive, in reference to a fraudulent prescription. An unknown suspect dropped of a suspicious looking prescription for medications valued at approximately $4,000. The pharmacist called the physician listed who explained she never issued the prescription. The pharmacy was directed to call the Arcadia Police Department if the suspect returned.

Tuesday, March 13:

At about 8:19 a.m., officers were dispatched to La Cadena Avenue and Arcadia Avenue in regards to three juveniles trespassing and loitering behind a residence. An investigation revealed one subject was in possession of marijuana and lighters. The 17-year-old boy was cited and released to his parent.

At approximately 8:30 p.m., the driver of a Ferrari was speeding on Third Avenue and failed to stop at the Longden Avenue stop sign as he attempted to make an unsafe right turn. As a result, the subject traveled into the westbound lanes of Longden Avenue and collided with another vehicle. The 32-year-old man was cited and released in the field. No major injuries were reported. 
   
Wednesday, March 14:

Around 11:42 a.m., officers responded to the 000 block of Katherine Lane regarding a residential burglary report in progress. Dispatch advised three suspects were seen fleeing a residence in a green two-door convertible Chevrolet Camaro. A sergeant nearby located and followed the subjects. With the assistance of responding officers, a high risk traffic stop was conducted at Burnell Oaks Lane and Sierra Oaks Drive where the suspects were detained. An investigation revealed the suspects stole numerous items from the residence and also burglarized another home that day. Three 16-year-old boys and a 17-year-old girl were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

At approximately 12:30 p.m., officers responded to , 411 East Huntington Drive, regarding a robbery that had just occurred. An international jewelry salesman exited the store carrying a bag of jewelry worth $500,000. After the victim entered his vehicle, two unknown suspects allegedly ran up from behind him and smashed out his driver's side window and passenger side windows. The suspects directed the victim to throw out his keys, after which they took the bag of jewelry and fled in a silver or white four-door Chevrolet sedan with tinted windows. The suspects are described as men in their 20's or 30's, wearing ski masks, dark colored hooded sweatshirts and gloves. Further investigation is being conducted by the Detective Bureau.


Thursday, March 15:

Shortly after 12:45 p.m., an officer responded to the 1000 block of Monte Verde Road regarding a suspicious circumstances report. A male subject, claiming to be from the Water Department, approached the resident's front door and explained there was a broken water pipe in her neighborhood and was there to check her water quality. The resident provided the subject with a cup of water as he requested and asked for his business card; however, after the subject went to retrieve the business card from his truck, he did not return. The subject is described as a White man, approximately 40-years-old, 5-foot-8, 170 pounds, clean shaven, wearing a white hat, khaki jacket, and blue jeans.

At about 1:31 p.m., an officer responded to the 1000 block of Hampton Road regarding a solicitor in the area. The officer made contact with the subject who explained he was selling magazines and did not have a permit. An investigation revealed he was in possession of a controlled substance and had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. The 25-year-old man was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail.

Friday, March 16:

Around 7 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of Perkins Drive regarding an auto burglary. The victim returned to her vehicle and noticed her driverís side door, hood, and gas cover were open. Unknown suspect(s) ransacked the vehicle; however, no property was reported missing.

At approximately 12:00 a.m., officers were conducting a DUI checkpoint in the 000 block of East Live Oak Avenue and came into contact with the driver of a blue Lexus. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol emitting from the vehicle and determined the driver was under the influence. The 61-year-old man was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Saturday, March 17:

At approximately 3:52 p.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding a fraud report. The victim explained she discovered unknown suspect(s) opened numerous credit accounts in her name. She has no idea how her information was compromised.
 
Shortly after 5:50 p.m., an officer responded to at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in reference to a theft investigation. A man allegedly concealed merchandise inside his pants and exited the store without making payment. A search of his person revealed he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. The 25-year-old man was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.