Crime & Safety
Police Asking for Public's Help in Catching Sprinkler Bandits
Thieves have been stealing the brass fittings from city sprinkler systems over the last few weeks. The Monrovia Police Department is asking residents to help in catching the culprits.

From the Neighborhood Watch Report:
Over the last several months, a number of city sprinkler valves have been cut and the brass fittings have been stolen. These valves operate the city sprinkler systems for the parkways along our city roads. The valves are most likely being stolen for the value of the brass. Suspects are cutting the brass out with a Sawzall type tool.
City signs are also being stolen at an increasing rate. Suspects are steeling stop signs, street name signs, street sweeping signs and speed limit signs. Police are requesting help from the public to report crimes and help catch these thieves. These suspects may even appear to be contractors servicing the equipment.
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If you see individuals tampering with any of these items, please call police immediately.
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