Crime & Safety

Crime Blotter: Two Vehicle Burglaries Sunday Evening

Items were stolen from two unlocked vehicles parked about half a mile away from each other on Sunday.

Crime blotter information provided by the Sierra Madre Police Department.

Sunday July 28, 2013

Between 9:30 pm and 5:45 am, unknown suspect(s) gained access to an unlocked vehicle parked in a driveway on the 00 block of West Alegria. The suspect(s) ransacked the interior of the vehicle. Approximately $100.00 cash, a laptop computer, and personal identification cards were among the items stolen.

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Between 5:00 pm and 10:00 am, unknown suspect(s) gained access to an unlocked vehicle parked in a driveway on the 200 block of West Grand View Avenue. The suspect ransacked the interior of the vehicle. Approximately $100.00 cash, a gym bag with clothing, and a wristwatch were among the items stolen.

Residents should call 9-1-1 to report any police, fire, or medical emergency, including:

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  • Crimes in progress or crimes that have just occurred
  • Suspicious activity or behavior
  • Fights or domestic violence
  • Suicide attempts
  • Building fires, brush fires, trash fires, or any other fires
  • Traffic accidents
  • Any medical emergency for which immediate care is needed
  • Vicious animals – but not a bear walking through the neighborhood or yard

Residents are asked not to call 9-1-1 to report any non-emergency problems or to ask questions; instead, please call the Sierra Madre Police Department's non-emergency line at (626) 355-1414

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