Crime Blotter: Cleaner's Robbed, Three Bicycles Stolen

Crime blotter information provided by the Arcadia Police Department

Sunday, August 25:

Just after 9:00 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 800 block of Southview Road in reference to a burglary report. Unknown suspect(s) stole cash and watches. The officer determined the suspect(s) entered through an unlocked door. A check for latent fingerprints proved negative and no witnesses were located.

Tuesday, August 27:

Around 2:33 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a property for sale in the 300 block of West Lemon Avenue in regards to a burglary report. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry and stole numerous items of furniture. The total loss was unknown at the time of the report. No evidence was located and no one reported seeing or hearing anything suspicious. 

Wednesday, August 28:

At approximately 9:32 a.m., an officer responded to Le Fran's Cleaners, 115 South First Avenue, in regards to a robbery that just occurred. Officers searched for the suspect described as a Black male in his early forties, but were unable to locate him. The suspect entered the business and demanded cash from an employee. The victim handed the suspect $50 from the cash register and recorded his license plate number as he fled southbound on First Avenue in a white four-door Honda. Further investigation is being conducted by the Detective Bureau.  

Around 2:54 p.m., an officer was dispatched to CVS, 188 West Huntington Drive, in regards to a burglary report. A male suspect selected a 30-pack of beer and exited the store without making payment. He fled in an awaiting vehicle, which was parked to the rear of the business; however, witnesses were unable to record the make of the vehicle and license plate number. The suspect is described as Hispanic, approximately 20-years-old, 5 foot 7' tall, with black hair, thin to medium build, wearing a white tank top, long black athletic shorts, and white sneakers.  

Friday, August 30: 

At about 12:00 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 2800 block of Winthrop Avenue regarding a burglary report. Unknown suspect(s) entered the garage through an unlocked door and stole three bicycles. No evidence was located and the victims had no idea who took their property.