Police Blotter: Burglar Breaks into Arcadia Home, Touches Woman, Leaves

For the period of Sunday, June 23rd, through Saturday, June 29th, the Police Department responded to 925 calls for service of which 116 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, June 23:

Around 2:55 p.m., officers responded to Arcadia County Park, 405 South Santa Anita Avenue, in regards to an attempted kidnapping report. A male suspect grabbed a 6-year-old girl by her arm and pulled her away from a playing area where several other children were present. When the victim screamed, the suspect let her go and fled the location.

Shortly after, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department located the suspected nearby. The 33-year-old male was arrested and transported to the LASD Temple Station for booking.

At about 12:38 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a bicyclist for riding against traffic on Foothill Boulevard, at Santa Anita Avenue. The officer discovered the bicyclist was in possession of two daggers. The 43-year-old Hispanic male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Monday, June 24:

At approximately 3:25 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Fairview Avenue in regards to a burglary in progress. An unknown suspect entered the residence through an open balcony door and awoke the victim after he touched her back. The suspect fled the location and did not take any property. The suspect is described as an adult male of unknown race, 20 to 30-years-old, 5’7” to 5’9” tall, thin build, with short dark spiky hair, wearing a white tank top and dark shorts or pants.

Just after 11:50 p.m., an officer responded to the 1300 block of Greenfield Avenue in regards to a welfare check. A male subject punched his wife in the face and threatened to kill her with a knife. The subject then used the knife to cut his own wrist; however, he did not require medical attention. The 51-year-old male was transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking and an emergency protective order was issued.    

Tuesday, June 25:

At approximately 6:00 a.m., an officer responded to a carport area in the 100 block of East Colorado Boulevard regarding several vandalism reports. Three victims discovered their vehicles’ tires had been slashed. No one reported seeing or hearing anything suspicious. At the time of the report, it was undetermined if the incidents were recorded on video surveillance. Follow-up is being conducted by the Detective Bureau.

At about 1:38 p.m., officers responded to a medical office building located at 550 West Duarte Road in regards to several gunshots fired in the area. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect stopped his vehicle along the curb to engage in a conversation with the victim, and shot three rounds in the victim’s direction prior to fleeing the location in a black Toyota, possible Corolla. The victim was not injured and had no idea why the suspect shot at him. The suspect is described as a Black male, in his early 30’s, thin build, wearing a baseball hat and a dark colored long-sleeved shirt.

Wednesday, June 26:

Between 6:00 p.m. and 11:50 p.m., unknown suspect(s) entered the campus of Dana Middle School, 1401 South First Avenue, and shattered numerous windows using a BB gun. No witnesses were located; however, the responding officer was able to lift a few fingerprints off the gate where the suspect(s) exited. Further investigation is being conducted by the Juvenile Crimes Detective.    

Around 11:44 p.m., an Arcadia officer observed a motorcyclist traveling at a high rate of speed on Clark Street, at Peck Road. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop; however, the motorcyclist continued to accelerate, reaching speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. The motorcyclist attempted to make an abrupt stop for a red light at the intersection of Peck Road and Live Oak Avenue, but lost control and collided into another vehicle. The motorcyclist suffered severe injuries and was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital for treatment. His chance of survival was unknown at the time of the report, which was ultimately processed by Monrovia Police.

Thursday, June 27:

Shortly after 6:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Santa Anita Park, 405 South Santa Anita Avenue, in reference to a male subject making threatening phone calls from a public pay phone. The subject called the Arcadia Police dispatch center, and threatened to blow up the Arcadia Police Department and the Arcadia Methodist Hospital. Both locations were inspected and rendered safe. Meanwhile, the 39-year-old male was located at the park, arrested, and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

An investigation revealed the subject suffered from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and had been reporting missing from a mental hospital in Los Angeles.

Friday, June 28:

Around 1:25 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a theft report. The suspect concealed merchandise inside her purse and a used shopping bag, and exited the store without making payment. The 31-year-old female was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Just after 4:30 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Tokyo Wako, 401 East Huntington Drive, in regards to a report of a possible drunk driver. The reporting party witnessed the suspect exit his vehicle with a bottle of beer in his hand. An investigation revealed the 39-year-old male had a blood alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Saturday, June 29:

At approximately 4:46 a.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle for illegally parking in a driveway on Huntington Drive, at Michillinda Avenue. A consent search revealed the driver was in possession of drug paraphernalia. The 30-year-old male driver was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

Around 6:49 a.m., an officer responded to the 300 block of West Palm Road in regards to a residential burglary report. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry through a window, ransacked the residence, and fled undetected with jewelry. No evidence, suspects, or witnesses were located.