[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for May 17-20. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events.
Burglary Residential
On May 17 at 10:24 a.m., a victim reported a residential burglary that occurred in the 1100 block of Orange. Someone entered the residence through a window and went through the victim's jewelry, but nothing was missing. Investigation continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
On May 17 at 11:51 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 100 block of Colorado. The victim parked and locked his vehicle on the second level of a parking structure. When he returned, the vehicle was still locked, but his backpack containing clothing was missing from the backseat, along with a cell phone, which was in the center console. Investigation continuing.
Conspiracy / Strong Arm Robbery - Suspect Arrested
On May 17 at 9:12 p.m., police received a call from a female subject in the 900 block of Monterey. She reported that her 17-year-old brother returned home and was bleeding, but he couldn't remember anything. Through investigation, police learned he had been battered by several male subjects. Monrovia Fire Department paramedics arrived and treated the juvenile.
After leaving the location, officers received information on the identity of one of the suspects. They learned that one of the suspects beat up the victim because of pictures he had on his cell phone. Officers went to the suspect's house to speak to him and subsequently arrested him. The suspect admitted to his involvement. He was later released to his parents.
Contributing to the Delinquency of Minors - Suspects Arrested
On May 17 at 10:08 p.m., officers responded to a park in the 400 block of North Grand regarding juveniles hanging out in the park after it was closed. Officers arrived and located two male adults, who are known gang members, with four female juveniles. Their vehicle was parked on the street and contained alcohol, with a number of open containers. The female juveniles were picked up by the parents and the two adults were arrested for contributing to the delinquency of minors.
Grand Theft Auto
On May 18 at 11:26 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 1300 block of Peck Road. The victim's son used his father's car and went to a business. While he was there, unknown persons stole the car, a grey, 1990 Toyota Camry. Investigation continuing.
Warrant Arrest / Domestic Violence Restraining Order - Suspect Arrested
On May 18 at 3:47 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 600 block of Cloverleaf regarding a domestic dispute. The female resident's husband, who was recently arrested for domestic violence, was back at her house, and she believed he had turned off the power to the house. Officers arrived and were speaking to the woman when they observed a male subject running from the location, attempting to hide in the brush on the hillside. Officers contained the area and apprehended the suspect without incident.
The suspect was the husband, and he had been drinking alcohol. He had not yet been served the restraining order, and the wife did not witness him at the power box. He was arrested for an outstanding warrant, served with the restraining order and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
On May 20 at 4:15 a.m., officers responded to the 400 block of Pearl regarding a grand theft auto in progress. The victim woke up and remembered he had left the keys in his vehicle. He went outside to get the keys and saw his vehicle driving away toward Norumbega. An area search was made by officers, but the vehicle was not located. The vehicle is a red, 1993 Chevy Suburban with black flames on both sides. It has guitar detail on the rear window, chrome rims, and had guitar equipment inside. Investigation continuing.
Special Enforcement Team Weekly Activity
Fraudulent Registration Tabs / Defrauding Department of Motor Vehicle - Suspect Arrested
On May 15 at 9:00 p.m., Special Enforcement Team officers stopped a vehicle with fraudulent registration tabs. The driver was arrested for making false registration tabs and defrauding the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Gang Injunction Served
On May 16, Special Enforcement Team officers conducted a pedestrian stop at Shamrock and Almond on a known gang member. He was field interviewed and served the gang injunction.
Possession for Sales / Transportation of a Controlled Substance - Suspect Arrested
On May 17 at 2:02 p.m., the Special Enforcement Team conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Magnolia. A canine officer was requested from Irwindale Police Department. The canine had a positive alert on the right front passenger seat. A search of the seat revealed a hidden compartment inside that contained approximately half a pound of heroin. The driver was arrested for possession for sales and transportation of a controlled substance.
Warrant - Suspect Arrested
On May 18 at 7:40 p.m., Special Enforcement Team officers arrested a known gang member for two misdemeanor warrants in the 1200 block of South Myrtle.
