[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for August 20 – 26, 2026. 470 calls for service, 82 investigations, 2 mental evaluations, 1 traffic collisions, 8 arrests. - Brad Haugaard]
AUGUST 20
Grand Theft Auto
At 8:11 a.m., a victim in the 600 block of S. Fifth reported his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
At 6:20 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of W. Hillcrest reported his vehicle was broken into and tools were taken. This investigation is continuing.
AUGUST 21
No significant incidents to report.
AUGUST 22
Grand Theft Auto
At 8:28 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen in the 400 block of Grand. The vehicle was located by an officer abandoned later that night. This investigation is continuing.
Court Order Violation
At 12:33 p.m., a victim in the 700 block of Oceanview reported that a restrained person had been trying to contact her via social media. This investigation is continuing.
AUGUST 23
Missing Person
At 11:20 a.m., a resident in the 900 block of Norumbega reported her friend missing. He was entered into the missing persons system. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
At 7:04 p.m., a loss prevention officer at a store in the 500 block of Huntington reported a shoplifting incident. Officers arrived and located the suspect outside the store, still in possession of the stolen property. He was arrested and taken into custody.
AUGUST 24
Grand Theft Auto / Pursuit
At 5:40 a.m., a delivery driver in the 200 block of W. Pomona reported that his vehicle had been stolen. Officers located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, the driver refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit was terminated to ensure the safety of the public. This investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
At 7:04 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of S. Sunset reported a window to his vehicle was shattered and tools were taken. This investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
At 7:36 a.m., a victim in the 200 block of E. Maple reported that his vehicle's window was shattered and tools were stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism
At 1:36 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of Encino Way reported a window to her vehicle had been shattered. This investigation is continuing.
AUGUST 25
Mail Theft
At 1:19 p.m., a package theft from the victim's front porch was reported in the 900 block of S. Ivy. This investigation is continuing.
Outside Assist
At 5:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of S. Myrtle to provide assistance to an outside agency regarding an incident on the train tracks.
AUGUST 26
Attempt Grand Theft Auto
At 10:03 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of W. Cypress called to report that someone attempted to steal their vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud
At 10:22 a.m., a victim walked into the MPD lobby to report fraud. An investigation revealed the victim was attempting to purchase a vehicle online and was talking with someone who he believed was a sales manager. The victim paid for a vehicle that he has not received yet. This investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
At 11:57 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of S. Magnolia reported that the window to his vehicle was shattered and tools were taken. This investigation is continuing.
Incident Report
At 6:29 p.m., a manager for a business in the 400 block of S. Myrtle reported that a male subject left a bag behind with a firearm inside. The firearm was booked into evidence for safekeeping. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
At 2:28 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of Montana reported the catalytic converter to his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
At 5:18 a.m., a victim in the 1300 block of S. Primrose reported the catalytic converter to his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Had breakfast recently at Nano Cafe, at the corner of Mayflower and Duarte Road. Got the avocado toast for $15.99 and a coffee for $4.49. Great toast and the fruit was really fresh.
