Monrovia Police: Foiled Rape Attempt, Stolen Bike

[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for October 25-28. - Brad Haugaard]
 
Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events.
 
Receiving Stolen Property / Parole Hold - Suspect Arrested
On October 25 at 11:35 p.m., officers stopped a bicyclist for not having a headlight in the 900 block of Encino.  The bicyclist is currently on parole, and he told officers that he borrowed the bicycle from his brother, who had stolen it.  He was arrested, and during the booking process, it was discovered that he is a parolee at large.  He was charged with receiving stolen property and a parole hold was obtained.
 
Burglary / Sexual Battery With Intent to Commit Rape - Suspect Arrested
On October 26 at 3:38 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of West Colorado regarding a female yelling for help.  A male suspect approached the female victim's front door and shook the handle and then knocked.  The victim looked out her window and recognized the suspect as someone who used to work with her.  The victim cracked the door open and the suspect asked for the victim by name.  The victim asked him what he wanted, and he replied that he was going to rape her, and he forced the door open. 
 
As the suspect forced the door open, the victim grabbed the door frame and yelled for help.  She was overpowered by the suspect and he pushed her to the floor.  The suspect climbed on top of the victim, stared at her face, and, again, told her he was going to rape her.  The victim continued to scream for help.  Three male subjects heard the victim's screams, grabbed the suspect, and pulled him out to the sidewalk, where they held him until officers arrived. 
 
When officers arrived, the suspect was still struggling to get away.  The suspect was arrested and taken into custody without further incident.  The victim suffered no injuries, but was shaken up from the incident.

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