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Crime Report 01.28.10

Here it is: All the police reports for December and January cobbled together into one massive tome. Get comfy. Be sure to stretch your legs every once in a while. The carjacking arrest made the Pasadena Star-News, tho they failed to mention the armed man was carrying a pellet gun. And if you’re interested, here’s a composite sketch [pdf] of the suspect in the most recent episode of “Child Annoyance.” Full police report after the jump.

Dec. 2, 2009 – Jan. 26, 2010
(Hundred block given in place of exact address)
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An alert and well-informed citizen makes you less of a target to a criminal. Remember; call the South Pasadena Police Department to report any suspicious activity.

STOLEN VEHICLE/RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE

  • 12-3-09, 7:50 PM to 9:35 PM, 1500 block of Fremont (attempt). ’96, Honda Accord. Suspect(s) pry door to gain entry and tamper with ignition, but fail to start vehicle. Suspect(s) then takes loss. LOSS: Purse and stereo.
  • 12-4-09, 4 PM to 12-6-09, 9:30 AM, 300 block of Monterey. ’08, Honda Accord. Recovered by LASD – Lancaster
  • 12-5-09, 10 AM, Marmion Park. ’01, Toyota 4-Runner. Officers investigate a suspicious parked vehicle, which reveals it to be stolen from Pasadena.
  • 12-9-09, 6:30 AM to 8 AM. 800 block of Oneonta Drive. ’98, Honda Civic. Recovered on 12-11-09 by LAPD Hollenbeck.
  • 12-9-090, 5 PM to 12-10-09, 11 AM, 1700 block of Ellencourt. ’96, Honda Civic.
  • 12-15-09, 1:40 AM, 600 block of Meridian. ’93, Honda Accord. Officer sees vehicle parked on the street and discovers that it is stolen from Pasadena.
  • 12-21-09, 8 PM to 12-22-09, 3 AM, 800 block of Rollin. ’91, Honda Civic.
  • 12-21-09, 7:30 PM to 12-22-09, 1:40 AM, 2000 block of La France. ’92, Honda Accord.
  • 12-27-09, 10 PM to 12-28-09, 2 PM, 600 block of Orange Grove. ’91, Toyota Camry. Recovered on 12-29-09, South Pasadena PD.
  • 12-28-09, 9 PM to 12-29-09, 6:43 PM, 1900 block of Stratford. ’94, Honda Civic.
  • 1-3-10, 9:22 PM, Huntington/El Sereno. ’04, GMC Yukon. Pasadena PD’s helicopter tracks a stolen vehicle by LoJack and guides officers to vehicle. Officers find vehicle occupied and suspects are arrested. Vehicle is found to be stolen from Anaheim. SUSPECTS ARRESTED: S1 – Male, 20, Commerce. S2 – Female, 19, Los Angeles.
  • 1-10-10, 4:30 PM to 1-11-10, 7:15 AM, 1100 block of Mound. ’94, Honda Civic.
  • 1-12-10, 1:36 PM, Alhambra Road/Primrose. ’93, Honda Accord. Officer receives alert of a stolen vehicle from the Automated License Plate Reader. Officers locate vehicle parked in the 1400 block of Maple and witness saw suspects run from vehicle. Officers locate suspects and suspects are arrested. Vehicle was found to be reported stolen from Alhambra. SUSPECTS ARRESTED: (2) Male, Juveniles.
  • 1-13-10, 10:30 PM, 1600 block of Bank. ’92, Honda Accord. Officers are alerted to a stolen vehicle by the Automated License Plate Reader. Officers locate vehicle parked and unoccupied in the street. Vehicle was found to be stolen from Alhambra.
  • 1-16-10, 7 PM to 1-17-10, 7 AM, 1200 block of Marengo. ’98, Acura Integra.
  • 1-17-10, 8 PM to 1-18-10, 6:30 AM, 1100 block of Meridian. ’84, GMC Caballero.
  • 1-18-10, 1:34 PM, 800 block of Stoney Drive (Arroyo Park). ’03, Lincoln Town Car. Officers respond to a parked vehicle. Vehicle is found to be stolen from LAPD.
  • 1-19-10, 1:40 PM, 1900 block of Huntington. ’08, Toyota Tundra. Officers are alerted to a stolen vehicle by the Automated License Plate Reader. Officers locate vehicle driven by suspect and suspect is arrested. Vehicle is reported stolen from the West Valley area. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 46, Sylmar.
  • 1-19-10, 3 AM, 600 block of Prospect. ’90, Honda Civic. Vehicle is parked on the street and found to be stolen from LAPD.
  • 1-22-10, 1:15 PM, 500 block of Mission. ’97, Honda Civic. Officers respond to a vehicle parked on private property and vehicle is found to be stolen from LAPD.
  • 1-23-10, 10 PM to 1-24-10, 7:05 AM, 1300 block of Oak (attempt). ’95, Honda Accord. Suspect(s) enter vehicle by unknown means and tamper with ignition, but unable to start vehicle. Suspect(s) then takes loss. LOSS: Stereo and DVD tower.
  • 1-25-10, 12:30 AM to 12:39 AM, 1700 block of Hill. ’95, Honda Civic.

AUTO BURGLARY

  • 11-25-09, 4 PM to 12-3-09, 10:40 AM, 1100 block of Milan. ’05, Chevy Silverado. Suspect(s) pries door lock to gain entry. LOSS: Gas card.
  • 12-2-09, 1:50 PM to 2:10 PM, 1200 block of Fair Oaks. ’05, Toyota Prius. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry. LOSS: Laptop computer.
  • 12-4-09, 4:20 PM to 5:51 PM, 2000 block of La France. ’95, Acura Integra. Suspect(s) finds hidden key and enters victim’s vehicle. LOSS: Laptop computer, digital camera and purse.
  • 12-7-09, 10:30 PM to 12-8-09, 9 AM, 800 block of Arroyo. ’98, Honda Civic. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry. LOSS: CD player.
  • 12-10-09, 6:30 PM to 8:45 AM, 1800 block of Hardison. ’00, Honda Civic. Suspect(s) pry window to gain entry. LOSS: Backpack.
  • 12-18-09, 5 PM to 12-19-09, 7:53 AM, 1600 block of Amberwood. ’03, Ford Explorer. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry. LOSS: Portable GPS and laptop computer.
  • 12-20-09, 10 AM to 1-9-10, 10 PM, 1100 block of Pine. ’70, Datsun 510. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry. LOSS: Stereo.
  • 12-20-09, 5 PM to 12-23-09, 8:45 AM, 700 block of Prospect. ’93, Honda. Suspect(s) pry window to gain entry. LOSS: Stereo.
  • 12-21-09, 3:30 PM to 12-22-09, 12:24 AM, 900 block of Buena Vista. ’04, Toyota. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry. LOSS: cell phone charger.
  • 12-22-09, 8 PM to 8:20 PM, 1600 block of Garfield. ’07, Toyota RAV4. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry. LOSS: Purse.
  • 12-25-09, 7 PM to 12-26-09, 7 AM, 900 block of Arroyo. ’98, Jeep Cherokee. Suspect(s) makes entry by unknown means. LOSS: GPS.
  • 12-28-09, 8 PM to 12-29-09, 7:30 AM, 600 block of Grand. ’06, Toyota Avalon. Suspect(s) makes entry by unknown means. LOSS: Sunglasses.
  • 12-30-09, 11 PM to 12-31-09, 2:15 AM, 200 block of Mockingbird. ’97, Ford. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry. LOSS: GPS.
  • 12-30-09, 6 PM to 10:45 PM, 500 block of Arroyo. ’05, Volvo. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry. LOSS: GPS.
  • 1-12-10, 1 AM to 10 AM, 600 block of Grand. ’00, KIA Sportage. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry. LOSS: GPS.
  • 1-13-10, 8 AM to 2:30 PM, 1200 block of Stratford. ’03, Land Rover Discovery. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry. LOSS: GPS.
  • 1-14-10, 3:30 PM to 1-15-10, 7 AM, 1500 block of Oak. ’07, Chevy Corvette. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry. LOSS: Briefcase and electric piano.
  • 1-15-10, 4:45 PM to 8:15 PM, 500 block of Floral Park Terrace. ’06, Volvo V70. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry. LOSS: GPS.
  • 1-15-10, 6:30 PM to 9:40 PM, 300 block of Arroyo. ’02, GMC Envoy. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry. LOSS: GPS.
  • 1-17-10, 1 AM to 8:30 AM, 2000 block of Pine. Toyota RAV 4. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry. LOSS: GPS, I-pod and cash.
  • 1-19-10, 5:15 PM to 1-20-10, 7:45 AM, 1100 block of Mound. ’09, Scion XB. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry. LOSS: Portable GPS.
  • 1-23-10, 4 PM to 9:15 PM, 1100 block of Huntington. ’96, Saturn. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry. LOSS: (2) snowboards.
  • 1-23-10, 9 PM to 1-24-10, 9 AM, 2000 block of Meridian. ’02, Honda Civic. Suspect(s) enter vehicle by unknown means. LOSS: Stereo, CDs, and baseball equipment.
  • 1-24-10, 4 PM to 10:50 PM, 1600 block of Fair Oaks. ’09, Toyota Scion. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry. LOSS: Portable GPS.
  • 1-24-10, 8:54 PM to 9:33 PM, 1700 block of Laurel. ’02, Toyota SUV. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry, activating car alarm. Victim looks out window and sees suspect vehicle drive away. LOSS: Portable GPS. SUSPECT VEHICLE: Gray, SUV.

EVADING PEACE OFFICER

  • 12-18-09, 5:45 PM, 400 block of Fair Oaks. Officer attempts to stop suspect for a traffic violation, but suspect does not yield and leads officer in a vehicle pursuit. Suspect finally pulls over and is arrested. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 31, Pasadena.

CHILD ANNOYANCE

  • 12-10-09, 2:35 PM, Orange Grove/Magnolia. Victim (Female, juvenile) is walking when suspects’ drives up and stops near victim. S1 speaks to victim and exits vehicle. Victim runs away and S1 enters vehicle and drives away. SUSPECT VEHICLE: White, compact, 4-door. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: S1 – Male, Hispanic, 20-25 years, short hair, wearing large jacket and blue jeans. S2 – Male, Hispanic..
  • 1-11-10, 12:10 PM, Monterey/Glendon Way. Victim (Female, Juvenile) is walking on the sidewalk when suspect approaches and asks victim if she needs a ride. Victim refuses and suspect walks to a parked vehicle. As victim gets to her residence, suspect drives up and asks for victim’s phone number. Victim ignores suspect and runs inside house. Suspect then drives away. SUSPECT VEHICLE: White, 4-door sedan with a bicycle rack at the rear holding a red bicycle. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Male, Hispanic, 25-35 years, 503-504, medium build, black shoulder length hair, wearing green/brown shirt and tan pants.

DUI

  • 12-18-09, 1:15 AM, 800 block of Garfield. Officers respond to a motorist driving recklessly and locate vehicle parked on the street. Officers contact driver who is found to be intoxicated. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Female, 26, Alhambra.
  • 12-19-09, 2:15 AM, Fair Oaks/Huntington. Suspect collides into a street pole and is found to be intoxicated. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Female, 44, Glendale.
  • 12-21-09, 6:50 PM, 1200 block of Fair Oaks. Officers respond to a welfare check of a subject that parked in a handicap stall and stagger into a store. Subject is found to be intoxicated and also not possess a handicap placard for vehicle. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 46, Los Angeles.
  • 12-22-09, 11:17 PM, 400 block of Fair Oaks. Suspect collides into a parked vehicle and is found to be intoxicated and in possession of marijuana. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 28, Los Angeles.
  • 12-23-09, 11:44 PM, 1900 block of Stratford. Suspect drives onto witness’ lawn and gets stuck. Officers arrive and contact suspect, who is found to be intoxicated. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Female, 44, South Pasadena.
  • 1-1-10, 1:55 AM, Huntington/Marengo. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be intoxicated. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Female, 28, Alhambra.
  • 1-1-10, 2:38 AM, 100 block of Monterey. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be intoxicated. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 60, South Pasadena.
  • 1-3-10, 1:25 AM, 100 block of Pasadena. Suspect is stopped during a DUI checkpoint and found to be intoxicated. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 35, Riverside.
  • 1-4-10, 2:30 AM, 400 block of Fair Oaks. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be intoxicated. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 23, Wilmington.
  • 1-18-10, 2:26 PM, 500 block of Fremont. Suspect is involved in a traffic collision and found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Female, 24, Altadena.
  • 1-22-10, 1:40 AM, Milan/Leman. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be under the influence of alcohol and marijuana. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 27, Alhambra.
  • 1-24-10, 2:16 AM, Hope/Fair Oaks. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be under the influence of alcohol. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 33, Maywood.

DRUNK IN PUBLIC

  • 12-11-09, 1:20 PM, Alhambra/Stratford. Officers respond to a person possibly drunk in public. Officers locate suspect who is intoxicated and unable to care for himself. Suspect is arrested. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 44, transient
  • 12-12-09, 6:15 PM, 1200 block of Fair Oaks. Officers respond to a person possibly drunk in public. Officers locate suspect who is intoxicated and unable to care for himself. Suspect is arrested. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 22, Los Angeles.
  • 12-28-09, 10:33 PM, 1700 block of Garfield. Officers respond to two suspicious subjects who maybe intoxicated. Both subjects are found to be intoxicated and unable to care for themselves. S2 is also found to have an outstanding warrant. SUSPECTS ARRESTED: S1 – Male, 54, Los Angeles. S2 – Male, 43, South Pasadena.
  • 12-29-09, 1:30 AM, 1800 block of Fremont. Officers investigate a suspicious person walking on the street. Subject is found to be intoxicated and unable to care for himself. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 26, Pasadena.
  • 12-31-09, 10:25 PM, 1700 block of Garfield. Officers respond to a person lying on the sidewalk. Subject is contacted and found to be intoxicated and unable to care for himself. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 51, Los Angeles.
  • 1-2-10, 10:45 PM, 600 block of Fair Oaks. Officer sees suspect staggering on the street. Suspect is found to be intoxicated and unable to care for himself. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 61, Los Angeles.
  • 1-15-10, 10:27 PM, Pasadena/Hawthorne. Officers find suspect on bus bench and is found to be under the influence of alcohol and unable to care for himself. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 21, Arcadia.

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY

  • 12-3-09, 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM, 1100 block of Huntington (storage locker). Suspect(s) pry padlock of storage locker to gain entry. LOSS: Toys, figurines, military uniforms, steamer and Christmas tree.
  • 12-4-09, 1:45 AM to 1:50 AM, 600 block of Orange Grove (storage locker). Suspect(s) pry door of storage locker to gain entry. LOSS: Pack, misc. hunting gear and (2) guitars.
  • 12-14-09, 10 PM to 12-15-09, 9 AM, 2000 block of Meridian (storage lockers). Suspect(s) cut padlocks to four storage lockers and takes loss. LOSS: V1 – Unknown. V2 – Camping equipment. V3 – Bike carrier. V4 – Unknown.
  • 12-15-09, 1:18 AM, 600 block of Prospect Lane (detached garage). Witness sees suspects taking property from victim’s detached garage to a waiting vehicle. Suspects drive away and later returns to burglarize a vehicle in the 700 block of Orange Grove. Suspects are seen by officers and one suspect runs away as five other suspects are detained. A police helicopter and canine are used to search for the sixth suspect, who is later found hiding in a rear yard. All six suspects are arrested and found to have burglarized the garage earlier. Detectives conduct search warrant at one suspect’s residence and recover property taken from storage locker. LOSS: Golf clubs and other misc. items (Recovered). SUSPECT VEHICLE: ’04, Gold, GMC Yukon. SUSPECTS DESCRIPTION: S1 – Male, Hispanic, 23 years, Pasadena. S2 – Male, Hispanic, 18 years, Los Angeles. S3 – Male, Hispanic, 19 years, Pasadena. S4 – Male, Hispanic, 20 years, Pasadena. S5 – Male, Hispanic, 19 years, Pasadena. S6 – Male, Hispanic, 19 years, Pasadena.
  • 1-4-10, 6:30 AM to 1-5-10, 11:30 AM, 1400 block of Stratford. Suspect(s) pries front door open. LOSS: Laptop computer.
  • 1-5-10, 8 AM to 6:40 PM, 2100 block of Huntington (apartment complex). Suspect(s) gain entry through an unlocked window. LOSS: (2) laptop computers, digital camera and car keys.
  • 1-5-10, 11:30 AM to 10:42 PM, 2000 block of Cambridge. Suspect(s) gain entry through an unlocked window. LOSS: BB gun.
  • 1-6-10, 12:30 AM to 1 AM, 400 block of Oaklawn. Victim’s residence is under remodel and suspect enters through an unlocked window. LOSS: TV, DVD player, amplifier and (2) couches.
  • 1-10-10, 2:10 AM, 1400 block of Bank (hot prowl), apartment unit. Victim leaves front door unlocked while outside talking on his cellphone in the carport area. As victim returns to apartment, victim sees suspect exiting his apartment unit. Victim chases suspect, but suspect runs away. LOSS: Unknown. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Male, Hispanic, 20-25 years, dark hair, wearing grey shirt and blue jeans.
  • 1-15-10, 11:50 AM to 1 PM, 1400 block of Bank (apartment unit). Suspect(s) enter through an unlocked window. LOSS: None.
  • 1-15-10, 5:45 AM to 4:14 PM, 1100 block of Marengo. Suspect(s) gains entry by unknown means. LOSS: Digital camera and jewelry.

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY/SHOPLIFT

  • 12-4-09, 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 1600 block of Oak (South Pasadena Middle School). Suspect(s) enter victim’s locker and take loss. LOSS: Cell phone, cash and a ticket.
  • 12-4-09, 1:15 PM, 900 block of Fair Oaks (Rite Aid). Employee sees suspect enter store and hides loss inside purse, then exit store without paying for loss. Employee detains suspect and suspect is arrested. LOSS: Baby formula and assorted personal items. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Female, 26, West Covina.
  • 12-4-09, 2:10 PM, 900 block of Fair Oaks (Rite Aid). Employee sees suspect enter store and hides loss inside backpack, then exit store without paying for loss. Employees detains suspect and suspect is arrested. LOSS: Misc. personal items. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 55, Los Angeles.
  • 12-7-09, 11:30 AM, 1400 block of Mission (Chevron). Employee is distracted with customer as suspect enters store and takes loss. Suspect places loss inside purse then exits store without paying. Employee reviews surveillance video which shows crime. LOSS: Water and assorted snacks. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Female, Black, 20-40 years, black hair in ponytail, wearing black jacket, white shirt, blue jeans, carrying a purse.
  • 12-11-09, 11:15 AM, 900 block of Fair Oaks (Rite Aid). Employee sees suspect enter store and takes loss. Suspect places loss inside waistband, then exits store without paying for loss. Employee detains suspect outside of store and suspect is arrested. LOSS: Book. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 41, South Pasadena.
  • 12-22-09, 11:15 AM, 900 block of Fair Oaks (Rite Aid). Employee sees suspect hide loss in bag, then exit store without paying. Employee detains suspect and suspect is arrested. LOSS: Cosmetics. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Female, 27, Pasadena.
  • 12-16-09, 7:30 PM, 600 block of Fair Oaks (Bristol Farm). Employee sees suspect push shopping cart, full of groceries, out of store without paying. Employee detains suspect and suspect enters a vehicle and drives away. Employee recoveries shopping cart and groceries. LOSS: Groceries (recovered). SUSPECT VEHICLE: Silver, Saturn. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Female, White, 40-50 years.
  • 12-16-09, 2 PM, 900 block of Fair Oaks (Rite Aid). Employee sees suspect hide loss inside pants, then exit store without paying. Employee detains suspect outside of store and suspect is arrested. LOSS: Eye drops (recovered). SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, Juvenile.
  • 12-21-09, 9 PM, 300 block of Monterey (liquor store). Employee sees suspect hide loss in shirt and attempt to pay for another item with a credit card. Credit card is denied and suspect leaves without paying for loss in shirt. Employee chases after suspect and suspect throws loss on sidewalk and continues to walk away. Officers arrive and suspect is arrested. LOSS: Liquor (recovered). SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 49, Los Angeles.
  • 12-24-09, 12 PM, 1200 block of Fair Oaks (Pavilions). Witness sees suspects exit store with a shopping cart full of groceries without paying. S2 is immediately arrested, but S1 runs away and is later found hiding a block away. LOSS: Groceries (recovered). SUSPECTS ARRESTED: S1 – Male, 46, Pasadena. S2 – Female, 49, Los Angeles.
  • 12-27-09, 12:30 PM to 12-28-09, 10 AM, 600 block of Monterey (Methodist Church). Suspect(s) makes entry into building by unknown means and pries office door open. Suspect(s) pries cabinet taking loss. LOSS: Cash.
  • 1-11-10, 7:15 PM, 900 block of Fair Oaks (Rite Aid). Suspect enters store and employee sees suspect take loss and exit store without paying. Suspect is detained and arrested. LOSS: Liquor (recovered). SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 41, South Pasadena.
  • 1-12-10, 2:45 PM, 900 block of Fair Oaks (Rite Aid). Suspect enters store and employee sees suspect take loss, and then hide loss in pants pocket. Suspect then exits store without paying for loss. Suspect is detained and arrested. LOSS: Misc. items. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 25, Los Angeles.
  • 1-18-10, 2:45 PM, 800 block of Fair Oaks (Radio Shack). Suspect enters store and looks around. Suspect asked to see loss. Employee shows loss to suspect and suspect takes loss and runs out of the store without paying for it. LOSS: I-pod and headphones. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Male, Black, 20-25 years, 510, 150, black almost shaved head, wearing a green hooded jacket, blue baseball cap.
  • 1-24-10, 12:52 AM, 900 block of Fair Oaks (Rite Aid). Employee sees suspect enter store and take loss. Suspect hides loss in pockets and pays for other merchandise. Suspect then exits store without paying for loss hidden in pockets. Suspect is detained by store employee and is arrested. Suspect is later found to possess items stolen from Blockbuster’s in Pasadena. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 27, Los Angeles.
  • 1-26-10, 10:30 PM, 1200 block of Fair Oaks (Pavilions). Suspect enters store and places loss in shopping basket. Suspect exits store without paying for loss activating alarm sensors. Employee follows suspect outside, and sees suspect enter a waiting vehicle and drive away. LOSS: Liquor. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Male, Black, 20-30 years, thin build. SUSPECT VEHICLE: White, Ford F-150 pick-up.

ROBBERY

  • 12-3-09, 10:13 PM, Fremont/Huntington. Victim is riding a bicycle and stopped for a red light. Suspects drive up and stop in front of victim and S1 exits vehicle, as S2 stays inside vehicle as a lookout. S1 runs to victim and points a gun to victim’s head and takes loss. S1 enters waiting vehicle and drives away. LOSS: Bicycle, cell phone and wallet. WEAPON USED: Chrome revolver. SUSPECTS DESCRIPTION: S1 – Male, Black, 602/250, 30 years, wearing blue jacket, blue pants and black “doo rag” on head. S2 – Male. SUSPECT VEHICLE: Black, Chrysler 300 with large rims.
  • 12-3-09, 2:43 PM, Hill/Collis. S1, S2 and victim are ex-friends. V1 is driving with passenger (V2) when suspects drive past and cut in front of victim. S1 and V1 exit their vehicles and get into an argument which escalates into a fight. S2 and V2 start to argue, which also escalates into a fight. S2 takes loss from V1 and suspects drive away. LOSS: Cell phone.
  • 12-24-09, 2:30 PM, Marengo/Oak. Victim is walking on the street when suspect approaches from behind. Suspect pulls out a knife and demands loss. Victim fears for her life and complies. Suspect takes loss and runs away. LOSS: Purse. WEAPON USED: Knife. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Male, Hispanic, late teens early 20’s, wearing baseball cap, dark jacket and blue jeans.
  • 12-31-09, 12 PM, 900 block of Fair Oaks (Rite Aid). Employee recognizes suspect entering store as a suspect that previously stole from the store. Suspect walks to liquor section and takes loss, then exits store without paying. Employee detains suspect outside of store and suspect refuses to return loss. Employee takes loss and suspect hits employee, then runs away. Officers find suspect and suspect is arrested. LOSS: Liquor. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 41, South Pasadena.
  • 1-17-10, 4 PM, Fair Oaks/Spruce. Victim (Female, 54 year-old) is walking on the street when suspect approaches from behind and grabs victim’s purse. Victim holds on to purse and suspect hits and kicks victim until victim lets go of purse. Suspect then runs to a waiting vehicle. LOSS: Purse. SUSPECT VEHICLE: Charcoal gray, PT Cruiser. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Male, Hispanic, 25-28 years, mustache, wearing dark blue hooded sweat shirt with a hood, and dark blue shorts with a white stripe.
  • 1-19-10, 8 PM, Fair Oaks/Bank. Victim is walking on the street when S1 approaches and pulls out a knife. S1 demands loss from victim and victim complies. S1 then runs to S2, where both suspects run to a waiting vehicle driven by S3. WEAPON USED: 4”-6” knife. LOSS: Cell phone. SUSPECT VEHICLE: 4-dr, tan, Honda. SUSPECTS DESCRIPTION: S1 – Male, Hispanic, 18-25 years, 510-600, thin build, wearing a dark colored long sleeve shirt and a baseball cap. S2 – Male, Hispanic, 18 – 25 years, heavy build, wearing dark clothing. S3 – Male, Hispanic, heavy build.

CARJACKING

  • 1-26-10, 2 PM, 300 block of Pasadena. Victim parks vehicle (’08, BMW) in driveway and exits vehicle to drop off real estate flyers, leaving engine on. As victim turns around, victim sees suspect enter vehicle. Suspect pulls out a gun and points it at victim. Victim lies on the ground and suspect drives away. Victim’s vehicle is equipped with LoJack and is activated. LAPD Northeast Division locates victim’s vehicle and suspect runs from vehicle. A containment is made and suspect is found hiding inside a home in the 6200 block of Annan Way, Los Angeles and is arrested. WEAPON USED: Black, semi-auto pistol (later found to be a pellet gun). SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 38, Los Angeles.

ASSAULT

  • Oct. 2008 to Nov. 2008, 2000 block of Hanscom. Victim is driving when suspect, who is driving in the opposite direction towards victim, veers towards victim and yells at victim as suspect drives by. SUSPECTS DESCRIPTION: S1- Male, Hispanic. S2 – Female, Hispanic.
  • 1-1-10, 9:55 PM, Fremont/Oxley. Suspect tailgates victim down Fremont and suspect illegally passes victim on the left side. As suspect gets alongside victim’s vehicle, suspect swerves and collides with victim’s vehicle. Suspect continues to drive away without stopping. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Male, Hispanic, shaved head, 22-28 years. SUSPECT VEHICLE: ’96, White, Chevy pickup with a shell..

POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

  • 12-2-09, 9:47 PM, Fair Oaks/Green. Suspects are stopped for a traffic violation and found to be in possession of marijuana. SUSPECTS ARRESTED: S1 – Male, 27, Pasadena. S2 – Male, 60, Pasadena.
  • 12-6-09, 5 PM, Arroyo/Mission. Suspects are stopped for a traffic violation and found to be in possession of marijuana. SUSPECTS ARRESTED: S1 – Male, 18, Los Angeles. S2 – Male, Juvenile.
  • 12-14-09, 2 PM, Monterey/Fremont. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be in possession of marijuana paraphernalia and methamphetamine. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Female, 20, Sun Valley.
  • 12-20-09, 5:30 PM, 1200 block of Fair Oaks. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be in possession of marijuana. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 21, Rosemead.
  • 12-29-09, 1:56 PM, 300 block of Monterey. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be in possession of marijuana. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, Hispanic, 20 years, Los Angeles.
  • 1-8-10, 10:20 AM, 1400 block of Fremont (South Pasadena High School). School official contacts suspect who is in possession of ecstasy pills. Suspect is later arrested. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, Juvenile.
  • 1-8-10, 6 PM, 1700 block of Ellincourt. Suspect is with friends and consumes an ecstasy pill. Parents of suspect later notices suspect is under the influence and drives suspect to hospital. Officers are called and suspect is arrested. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Female, Juvenile.
  • 1-18-10, 5:12 PM, Alhambra/Electric. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be in possession of marijuana. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 19, Alhambra.
  • 1-20-10, 8:10 PM, Alhambra/Fletcher. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and driver and passenger are found to be in possession of marijuana. SUSPECTS ARRESTED: S1 – Male, 21, Alhambra. S2 – Male, Juvenile.
  • 1-22-10, 8:30 AM, 1900 block of Fremont (Almansor Center). School official detains suspect for smoking marijuana. Officers responds and suspect is arrested. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, juvenile.

DISTURBING RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY

  • 1-10-10, 7:28 AM, 1500 block of Fremont (Holy Family Church). Suspect walks into parish hall and yells profanities. Employee ask suspect to leave hall, which suspect complies. Suspect then walks to church and again yells profanities. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 31, Monterey Park.

POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA/BURGLARY TOOLS

  • 12-18-09, 3:18 AM, 800 block of Stratford. Officer is enforcing overnight parking, when suspects drive by slowly. Suspect’s vehicle has expired registration and officer makes a traffic stop. S1 and S2 are found to be on parole, and S2 is also found to have an outstanding warrant. Suspects are found to be in possession of burglary tools, and S1 and S3 are also found to be in possession of narcotic paraphernalia. A pistol is later found in the sidewalk in the 800 block of Stratford. SUSPECTS ARRESTED: S1 – Male, 38, Los Angeles. S2 – Male, 22, N. Hollywood. S3 – Female, 20, Los Angeles.

INDECENT EXPOSURE

  • 1-15-10, 2:50 PM, 1300 block of Diamond. Officers respond to a suspect masturbating inside a vehicle. Officers arrive but are unable to locate suspect or witness. SUSPECT VEHICLE: White, Toyota Sienna with “Star” on side of vehicle. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Male, White, bald, heavyset.

MAIL THEFT ARREST

  • 12-23-09, 5000 block Marmion Way, Los Angeles. SPPD Detectives follow up on a mail theft investigation from 12-15-09, where suspect’s vehicle was seen involved in stealing mail in the 1700-1900 block of Hanscom. SPPD Detectives conduct a search warrant at suspect’s residence and find numerous pieces of mail from several cities and several altered checks. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 22, Los Angeles.

MINOR POSSESSING TOBACCO

  • 12-8-09, 11:35 AM, 1800 block of Camden. Suspects are stopped for daytime loitering by minors’ curfew and found to be in possession of tobacco products.

IDENTITY THEFT/CREDIT CARD/CHECK FRAUD

  • October 2009 to 12-4-09, 2000 block of Oak. Victim mails bill, but bill is not received. Victim later discovers several unauthorized charges to checking account.
  • October 2009 to 1-25-10, 800 block of Flores de Oro. Suspect(s) makes counterfeit checks using victim’s banking account and makes several unauthorized purchases.
  • May 2005 to 12-18-09, 1300 block of Indiana. Suspect(s) gains access to victim’s credit card account and makes a monthly transaction since May 2005.
  • January 2006 to 12-18-09, 300 block of Pasadena. Suspect(s) gains access to victim’s checking account and makes several unauthorized withdrawals.
  • October 2009 to 1-7-10, 1600 block of Amberwood. Suspect(s) accesses victim’s checking account and makes an unauthorized transaction.
  • 11-1-09 to 12-21-09, 1200 block of Huntington. Suspect(s) changes address of victim’s mail through post office and also makes an unauthorized withdrawal from victim’s bank account.
  • 12-4-09 to 1-6-10, 1700 block of Mission. Suspect(s) obtains victim’s checking account and makes a fictitious check. Suspect(s) then passes check.
  • 12-17-09 to 12-18-09, 1000 block of Mission (needle point store). Suspect makes a purchase with a travelers check. Victim later discovers travelers check is counterfeit. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Male, Black, 50 years, 600, 180, short salt and pepper hair wearing a red plaid shirt, blue windbreaker and khaki pants.
  • 12-22-09, 8 AM, 700 block of Fair Oaks (Pet’s Delight). Suspect(s) purchases a dog with a check. Check is later discovered to be stolen.
  • 1-4-10 to 1-14-10, 100 block of Warwick. Suspect(s) gains access to victim’s checking account and attempt to make an unauthorized withdrawal.
  • 1-5-10 to 1-20-10, 300 block of Raymondale. Suspect(s) gains access to victim’s credit card account and makes an unauthorized charge.
  • Unknown date/time to 1-5-10, 1100 block of Fremont. Suspect(s) uses victim’s personal information to open a telephone account.
  • Unknown date/time to 1-5-10, 300 block of Raymondale. Victim advertises car for sale on the internet. Suspect sends check to victim over the listed amount and requests that the victim wires the additional funds to out of the country.
  • Unknown date/time to 1-4-10, 300 block of Mockingbird. Suspect(s) gains access to victim’s debit card account and makes several unauthorized purchases.

THEFT

  • 12-3-09, 10 AM to 10:30 AM, 800 block of Prospect (nursing home). Suspect(s) enters victim’s room and takes loss from victim’s pants. LOSS: Wallet.
  • 12-8-09, 6 PM to 12-9-09, 3 PM, 1400 block of Indiana. Suspect(s) takes outgoing mail from victim’s mailbox.
  • 12-8-09, 9 PM to 12-9-09, 7:30 AM, 200 block of St. Albans. Suspect(s) takes outgoing mail from victim’s mailbox. Victim notices that neighbors’ mailboxes are also opened.
  • 12-15-09, 11:20 PM 1900 block of Illinois. Victim sees suspect taking mail from mailbox and drive away. Victim follows suspect and sees suspect drive down the street taking mail from numerous curbside mailboxes. SUSPECT VEHICLE: Green Jeep. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Unknown.
  • 12-12-09, 12:30 PM to 12-15-09, 6 PM, 1300 block of Fair Oaks. Victim is involved in a traffic collision and vehicle towed. Victim picks up vehicle from tow yard and discovers the vehicle’s battery has been replaced.
  • 12-17-09, 7 PM to 12-18-09, 8:48 AM, 100 block of Monterey. Suspect(s) takes loss from victim’s vehicle. LOSS: Tires.
  • 12-21-09, 8 PM to 12-22-09, 6 AM, 1600 block of Amberwood. Suspect(s) cut cable lock securing loss to a pole. LOSS: (4) bicycles.
  • 12-29-09 to 12-31-09, 400 block of La Terraza. Suspect(s) takes outgoing mail from victim’s mailbox and alters victim’s check. Suspect(s) attempts to cash check at bank.
  • 12-31-09, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 2000 block of Meridian. Suspect(s) takes outgoing mail from victim’s mailbox.
  • 1-7-10, 10:15 PM to 1-8-10, 7:20 AM, 2000 block of Fletcher. Suspect(s) takes loss from victim’s vehicle. LOSS: Ski rack.
  • 1-8-10, 9 PM to 1-9-10, 1:40 PM, 1100 block of Fremont. Suspect(s) takes loss from victim’s vehicle. LOSS: Tire and rim.
  • 1-12-10, 9 PM to 1-13-10, 7 AM, 300 block of Monterey. Suspect(s) takes loss from victim’s vehicles. LOSS: Bicycle and snowboard rack.
  • 1-15-10, 3:30 PM to 1-20-10, 7:45 AM, 100 block of Pasadena. Suspect(s) enter construction site and take loss from construction vehicle. LOSS: Tires.
  • 1-22-10 to 1-24-10, 1600 block of Huntington. Suspect(s) gains access to victim’s checking account and makes several unauthorized charges.
  • 1-22-10, 7 PM to 1-23-10, 7 AM, 500 block of Magnolia. Suspect(s) takes loss from victim’s vehicle. LOSS: Car battery.

VANDALISM

  • 12-7-09, 7 PM to 12-8-09, 12 PM, 1100 block of Fairview. Suspect(s) dents front door of victim’s vehicle, then enters victim’s unlocked vehicle and damages GPS and a laptop computer.
  • 12-14-09, 2:30 PM to 12-15-09, 8 AM. 200 block of Monterey. Suspect(s) smashes victim’s vehicle window.
  • Unknown date/time to 12-29-09, 2000 block of Edison Right of Way. Suspect(s) write and spray graffiti on walls.
  • Unknown date/time to 1-3-10, 11:40 AM, 500 block of Grand. Suspect(s) throw eggs at victim’s vehicle.