On 10-1-10, at about 0317 hours, Elliot Luis Bin, 41, Los Angeles, drove to a Chevron Gas Station (1400 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA) and was seen prying open a gas pump door by the cashier. Officers were called and detained Bin and later found the skimming device attached to the gas pump’s credit card reader. Bin was also in possession of a counterfeit credit card. A search of the skimming device revealed no data on it.

A search warrant at Bin’s residence revealed numerous counterfeit credit cards and the discovery of marijuana cultivation in the garage. Bin’s girlfriend, Leslyet Gispert Gispert, 31, Los Angeles, was later arrested for possession of fraudulent credit cards.

Any information, please contact Detectives at 626-403-7280

Maybe he didn’t realize the gas station was next door to the police. Here’s the full pdf if you’re interested. Full police report after the jump.

Sept. 29 – Oct. 5, 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.

AUTO BURGLARY

• 10-1-10, 9 AM to 3 PM, 1400 block of Beech. ’91, Buick LeSabre. Suspect(s) pry trunk open. LOSS: Clothes, digital camera, medications and toiletry bag.

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY

• 9-30-10, 11:30 – 1:30 PM, 500 block of Arroyo Square. Suspect(s) smashes rear window to gain entry. LOSS: Laptop computer and wood box.
• 9-30-10, 7:30 AM to 10 AM, 500 block of Prospect. Suspect(s) kick front door open to gain entry. LOSS: Laptop computer and Xbox game system.

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY/SHOPLIFT

• 10-1-10, 6 PM to 10-4-10, 1:15 PM, 1900 block of Fremont (Almansor Center, storage shed). Suspect(s) cut padlock to storage shed and takes loss. LOSS: Skateboards.
• 9-30-10, 10 AM, 1400 block of Fremont (South Pasadena High School) (attempt). School officials suspends suspect and suspect leaves campus. Suspect later returns to school office and is told to leave. Suspect walks to school official’s desk without permission and searches desk and briefcase. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Male, Juvenile.

ASSAULTS

• 10-4-10, 4:24 PM, 1700 block of La Senda. Suspect and victim are related and get into an argument. Suspect then hits victim in the head. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 17, South Pasadena.

BATTERY ON OFFICER

• 10-3-10 5:27 PM, 1000 block of Fremont. Suspect and witness are involved in a fight. Witness stops fighting when officer arrives, but suspect attempts to fight and later spits at officer. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Female, Juvenile.

DUI

• 10-3-10, 2:20 AM, Fair Oaks/Huntington. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Female, 22, Cerritos.
• 10-2-10, 2:04 AM, Garfield/Pine. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. Suspect is also found to have an outstanding warrant. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 36, Granada Hills.

DRUNK IN PUBLIC

• 10-2-10, 3 AM, 1600 block of Raymondale. Officers contact suspect on the street and found to be intoxicated and unable to care for himself. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 40, South Pasadena.
• 9-30-10, 9:27 PM, Huntington/Marengo. Officers contact suspect on the street and found to be intoxicated and unable to care for himself. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 43, Pasadena.

POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

• 9-29-10, 10:19 PM, Arroyo Park. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be in possession of marijuana. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, Juvenile.
• 9-29-10, 2 PM, 1900 block of Fremont (Almansor Center). School official finds marijuana on suspect, who is a student at school. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, Juvenile.

RESISTING/OBSTRUCTING ARREST

• 9-30-10, 2:28 AM, 200 block of Fremont. Suspect is riding a bicycle and stopped for a traffic violation. Suspect refuses to cooperate with officers and is found to have an outstanding warrant. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 23, Pasadena.

THEFT

• 9-29-10, 8 AM to 12 PM, 1400 block of Fremont (South Pasadena High School). Suspect(s) cut lock securing loss to bicycle rack and takes loss. LOSS: Bicycle.
• 9-28-10, 8:30 AM to 10:45 AM, 400 block of Fair Oaks (Winchells). Victim forgets loss inside business and leaves. Employee finds loss and places it behind the counter. Suspect enters store and claims to be related to victim and takes possession of loss. Victim later returns and discovers loss. LOSS: Purse. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Male, White, or Hispanic, 20-30.

IDENTITY THEFT/CREDIT CARD FRAUD/CHECK FRAUD

• 10-5-10, 2:15 PM, 1100 block of Fair Oaks (UPS Store). Suspect uses fake documents in an attempt to open an account. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 36, Los Angeles.
• 10-1-10, 3:17 AM, 1400 block of Mission (Chevron Gas Station). (see attached crime bulletin)
• 9-28-10, 12 PM to 10-1-10, 10 AM, 300 block of Monterey. Suspect(s) gains access to victim’s credit card account and makes several unauthorized charges.
• 9-27-10 to 9-30-10, 300 block of Monterey. Suspect(s) gains access to victim’s credit card account and makes an unauthorized charge.
• May 2010 to 9-30-10, 400 block of Fair Oaks. Suspect uses victim’s personal information and opens a credit card account.
• May 2010 to 9-30-10, 400 block of Fair Oaks. Suspect uses victim’s personal information and opens a credit card account.

September 22-28, 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

• 9-26-10, midnight to 9 AM, 600 block of Orange Grove. ’99, Honda CRV.

AUTO BURGLARY

• 9-28-10, 8:55 AM to 10:15 AM, 1700 block of La Senda. ’07, BMW Z4. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry. LOSS: Bag.
• 9-24-10, 7:05 PM to 9:45 PM, 1500 block of Diamond. ’99, Toyota Corolla. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry and takes loss. Suspect immediately use victim’s credit card to make several unauthorized purchases. LOSS: Purse.
• 9-22-10, 4 PM to 5:45 PM, Hope/Park. ’02, Toyota Highlander. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry. LOSS: Purse.
• 9-19-10, 10 AM to 9-27-10, 10:15 AM, 1700 block of Grevelia. ’08, Honda Civic. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry. LOSS: Unknown.

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY

• 9-25-10, 12 PM to 9-26-10, 12 PM, 200 block of Fair Oaks (apartment complex). Suspect(s) cut padlock off to gain entry into storage locker. LOSS: Clothes and electrical wires.
• 9-23-10, 12 PM to 6 PM, 800 block of Milan. Suspect(s) smashes rear window to gain entry. LOSS: I-pod and laptop computer.
• 9-18-10, 10 AM to 9-22-10, 10:19 AM, 500 block of Prospect. Suspect(s) kick in front door to gain entry. LOSS: Unknown.

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY/SHOPLIFT

• 9-28-10, 9:45 PM, 1200 block of Fair Oaks (Pavilions). Employee sees suspect exit store without paying for loss. Suspect is later found and arrested. LOSS: Liquor. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 19, Los Angeles.
• 9-24-10, 5 PM to 6 PM, 1700 block of Garfield (Ralph’s Market). Employee sees suspect exit store with shopping cart containing loss. Employee follows suspect and sees suspect load loss into vehicle and drive away. Employee gets license plate number and manager reviews surveillance video, which confirms suspect did not pay for items. Officers respond to suspect’s residence and arrest suspect. LOSS: Liquor (recovered). SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 48, Los Angeles.

ASSAULTS

• 9-26-10, 9:41 PM, 800 block of El Centro. Victim (Female, 65) exits Gold Line and sees suspect sitting on a bench. Victim walks by suspect and suspect follows victim to the 800 block of El Centro. Suspect grabs victim from behind and throws victim into a nearby bush. Suspect hits victim several times as victim screams for help. Witness drives by and suspect runs away. Suspect is later found and arrested. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, Juvenile.

POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

• 9-27-10, 5:15 PM, 600 block of Arroyo. Officers respond to suspicious persons in the street. Officers contact suspects who are found to be in possession of marijuana. SUSPECTS ARRESTED: S1 – Male, 18, Los Angeles. S2 – Male, 23, Los Angeles.

DAY TIME LOITERING BY MINOR

• 9-28-10, 10:30 AM, Fair Oaks/Bank. School official sees suspect leave campus without authorization. Suspect is contacted and arrested. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, Juvenile.

NIGHT TIME LOITERING BY MINOR

• 9-25-10, 12:41 AM, 700 block of Hawthorne. Suspect is contacted by officer and found to be a juvenile loitering after curfew hours. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Female, Juvenile.

THEFT

• 9-25-10, 3 PM to 9-26-10, 12:15 PM, 200 block of Fair Oaks. Suspect(s) enter victim’s unlocked vehicle and takes loss. LOSS: I-pod, toys and miscellaneous papers.
• 9-23-10, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, 1400 block of Fremont (South Pasadena High School). Suspect(s) takes victim’s unattended loss from the soccer field. LOSS: Bicycle and bag.
• 9-23-10, 11 AM to 2:15 PM, 1700 block of Oxley. Suspect(s) cut lock securing loss to pole. LOSS: (2) bicycles.

IDENTITY THEFT/CREDIT CARD FRAUD/CHECK FRAUD

• Unknown date/time to 9-27-10, 300 block of Monterey. Suspect(s) gains access to victim’s credit card account and makes several unauthorized purchases.

DETECTIVE ARREST

• 9-28-10, 7 AM, 200 block of Monterey. Detectives serve a warrant and arrest S1 for possession of controlled substance for sale and receiving stolen property. S2 is arrested for embezzlement. Detectives also recover loss from a commercial burglary that occurred in August 2010 and illegal fireworks. S1 – Male, 35, South Pasadena. S2 – Female, 35, South Pasadena.

Sept. 15-21, 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.

RECKLESS DRIVING/SPEED CONTEST

• 9-17-10, 11 PM, 210 freeway/Azusa. Suspect is racing on freeway and driving recklessly, endangering other motorists. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 21, Duarte.

AUTO BURGLARY

• 9-21-10, 4:30 PM to 7 PM, 400 block of Fair Oaks. ’06, Toyota Scion. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry. LOSS: Purse.

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY

• 9-21-10, 8 AM to 2:50 PM, 800 block of Rollin. Suspect(s) force entry through rear door. LOSS: Unknown.
• 9-21-10, 2:38 PM, 500 block of Sterling. Officers respond to alarm activation and discover residence broken into. LOSS: Unknown.
• 9-20-10, 2:30 PM to 9-21-10, 6:45 PM, 1000 block of Mission. Suspect(s) takes loss from lobby of apartment building. LOSS: Mirror.
• 9-17-10, 11 AM to 11:20 AM, 1400 block of Indiana (hot prowl). Victim is home and walks downstairs and sees front door open, and discovers loss. LOSS: Computer.
• 9-16-10, 9 AM to 11 AM, 400 block of Oaklawn. Suspect(s) smashes rear window to gain entry. LOSS: Cash, checks, i-pod, jewelry and misc. personal documents.
• 9-15-10, 10:30 AM to 11 AM, 200 block of Grand. Suspect(s) smash rear door window to gain entry. LOSS: Jewelry.

ASSAULTS

• 9-15-10, 8:46 PM, 1200 block of Monterey. Fathers of suspect and victim from assault below get into a verbal argument. Suspect’s father pushes victim’s father.
• 9-15-10, 7:30 PM, 800 block of Mission. Suspect and victim are acquaintances and get into a verbal argument, which escalates into a fight.

DUI

• 9-19-10, 12:42 PM, 1300 block of Fair Oaks. Officer investigates a suspicious vehicle and driver is found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 28, Pasadena.
• 9-19-10, 2:47 AM, Pine/Curtis. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 30, San Gabriel.
• 9-18-10, 4:22 AM, Diamond/Monterey. Suspect is involved in a traffic collision and is found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 32, South Pasadena.

POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

• 9-19-10, 9:17 PM, 1000 block of Arroyo. ’01, VW Cabriolet. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be in possession of marijuana. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Female, 21, Pasadena.

FALSE REGISTRATION

• 9-21-10, 3:09 PM, Fair Oaks/Huntington. Suspect is found to have false registration tabs on vehicle. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 30, Pasadena.
• 9-19-10, 1:58 PM, Fremont/Monterey. Suspect is found to have false registration tabs on vehicle. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 77, City of Commerce.

THEFT

• 9-20-10, 11:35 AM to 3 PM, 1400 block of Marengo (Marengo School). Suspect(s) cuts lock securing loss to bicycle rack and takes loss. LOSS: Bicycle.
• 9-16-10, 8 PM, 400 block of Fair Oaks (Carmines). Suspect enters restaurant and consumes food and drinks. Suspect then exits restaurant without paying for bill. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 52, Bakersfield.

IDENTITY THEFT/CREDIT CARD FRAUD/CHECK FRAUD

• 9-20-10 to 9-21-10, 1800 block of Gillette Crescent. Victim receives a fraudulent check from suspect.
• 9-17-10 to 9-20-10, 100 block of Monterey. Suspect(s) gains access to victim’s check card and makes several unauthorized purchases.

VANDALISM

• 9-18-10, 2 PM to 9-19-10, 1:10 PM, 900 block of Fair Oaks. Suspect(s) scratches victim’s vehicle.

Let’s start with South Pasadena Police Chief candidate Joseph Payne:

The following is an OpEd that failed to make the local paper:

South Pasadena City Manager John Davidson is on the verge of naming a new police chief for our city. The list has narrowed to two finalists and much has been said about the need for a well-qualified leader for our police department that is a “good fit” for South Pasadena. I use the words “Well-Qualified” and “Leader” at the same time because both are essential qualities for a successful police chief.

Mr. Davidson and Assistant City Manager Sergio Gonzalez have undertaken a thorough search for such a person and those selected to compete, by all indications, meet the criteria. Now that we have the final two, I being one of them, I feel it necessary to address some issues. Their motives notwithstanding, I have been portrayed by some opinion pieces as lacking qualifications, being a “union pick”, or receiving political favors. I am not going to go into agonizing detail about this but there is a huge difference between being a union stooge and having the overwhelming support of the rank and file members of the South Pasadena Police Department. These worn- out claims are counterproductive to ensuring the public safety and quality of life we have come to enjoy in our community. I will say with certainty that being a finalist was not a political pay off or a union plan.

Now is the time when we must all get behind the city manager and city council with their selection for police chief. I and Chief Hauptmann are well-qualified police professionals. Although I cannot speak for him, I can and will for myself. In my 37 years as a South Pasadena police officer I served in nearly all capacities that the department has to offer. In the last six years prior to my retirement my duties included emergency preparedness, homeland security, terrorism liaison officer, training and policy, background investigator, recruitment, internal affairs investigator, and reserve coordinator.

I earned a Masters Degree in Public Administration, a management certificate from the California Commission on POST, and countless training and instructor certificates. I worked with our surrounding police and fire departments to enhance our resource sharing capabilities and was a founding member of the mutual aid coalition that our department belongs to. This coalition provides our community with public safety resources that we may not otherwise have. It has provided our officers with the means to train with some of the finest police officers, firefighters, and first responders in the world.

Our ability to recover more quickly from a natural or man-made disaster relies on training and a working relationship with federal, state, and local public safety agencies. On my initiative our department was awarded nearly $500,000 in Homeland Security grants, and we have gone on to win even more awards through our participation in the grant process. We have completely upgraded our emergency communications and response capabilities that would not have otherwise been possible.

As a lieutenant and a sergeant assigned to the Office of the Chief of Police under successive chiefs I served on the command staff and performed the same responsibilities most captains and commanders in ours and other departments perform. To claim that I lack the education, command experience, and training to be a successful chief is patently false and is being ignored by detractors with a political agenda unrelated to public safety. I refuse to enter into a petty debate with them.

In addition to my law enforcement career, I have had the pleasure to know many fine people who live and work in South Pasadena. Community involvement means a lot to me and has little to do with my service to the department. It has been 25 years since South Pasadena has had a local police chief. Retired Police Chief Bill Reese, whom I have the pleasure of calling a friend and supporter, can attest to how important this little known fact is. Chief Reese hired me in 1972 and promoted me to lieutenant in 1986. He knows the importance of a personal sense of community. I am proud of the local roots I and my family have in South Pasadena. If I am fortunate enough to win this appointment I can promise everyone concerned that they will not be disappointed.

Joseph Payne

And this from South Pasadena City Council member Mike Ten:

Again, the Star News continues to fan the conspiracy flames, but with no help from unintended comments of our rookie Mayor, that the council “interviewed” the finalists of the search, not to forget the inaccurate statement of a “vote” taking place during a closed session in Nov-Dec 2009. The council never met with or had input on the whittling down from the original 19 applicants to the 10 or so that were interviewed by the three panels selected by the city manager. We did get to see a list of the 19 applicants after the 10 where scheduled to pass through a gantlet of a professional panel of police chiefs and city managers, a community panel of key stakeholders, and finally a meeting with the senior city departement heads. The council did get feedback from members of the panels who choose to communicate to them i assume, but i never did till last week. The city manager then with the input from all the panels made the selection of the final two applicants. The council after receiving input from the community through letters, emails, voice mails, blog comments, and of course daily on the street contacts all during this process. the city manager felt prior to making the final selection, he gave the council a chance to meet the finalists that the press had already announced from “reliable sources” a week earlier. So the council was given about 15 minutes during a closed session to hear from the finalists on their visions and or perceived solutions to gain some understanding on who we were getting to lead our police force into future. Anything beyond these comments, which are my opinions alone on this topic. Feel free to talk with me one on one anytime.

I’ll be at the Crusin for Roses Car Show this Sunday all day. Or you can find me at the Middle School every morning directing traffic safety.

Sept. 8-14, 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

• 9-10-10, 9:30 PM to 9-11-10, 8:30 AM, 800 block of Brent (attempt). ’97, Toyota Corolla. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry and tamper with ignition to start vehicle, but fail.

AUTO BURGLARY

• 9-7-10, 7:40 PM to 9-8-10, 6:30 AM, Fairview/Buena Vista. ’06, Chevy. Suspect(s) gains entry by unknown means. LOSS: Notebook, sunglasses and I-pod charger.

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY/SHOPLIFT

• 9-8-10, 10:30 AM, 1200 block of Fair Oaks (Pavilions). Suspect enters store and takes loss. Employee sees suspect exit store without paying for loss. LOSS: Liquor. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Male, White, 18-20, 600, wearing green t-shirt and blue jeans.

DUI

• 9-14-10, 11:27 PM, 200 block of Pasadena. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. Suspect is also found to be in possession of cocaine. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 28, Pasadena.
• 9-11-10, 5:16 PM, 200 block of St. Albans. Suspect is involved in a traffic collision and found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 43, South Pasadena.

DRUNK IN PUBLIC

• 9-12-10, 4:50 AM, 400 block of Fair Oaks. Suspect is seen arguing with witness on the street. Suspect is found to be intoxicated and unable to care for himself. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 32, South Pasadena.
• 9-12-10, 4:29 AM, 1800 block of Fremont. Officers respond to a person lying on a driveway. Officers locate suspect and wake suspect up. Suspect then runs away, but is caught. Suspect is found to be intoxicated and unable to care for himself. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 18, Los Angeles.

FALSE REGISTRATION

• 9-13-10, 8:50 PM, Huntington/Fletcher. Suspect is found to have false registration tabs on vehicle. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 43, Temple City.
• 9-13-10, 3:37 PM, Huntington/Fletcher. Suspect is found to have false registration tabs on vehicle. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 41, Hacienda Heights.

THEFT

• 9-7-10, 8:30 PM to 9-8-10, 10 AM, 1000 block of Buena Vista. Suspect(s) enter V1 and V2’s vehicle, taking loss from V1’s vehicle. Suspect(s) then uses V1’s credit card to make several unauthorized purchases. LOSS: V1 – Wallet and car keys. V2 – None.
• 8-31-10, 10 AM to 7 PM, 1100 block of El Centro. Suspect(s) takes loss from victim’s unattended purse. Suspect(s) then uses victim’s credit card and makes several unauthorized purchases. LOSS: Wallet and checkbook.

Sept. 1-7, 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.

RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE

• 9-7-10, 6 PM, Arroyo/Arroyo Vista. ’94, Ford Econoline. Suspect is involved in a traffic collision with a parked vehicle and runs away. Suspect vehicle is found to be stolen from Los Angeles. SUSPECT DECRIPTION: Male, Black, 16-18, wearing white t-shirt.
• 9-7-10, 4:15 PM, 200 block of St. Albans. ’92, Honda Accord. Vehicle is found abandoned on the street and discovered to be stolen from Temple City.
• 9-6-10, 1:26 AM, Monterey/Brent. ’90, Toyota Camry. Officer sees suspect racing on street and attempts to stop suspect. Suspect collides into a parked vehicle and suspects run from accident. One suspect is later found hiding in a nearby bush and suspect’s vehicle is found to be stolen from Pasadena. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 19, Pasadena.

STOLEN VEHICLE

• 9-6-10, 11:30 PM to 9-7-10, 10 AM, 1600 block of Amberwood. ’97, Honda Accord.
• 9-3-10, 3 PM to 9-4-10, 8:38 AM, 200 block of St. Albans. ’05, Volvo S80.

AUTO BURGLARY

• 9-2-10, 8:30 PM to 9-3-10, 1 AM, 1800 block of Hill. ’07, Toyota Prius. Suspect(s) damages bumper of victim’s vehicle, possibly by colliding into it, forcing the trunk to open. LOSS: Clothes, shoes, laptop computer and purse.
• 9-1-10, 3:07 PM to 3:40 PM, 1000 block of Fremont. ’01, Daewoo Lanos. Suspect(s) smashes window to gain entry, then pull rear seat down to access trunk. LOSS: Laptop and I-pod.

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY/SHOPLIFT

• 9-6-10, 5:09 PM, 400 block of Fair Oaks (OSH). Employee sees suspect pushing shopping cart containing loss out of store, without paying for loss. Employee sees suspect loading loss into a vehicle and drive away. Employee gets license plate number and suspect is later found at home with loss. LOSS: Trash can, bags of soil and electric fan (recovered). SUSPECT ARRESTED: Female, 43, Pasadena.
• 9-4-10, 12:23 PM, 300 block of Pasadena (Foremost Liquor). Suspect enters store and takes loss. Employee sees suspect exit store without paying for loss. Employee calls police as employee follows suspect. LOSS: Liquor (recovered). SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 35, North Hollywood.
• 9-3-10, 11:55 PM, 1200 block of Fair Oaks (Pavilions). Suspect enters store and hides loss inside shirt. Employee notices bulge in suspect’s shirt and detains suspect. Suspect removes loss from under shirt and attempts to flee. Employees detain suspect until police arrive. LOSS: Liquor (recovered). SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 19, South Pasadena.

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY

• 9-7-10, 12 PM to 3:30 PM, 1300 block of Huntington. Suspect(s) smash window to gain entry. LOSS: Laptop computer.
• 8-24-10 to 9-7-10, 300 block of Arroyo. Suspect(s) finds hidden keys to gain entry. LOSS: US and European currency and jewelry.
• 9-2-10, 10 AM, 1200 block of Huntington (hot prowl). Victim is awakened by a loud noise. Victim walks into kitchen and sees suspect’s hand through a broken window attempting to unlock the deadbolt. Victim yells at suspect, and suspect flees. LOSS: None. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Male, Black.

DUI

• 8-28-10, 4:51 AM, Huntington/Fair Oaks. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Female, 23, Moreno Valley.

POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

• 9-7-10, 3:27 PM, Fair Oaks/Spruce. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be in possession of marijuana. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 19, Alhambra.

POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

• 9-5-10, 5:05 PM, 200 block of Grace. Officers respond to a suspicious vehicle parked in the street. Suspect is found to be in possession of a controlled substance. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Female, 25, Alaska.

THEFT

• 9-5-10, 5:30 PM to 9-6-10, 8 AM, 200 block of Monterey. Suspect(s) takes loss from victim’s vehicle. LOSS: License plates.
• Unknown date to 9-2-10, 900 block of Fair Oaks. Suspect(s) takes loss from victim’s vehicle. LOSS: License plates.

IDENTITY THEFT/CREDIT CARD FRAUD/CHECK FRAUD

• Unknown date to 9-7-10, 800 block of Magnolia. Suspect(s) uses victim’s identity to gain medical care.
• 8-5-10 to 8-27-10, 2100 block of Huntington. Suspect(s) gains access to victim’s credit card and makes several unauthorized charges.

August 25-31, 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

• 8-24-10, 9 PM to 8-28-10, 8 AM, 600 block of Brent. ’95, Honda Civic. Recovered on 8-29-10, South Pasadena PD.

AUTO BURGLARY

• 8-24-10, 7:30 PM to 8-27-10, 7:30 AM, 400 block of Grand. ’04, Toyota Prius. Suspect(s) make entry by unknown means. LOSS: Computer.
• 8-26-10, 7:30 PM to 8-27-10, 7:05 AM, 700 block of Fremont. Unknown vehicle. Suspect(s) pries window to gain entry. LOSS: None.

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY/SHOPLIFT

• 8-27-10, 4 PM to 8-30-10, 8:55 AM, 1100 block of Fremont (travel agency). Suspect(s) pries front door open to gain entry. LOSS: Rolodex, keys, laptop computer and (2) monitors.

RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY

• 8-28-10, 10:18 PM to 8-29-10, 1:12 AM, 400 block of Magnolia. Suspect(s) takes loss from victim’s vehicle. Victim later locates loss on Craiglists. Officer arranges to purchase loss from suspect and agrees to meet. Suspect shows up and after investigation, victim identifies loss as his. LOSS: Roof rack (recovered). SUSPECT ARRESTED: S1 – Male, 19, Pasadena. S2 – Male, 18, Pasadena.

DUI

• 8-29-10, 12:30 AM, Orange Grove/Orange Grove Terrace. Suspect is stopped during a DUI checkpoint and found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 41, Los Angeles.
• 8-28-10, 11:28 PM, Orange Grove/Orange Grove Terrace. Suspect is stopped during a DUI checkpoint and found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 31, Los Angeles.
• 8-28-10, 6:10 AM, Huntington/Fremont. Suspect is involved in a traffic collision with injuries and is found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 18, Glendale.
• 8-28-10, 4:51 AM, Fair Oaks/Huntington. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Female, 24, Moreno Valley.

POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

• 8-31-10, 10:21 AM, 1500 block of Fremont (Holy Family Church). Officers respond to a person loitering on church premises. Subject is contacted and found to be in possession of marijuana. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 33, Los Angeles.
• 8-29-10, 6:18 PM, Huntington/Fletcher. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be in possession of marijuana. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 24, Los Angeles.

FALSE REGISTRATION TABS

• 8-30-10, 10:30 PM, Alpha/Moffat. Suspect is stopped for expired registration tabs and is also found to have an outstanding warrant. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 20, Los Angeles. 8-29-10, 4:54 PM, Monterey/Meridian. Suspect is stopped for expired registration tabs. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 44, Bell Gardens.
• 8-29-10, 3:05 pm, Fair Oaks/Laurel. Suspect is stopped for expired registration tabs and also found to be unlicensed. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 27, Los Angeles.
• 8-26-10, 8:34 PM, Monterey/Fair Oaks. Suspect is stopped for expired registration tabs and provides officer with a false name. Suspect’s true identity is found and suspect is found to be unlicensed and also found to have an outstanding warrant. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 24, Los Angeles.

THEFT

• 8-30-10, 4:30 PM to 8-31-10, 6 PM, 1600 block of Amberwood. Suspect(s) enters carport and takes loss that is unlocked. LOSS: Bicycle.
• 8-31-10, 8 AM to 2 PM, 1400 block of Diamond (South Pasadena High School gym). Suspect(s) cut lock securing loss to bike rack and takes loss. LOSS: Bicycle.

IDENTITY THEFT/CREDIT CARD FRAUD/CHECK FRAUD

• 8-31-10, 5 PM, 600 block of Mission (Trader Joe’s). Suspect(s) gains access to victim’s credit card and makes several unauthorized purchases.
• 7-15-10 to 8-31-10, 500 block of Paloma. Suspect(s) gains access to victim’s credit card account and makes several unauthorized purchases.

VANDALISM

• 8-19-10, 7:38 PM, 1100 block of Windsor. Suspect has a restraining order to keep away from victim’s property. Suspect shows up to victim’s property and smashes a window, then leaves. Suspect is located a block away. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 42, Transient.

Aug. 18-24, 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.

RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE

• 8-19-10, 6:23 PM, 1100 block of Brent. ’86, Ford Aerostar. Officer is alerted to stolen vehicle parked on the street by the Automated License Plate Reader. Vehicle is found to be stolen from East LA.

STOLEN VEHICLE

• 8-20-10, 9 PM to 8-21-10, 9:57 AM, 1800 block of Olive. ’99, Toyota Camry. Recovered on 8-22-10 by CHP – East LA.
• September 2010 to 8-19-10, 1200 block of Huntington. ’08, Mercedes C350. Victim leases vehicle to suspect and suspect stops paying. Suspect possibly attempts to re-register vehicle.

AUTO BURGLARY

• 8-23-10, 12 PM to 12:45 PM, 700 block of Fair Oaks. ’86, Chevy Astro van. Suspect(s) force window down to gain entry. LOSS: Electrical tools.

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY

• 8-22-10, 6 AM to 10:15 AM, 100 block of Monterey (apartment building). Suspect(s) make entry by an unlocked front door. Suspect(s) takes loss and also enter victim’s parked vehicle in the carport. LOSS: Laptop computer, purse, car keys and WII game system.

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY/SHOPLIFT

• 8-23-10, 6:23 PM, 600 block of Fair Oaks (Bristol Farms). Employee see suspects pushing a shopping cart around store containing loss. Employee then sees suspects exit store with shopping cart without paying. Suspects enter a vehicle and drive away. LOSS: Liquor. SUSPECTS DESCRIPTION: S1 – Male, Black, 30-35 years. S2 – Female, Black, 30-35 years, 505, 150. SUSPECT VEHICLE: Gray, Ford Mustang.
• 8-18-10, 9:13 PM, 1700 block of Garfield (Ralphs). Employee sees suspect enter the store and walk to the liquor aisle. Employee then sees suspect holding loss and exit store without paying. LOSS: Liquor. SUSPECTS DESCRIPTION: S1 – Male, Asian, 508, medium build, wearing all black clothing. S2 – Male, Asian, 508, medium build, wearing white shirt, black pants and baseball cap.

DRUNK IN PUBLIC

• 8-19-10, 8:00 PM, 100 block of Marmion Way. Officer sees suspect lying in the park and suspect is found to be intoxicated and unable to care for himself. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 18 years, Los Angeles.
• 8-19-10, 7:35 PM, 1000 block of Arroyo Verde. Officer responds to assist fire dept. on a person lying in the street. Suspect is friends with person lying in the street and admits to drinking alcohol. Suspect is found to be intoxicated and unable to care for himself and arrested. Person lying in the street is found to be a juvenile and heavily intoxicated, and is transported to the hospital by fire department. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, Juvenile.

DUI

• 8-24-10, 10:08 PM, Orange Grove/110 freeway. Officers respond to a traffic collision and party involved is found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 22 years, Pasadena.
• 8-24-10, 9:20 PM, Fair Oaks/Spruce. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 54 years, Los Angeles.
• 8-22-10, 9 PM, Huntington/Pine. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 32 years, Rosemead.

POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

• 8-23-10, 12:58 PM, 1800 block of Olive. Officers respond to suspicious person possibly smoking marijuana. Upon arrival, officers locate suspect who is in possession of marijuana. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 21 years, Alhambra.
• 8-20-10, 2:11 AM, Huntington/Fremont. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be in possession of marijuana. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 27 years, Temple City.
• 8-19-10, 9:15 AM, 1100 block of Fair Oaks. Officers respond to a suspect yelling at customers. Officers locate suspect who is in possession of marijuana. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 41 years, Transient.

ASSAULT AND BATTERY

• 8-22-10, 10:30 AM, 1900 block of Huntington. Suspect approaches victim and challenges victim to a fight. Victim refuses and suspect starts to punch victim. Witnesses break up fight and suspect is arrested. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 41 years, Lakeside, Arizona.

THEFT

• 8-18-10, 2 PM, 1200 block of Fair Oaks (Pavilion). Suspect(s) takes loss from victim’s purse as victim leaves purse unattended in shopping cart, while shopping.

IDENTITY THEFT/CREDIT CARD FRAUD/CHECK FRAUD

• 8-16-10 to 8-20-10, 1200 block of Huntington. Suspect(s) gains access to victim’s credit card and makes several unauthorized purchases.
• July 2010 to 8-18-10, 1200 block of Indiana. Suspect(s) gains access to victim’s credit card and makes several unauthorized purchases.

August 11-17, 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.

RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE

• 8-12-10, 2:40 PM, 600 block of Charter Oak. ’88, Acura Legend. Officer is alerted by the Automated License Plate Reader that vehicle parked on the street is stolen. Vehicle is found to be stolen from Pasadena.
• 8-11-10, 4:38 PM, 1900 block of Hill. Honda Civic. Officers investigate an occupied suspicious vehicle parked in the street. As officers are speaking to suspects, victim drives by and tells officers that suspects just stole his vehicle in the 5900 block of Monterey, Los Angeles. SUSPECTS ARRESTED: S1 – Male, 39, Los Angeles. S2 – Male, 23, Los Angeles.

AUTO BURGLARY

• 8-17-10, 8:48 AM, 1000 block of Palm. Witness sees suspect walking down his driveway and confronts him. Suspect leaves and minutes later, suspect is seen by another witness looking into cars in the 400 block of Monterey. Upon officers’ arrival, suspect runs away and is later arrested. Suspect is found to have entered an unlocked vehicle in the 1000 block of Adelaine. Suspect matches description to suspect seen in the burglary below (800 block of Bonita). Suspect is also identified in using a stolen credit card that was stolen in an auto burglary on 7-29-10 in South Pasadena. LOSS: None. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 18, South Pasadena.
• 8-15-10, 7 AM, 800 block of Bonita. V1: ’03, Honda Element, V2: ’03, Honda Accord. Suspect makes entry into V1’s unlocked vehicle. V1 sees suspect inside vehicle and suspect leaves. Minutes later, witness sees suspect enter V2’s vehicle. V2 yells at suspect and suspect runs away. LOSS: None. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Male, Asian, 17-25, 508, 150, wearing blue sweatshirt, gray shirt and black pants.
• 8-12-10, midnight to 6:45 AM, 1300 block of Oak Hill Place. ’08, Ford Expedition. Suspect(s) makes entry by unknown means. LOSS: Briefcase.

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY

• 8-13-10, 7 AM to 8:15 PM, 900 block of Columbia. Suspect(s) kick front door open to gain entry. LOSS: None.
• 8-12-10, 6 PM to 9:45 PM, 1800 block of Bushnell. Suspects’ takes loss from victim’s opened garage. Witness follows suspect and calls police. Suspects are later arrested. LOSS: Bicycle. SUSPECT ARRESTED: (2) Male, Juveniles.
• 11-1-09 to 8-11-10, 12 PM, 500 block of Arroyo Square. Suspect was friends with victim and may have found a hidden key to gain entry. Victim was able to get back a few items from suspect’s sister but suspect still has some outstanding items. LOSS: Guns (recovered), ammunition, binoculars and hunting equipment.

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY

• 8-17-10, 3 PM, 1700 block of Garfield (Ralphs). Employee sees suspect exiting store without paying for loss. Employee detains suspect outside of store and suspect is arrested. LOSS: General merchandise. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Female, Juvenile.

ROBBERY

• 8-14-10, 7 PM, 1000 block of Mission (rug store). Suspects gains entry through an unlocked rear door. Victim was alone inside his business doing work in the showroom, when the victim heard some noises coming from the backroom. The victim walked into the backroom and was immediately sprayed in the face, with possibly pepper spray. The suspects then tied up the victim. Later, victim’s family came to the store and found victim tied up. LOSS: Antique rugs. SUSPECTS DESCRIPTION: (3) males.

DRUNK IN PUBLIC

• 8-16-10, 3:15 PM, 1300 block of Huntington. Officers respond to a person lying on the ground. Officers contact person who is found to be heavily intoxicated and unable to care for himself. Suspect is also found to have an outstanding warrant. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 30, South Pasadena.

POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

• 8-15-10, 12:45 AM, Pasadena/El Centro. Officers respond to a suspicious person looking into vehicles. Officers locate suspect and suspect is found to be in possession of marijuana. Officers check the area, but cannot locate any burglarized vehicle. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 35, Pasadena.

RESIST/OBSTRUCT ARREST

• 8-11-10, 2:09 PM, Fremont/Maple. Suspect is riding a bicycle and stopped for a traffic violation. Suspect refuses to comply with officers commands and takes a fighting stance. Suspect resists arrest and is finally arrested. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 21, South Pasadena.

ASSAULT & BATTERY

• 8-13-10, 9:59 AM, 1300 block of Huntington (T-Mobile). Suspect (customer) gets upset with victim (employee) and throws a cup of coffee at victim.

THEFT

• Unknown date/time to 8-13-10, 700 block of Orange Grove. Suspect(s) takes loss from victim’s vehicle. LOSS: License plate.
• July 27 to 8-6-10, 3 PM, 400 block of Raymondale. Victim responds to an internet ad as a mystery shopper. Suspect sends money orders to victim and instructs victim to cash the amount and keep a portion of it, and to send the remaining amount to England. Victim is later notified by bank saying money orders were counterfeit.

FALSE REGISTRATION

• 8-12-10, 2:17 AM, Monterey/Indiana. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to have expired registration tabs. Suspect is also found to have a suspended driver’s license. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 24, Pasadena.

IDENTITY THEFT/CREDIT CARD FRAUD/CHECK FRAUD

• July 2010 to 8-16-10, 1100 block of Fremont. Suspect(s) takes victim’s checks and forges signature, than cashes them.
• Sept. 2007 to 8-12-10, 1500 block of Camino Lindo. Suspect(s) uses victim’s personal information and opens several credit card accounts.