Blotters

July 3

At 12:42 a.m., officers responded to a solo vehicle traffic collision at the intersection of Santa Anita Avenue and the 210 Freeway. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the driver. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the 57-year-old male from La Puente was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At 4:20 a.m., an officer responded to Arcadia Gas and Mini Mart, 900 W. Duarte Rd., regarding an audible alarm. An investigation revealed an attempted burglary had just occurred. Two male suspects wearing hooded sweatshirts checked the door handles of vehicles in the area, then used an unknown object to break the front glass of the location. They failed to make entry and fled the scene in a dark-colored SUV. The investigation is ongoing.

July 4

At 9:13 a.m., officers responded to the rear of 253 E. Foothill Blvd., regarding the report of a fire at the location. The officers located burning wood pellets in a small hole, cleared of vegetation. They extinguished the fire.

July 5

At 8:15 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 600 block of West Huntington Drive regarding a theft report. The victim parked his vehicle in front of the location the evening prior. He returned to his vehicle in the morning and discovered the catalytic converter had been stolen.

At 12:51 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with a broken taillight at the intersection of Huntington Drive and La Cadena Avenue. An investigation revealed the driver had been driving without a license. The 61-year-old male from Pasadena was issued a citation and released at the scene.

At 9:39 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 400 block of California Street regarding a burglary report. An investigation revealed the victim was home asleep in her bedroom when the burglary occurred. An unknown suspect entered her home possibly through the unlocked front door, stole her purse, and watches from the table in the living room. The investigation is ongoing.

At 8:08 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 600 block of West Duarte Road regarding the report of a missing elderly person. Officers located the missing person the next afternoon at Arcadia County Park. He claimed to have gotten lost after going for a walk. He appeared to be in good health and was returned to his home.

July 7

At 12:13 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1100 block of First Avenue regarding a robbery that had just occurred. An investigation revealed that the victim had been followed home from the Bank of America after making a cash withdrawal. The victim parked in her driveway and was walking to her mailbox when she was approached by two suspects. One suspect threatened her with a screwdriver while the other suspect demanded her purse. The suspects were described as males, approximately 20 to 30 years old, wearing dark clothing and hats. They fled the scene in a light-colored SUV.

At 3:30 p.m., An officer responded to the front of LA Fitness, 1325 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a subject who was harassing people. Upon contacting the 70-year-old male from El Monte, the officer noticed symptoms of alcohol intoxication and determined the subject was unable to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. responded to Citizens Business Bank, 55 E. Huntington Dr., regarding the report of a confrontation. Officers located a victim of an assault and robbery. An investigation revealed the victim was walking to work when he was punched in the head from behind. The suspect continued to punch him after he fell to the ground, then stole the victim’s skateboard and fled the scene. The suspect was described as a male with half blond and half black hair, wearing a black shirt and black jeans.

MONROVIA

June 30

At 10:22 a.m., an employee at a business in the 600 block of West Huntington reported a male subject left the location with a duffle bag containing several items without paying. Officers responded and located the suspect away from the location. He was positively identified. He was arrested and released with a citation.

At 11:38 a.m., a caller in the 600 block of East Olive reported that a vehicle in the area had just sideswiped two

parked vehicles. The vehicle continued and struck a fence. The driver said the gas pedal got stuck and he couldn't stop the vehicle. Officers arrived and determined that he was not under the influence.

At 3:09 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of West Duarte regarding a traffic collision. Both vehicles were damaged and had to be towed away. Due to conflicting statements and no independent witnesses officers were unable to determine who was at fault.

At 7:56 p.m., a caller in the 1100 block of Royal Oaks reported that her catalytic converter had been stolen sometime in the last two weeks. This investigation is continuing.

At 8:14 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation near the intersection of California and Central. The driver, who was on DUI probation, was found to have been drinking alcohol and driving. The driver also had a suspended license, drug paraphernalia in his possession, and the vehicle did not have an ignition interlock device. He was arrested and transported to the Monrovia Police

Department jail to be held for a sobering period.

July 1

At 2:29 a.m., officers contacted a female in the 900 block of West Huntington who was reportedly suicidal. It was determined she needed to be evaluated by a mental health professional. She was transported to a local facility for treatment.

At 6:50 a.m., a caller in the 700 block of Oakdale reported that the catalytic converters from two of her vehicles were stolen at some point overnight. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:34 a.m., a resident in the 700 block of East Foothill called to report that the catalytic converter was stolen from her vehicle overnight. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:03 a.m., a robbery was reported in the area of Fifth and Colorado. The victim stated that her purse had been forcibly stolen from her. Officers responded and were able to locate items removed and discarded from the purse as well as the purse itself. This investigation is continuing.

At 3:39 p.m., a caller reported a collision on the 210 Freeway near the Mayflower overpass that involved a vehicle traveling off of the freeway and down the embankment. Officers and paramedics responded to provide medical attention until the California Highway Patrol was able to respond.

At 3:58 p.m., a traffic collision was reported near the intersection of Myrtle and Duarte. When officers arrived and spoke with the driver they noticed symptoms of intoxication. An investigation confirmed that the subject had been driving under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the Monrovia Police Department jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 9:41 p.m., a hit-andrun traffic collision was reported at the intersection of Huntington and Mountain. The suspect fled on foot. A witness chased the suspect on foot. Officers arrived and detained the suspect. He was later determined to have been driving under the influence of alcohol. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Monrovia Police Department jail to be held for a sobering period.