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Crime blotter: car burglaries, a tailgate, and a bird

Several vehicle burglaries, a Silverado tailgate (altho' that may be over now) and a stolen parakeet mark the sheriff's blotter this week from Lt. Duane Allen of the Altadena Sheriff's Station.

Tuesday, Jan. 24

Between 11:30 PM and 11:00 AM, Thursday – A residential burglary occurred in the 2400 block of Glen Canyon Rd.  Suspect(s) entered the residence via the rear window.  Loss:  black Dynex 22” tv, (4) silver tarnished antique candleholders, silver tarnished antique pitcher.
Unknown Time Frame – A commercial burglary and vandalism occurred at New York Launderland, 1840 New York Dr.  Suspect(s) entered the business by cutting the metal bars securing the rear restroom window.  Loss:  none; suspect(s) attempted to open the coin machine with a blow-torch.  

Wednesday, Feb. 1

Between 9:00 AM and 10:40 AM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the  1400 block of Morada Place.  Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by shattering the driver’s side window.  Loss:  black backpack containing identification and credit cards.  
Between 6:00 PM and 12:00 PM, Thursday – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 1900 block of Jefferson Drive.  Loss:  black Stanley briefcase, measuring tape, moisture reader, two calculators.

Thursday, Feb. 2

Between 12:30 AM and 10:30 AM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 2100 block of Oakwood Drive.  Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by shattering the passenger window.  Loss:  black Swiss Gear backpack, nursing pediatric book, Swiss Gear rolling luggage.
Between 6:00 AM and 1:00 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 100 block of E. Sacramento Street.  Suspect(s) entered the residence by removing the bathroom window screen.  Loss:  black Samsung 32” tv, black Sony PlayStation 3 with black remote control, (10) misc. PlayStation games, black Insignia 32” blu-ray tv, Sony 52” 3D-WiFi tv, black Nintendo Wii.
Between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM – A petty theft of vehicle parts occurred in the 2000 block of Santa Rosa Ave.  Loss:  2004 Chevrolet Silverado tailgate.

Friday, February 3rd

7:00 AM – A grand theft occurred in the 1600 block of Oxford Avenue.  Loss:  a green Parakeet with a red spot next to its beak, white metal birdcage.  The parakeet was taken from the front porch of the residence.  Suspect vehicle is a small pickup truck which was last seen southbound on Oxford Avenue.  

 

Crime blotter: three Silverado tailgates taken in separate incidents

Item of choice this week: Chevy Silverado tailgate. Crime blotter provided by Lt. Duane D. Allen of the Altadena Sheriff's Station.

Wednesday, Jan. 25
Between 10:30 AM and 11:15 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 100 block of E. Woodbury Road. Suspect(s) entered the residence by removing the bedroom window screen. Loss: black Nintendo Wii, gold/turquoise wrist watch, costume jewelry.
Between 1:00 PM and 8:00 AM, Thursday – A grand theft of vehicle parts occurred in the 900 black of W. La Canada Verdugo Road. Loss: 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 tailgate.

Thursday, Jan. 26
1:15 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 800 block of New York Drive. The victim stated he heard the doorbell and a few minutes later heard some noises coming from the kitchen area. The victim walked into the kitchen and observed a female, African-American, 14 to 16 yrs, attempting to open the kitchen window. The female saw the victim and fled the location leaving behind a black glove. Deputies responded to area, contacted witnesses and arrested a male juvenile. The female juvenile and another male juvenile African-American are still outstanding. No loss.

Friday, Jan. 27t
Between 6:00 PM and 3:00 AM, Saturday – A petty theft of vehicle auto parts occurred in the 2100 block of N. Santa Anita Av. Loss: brown 2006 Chevrolet Silverado tailgate.
Between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM – A petty theft of vehicle auto parts occurred in the 300 block of W. Palm St. Loss: champagne Chevrolet Silverado tailgate.

Pictured: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.  Picture (c) GM Media.

Crime blotter: suspect captured in broken window burglaries

Lots of broken window burglaries, but they just may have caught the guy ...

Sun., Jan. 15
Between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM (Thursday) – A petty theft occurred in the 100 block of E. Woodbury Rd.  Loss:  gray/red Jiansu 2-seater go cart.

Tues., Jan. 17
8:42 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2300 block of Santa Rosa Ave.  Suspect entered the residence by shattering the rear sliding door with a large rock.  The suspect was possibly deterred from the residence due to the activation of the burglary alarm.  Loss:  none.

Wed., Jan. 18
Between 12:00 AM and 4:00 AM – A grand theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 2200 block of Country Club Dr.  Loss:  silver MacBook laptop, black/silver taser, black flashlight, black w/orange trim backpack.
Between 1:00 AM and 8:00 AM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 1300 block of Morada Pl.  Suspect(s) entered the vehicle via unknown method.  Loss:  brown Gucci tote bag.  
Between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM – A residential vandalism occurred in the 2200 block of Maiden Ln.  Suspect(s) used a brick to shatter the rear sliding glass door.  
Between 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1800 block of Mar Vista Ave.  Suspect(s) entered the residence by shattering the rear glass door with a brick.  Loss:  unknown at this time.

Fri., Jan. 20
Between 6:30 AM and 6:30 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2400 block of Glenrose Av.  Suspect(s) entered the residence by shattering the rear office window.  No loss has been reported.
Between 9:10 AM and 9:18 AM – An attempt burglary occurred in the 300 block of E. Calaveras St.  Deputies responded to the area and subsequently arrested a male, African-American, 20 yrs, black hair, brown eyes, 6 ft. 2, in. 163 lbs., wearing a black hooded sweatshirt.  The victim stated that the suspect knocked on the front door and was observed walking through the gate that leads to the back yard.  The victim heard several knocks at the rear door and the sound of someone tampering with the door knob and using force to open the door.  The suspect saw the victim and jumped over the fence into the neighbor’s yard.  ***The investigation is on-going due to other burglaries matching the same method of operation***
Between 6:00 PM and 9:00 AM (Saturday) – A petty theft occurred in the 2200 block of Raymond Ln.  Loss:  credit card, identification card.

 

Crime blotter, Jan. 9-14: burglaries and beer

Mon., Jan. 9

11:54 AM – A commercial burglary occurred at Super King Market, 2260 N. Lincoln Ave.  Loss: one bottle of Grey Goose Vodka – item was recovered.

 

Thurs., Jan. 12

8:45 AM and 3:30 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1900 block of Layton Street.  Suspect(s) entered the residence via the office window.  Loss:  Black Sony Vaio laptop.

9:00 AM – A commercial burglary occurred at Fair Oaks Burger, 2560 N. Fair Oaks Ave.  Suspect(s) entered the location by shattering the front glass door.  Loss:  $500.00 in cash.

 

Fri., Jan. 13

11:30 AM and 1:00 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 3200 block of Villa Highlands Drirve.  Suspects entered the residence by shattering the family room window.  Suspects described as two male, Hispanics in a dark gray sedan.  Loss:  $7,000 in cash, blue wallet. 

 

Sat., Jan. 14

8:50 PM – An armed robbery occurred in the parking lot of Rite Aid, 735 E. Altadena Dr.  The victim exited the location after purchasing a case of beer.  As the victim entered his vehicle,  he was approached by suspect #1, male, Hispanic, 20-25 yrs, 510-600, 180 lbs, wearing a navy blue sweatshirt.  Suspect #1 grabbed the victim by the neck, placed a metal object by his temple and demanded the beer.  The victim was in fear for his life and handed the beer to suspect #2, male, Hispanic, early 20’s, 510, 150-160 lbs.  Suspect #1 pushed the victim and told him to leave.  The victim entered his vehicle and observed (2) other male, Hispanics standing near a white sedan.  Loss:  (1) case of 18-pack of Budweiser beer. 

Between 10:00 PM and 11:00 AM, Sunday – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 3100 block of Thurin Avenue. 

Crime blotter, Jan. 3-6: burglary, burglary, burglary

Tuesday, Jan. 3
Between 8:15 AM and 12:00 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1900 block of N. Harding Avenue.  Suspect(s) entered the residence by prying and shattering the living room window.  Possible suspect(s) described as male, Hispanic adult(s), long curly black hair in a ponytail, wearing a white t-shirt and dark jeans in a silver 4-dr sedan.  Loss:  silver Mac Book, black Incase laptop case, black Canon digital camera, silver safe 1.5’x1’, (2) firearms – Browning 9mm and Smith & Wesson .22 cal.       
Between 11:00 AM and 6:30 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2100 block of El Sereno Avenue.  Suspect(s) entered the residence via the unsecured window.  Loss:  currency - $650.00.

Wed., Jan. 4

Between 7:50 AM and 12:30 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2000 block of Grand Oaks Avenue.  Suspect(s) entered the residence via the unsecured door.  Loss:  silver Apple computer, black Nikon digital camera, black Phillips portable DVD player, silver Ipad.
Between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1000 block of Beverly Way.  Suspect(s) entered the residence by shattering the bathroom window.  Loss:  jewelry.

Thurs., Jan. 5
Between 5:00 AM and 7:30 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2100 block of Meadowbrook Road.  Suspect(s) entered the residence by prying and shattering the rear door window.  Loss:  light color oak wood jewelry box w/rose design, jewelry.

Fri., Jan. 6
Between 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2700 block of Glenrose Av.  Suspect(s) entered the residence via the unsecured front door.  Loss:  black Xbox 360, Call of Duty video game.

Crime blotter, Dec. 21-24: season's thievings

Lots of incidents of someone coming into the house to take things away -- obviously, not Santa.  Crime blotter by Lt. Duane D. Allen of the Altadena Sheriff's Station.

Wed., Dec. 21

Between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, Saturday – An attempt residential burglary occurred in the 300 block of Laun Street.  Suspect(s) attempted to enter the residence by removing the window screens and prying the window.  No entry was made.

Between 12:00 PM and 2:45 PM, Thursday – A residential burglary occurred in the 2300 block of Tanoble Drive.  Suspect(s) entered the residence by shattering the bedroom window.  Loss:  unknown.

 

Thurs., Dec. 22

Between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2000 block of Lake Ave.  Suspect(s) entered the residence via the front door by using bodily force.  Loss:  silver Toshiba DVD player, silver Samsung CD portable player.

12:00 PM – A petty theft occurred at Focus Point Academy, 119 W. Palm St.  Loss: misc. currency.

Between 4:00 PM and 5:50 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 600 block of Sacramento Street.  Suspect(s) entered the residence via the unlocked bedroom window.  Loss:  black HP laptop, black Sony PlayStation.

 

Fri., Dec. 23

Between 10:00 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1300 block of Westlyn Place.  Suspect(s) entered the residence by prying the living room door.  Loss:  black Apple iPad.

Between 5:00 PM and 10:00, Saturday – A residential burglary occurred in the 500 block of W. Palm Street.  Suspect(s) entered the vacant residence via unknown means.  Loss: copper pipe.

 

Sat., Dec. 24

Between 8:00 PM and 10:30 AM, Sunday – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 2400 block of Washington Boulevard.  Suspect(s) entered the vehicle via unknown means.  Loss:  blue Bosch jigsaw, blue Makita drill, blue Makita saw, SuperSeven edger, misc. construction tools.   

Sheriff blotter: home break-ins never go away

It's the same old song: residential burglaries.  Keep vigilant!  Information provided by Altadena Sheriff Lt. Duane D. Allen.

Mon., Dec. 5

 
Between 11:00 AM and 11:00 AM, Thursday – A residential burglary occurred in the 500 block of Colman Street.  Suspect(s) entered the residence via unknown means.  Loss:  brown/yellow Fender bass guitar, yellow Tapco music mixer.

Tues., Dec. 6

2:55 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 3400 block of Fair Point Street.  Suspect(s) entered the residence by removing the rear window screen.  Loss:  unknown.
11:44 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 3200 block of Villa Knolls Drive.  Suspect(s) entered the residence by prying the side door.  Loss:  unknown.

Wed., Dec. 7

Between 7:45 AM and 1:00 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1500 block of Crest Drive.  Suspect(s) entered the residence by removing the bathroom window screen.  Loss:  unknown.

Thurs., Dec. 8

Between 9:15 AM and 12:30 AM, Friday – A residential burglary occurred in the 200 block of W. Loma Alta Drive.  Suspect(s) entered the residence by removing the bathroom window screen.  Loss:  black Apple Mac Book.
Between 7:30 PM and 7:30 PM, Friday – A burglary from an unlocked garage occurred in the 400 block of E. Alameda Street.  Loss:  silver Craftsman lawn mower.

Fri., Dec. 9

Between 8:00 PM and 7:30 AM, Saturday – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 1500 block of E. Morada Place.  Loss:  black digital camera, internet card.

 

Crime log: Nov. 28- Dec. 2 -- burglars out in force

The house burglars were out in force this week -- not only taking money and electronics, but expensive bicycles and a guitar collection.  The crime blotter is by Altadena Sheriff Lt. Duane D. Allen:

Mon., Nov. 28

Between 5:00 AM and 2:00 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1700 block of E. Meadowbrook Road.  Suspect(s) entered the residence via the doggie door.  Loss:  gray martini shaker, diamond/garnet white gold ring, misc. currency.
Between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2700 block of Lake Avenue.  Suspect(s) entered the residence by prying the front door.  Loss:  unknown amount of currency.  
Between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1700 block of N. Roosevelt Avenue.  Suspects(s) entered the residence by shattering the rear patio door.  Loss:  black Dell laptop, black iPod, white iPod, white iPad.

Tues., Nov. 29

 
Between 7:00 AM and 6:05 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 100 block of W. Figueroa Drive.  Suspect(s) entered the residence by shattering the bedroom window.  Loss:  black Samsung flat screen, black Sony PS3, white queen size comforter.  

Thurs., Dec. 1

 
Between 4:00 AM and 7:30 AM – A grand theft occurred in the 200 block of E. Palm Street.  Suspect(s) stole a bicycle which was secured in the front yard.  Loss:  silver/gray Ibis Mojo SL bicycle, estimate value $5,000.00.
Between 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1700 block of Coolidge Avenue.  Suspect(s) entered the residence by prying the rear door.  A witness observed a light colored sedan; possibly a Honda, parked to the front of the victim’s residence during the time of the reported burglary.  The vehicle was occupied by a male, Hispanic, 20-25 years, 6 ft., 185, shaved head, white tank top and a female, Hispanic, 18-22 years, dark hair, unknown clothing.  The suspects were then observed walking towards the front of the victim’s residence.  A short time later, the suspects were observed entering the vehicle with a broom in hand.  Loss:  black Coach purse, brown Louis Vuitton, black Canon SLR digital camera.
7:30 PM – A robbery and assault with a deadly weapon (hands, feet) occurred at Arco Gas Station, 2171 Fair Oaks Ave.  The victim was on foot and approached by three, male, African-Americans described as: #1 - 20-30 years, short black hair, light color shorts, #2 – 20-30 years, short black hair, thin moustache, plaid shirt, dark denim shorts, and #3 – 20-30 years, riding a bicycle.  The suspects approached the victim, pushed him down to the ground and began assaulting him and asking him for money.  Loss:  set of house keys.
Between 9:30 PM and 7:00 AM, Friday – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 2100 block of Fair Oaks Ave.  Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by shattering the front passenger window.  Loss:  misc. currency.

Friday, December 2nd

 
Between 1:00 PM and 5:15 PM - A residential burglary occurred in the 1800 block of Pepper Drive.  Suspect(s) entered the residence by shattering the dining room window.  Loss:  black Sony Vaio laptop, silver Dell laptop, silver Canon EOS digital camera, (3) black camera lenses, brown Blueridge acoustic guitar, blonde/mahongany Martin acoustic guitar, light gold Taylor acoustic guitar, gold/black Sony camcorder, misc. currency.  
Between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM, Sunday – A residential burglary occurred in the 2500 block of N. Allen Avenue.  Suspect(s) entered the residence via unknown means.  Loss:  beige wool/silk blend Persian rug, silver/black Sony digital camera, silver Dell 17” laptop.

 

Crime blotter: Nov. 19-24: yes, they're stealing refrigerators

Crime log provided by Lt. Duane D. Allen of the Altadena Sheriff's station, who also reminds us that theft-related crimes normally go up 12 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year's.  Big targets are anything left in plain site in a vehicle or UPS/Fed Ex packages that are left on your porch, so be vigilant and careful this season.

Sat., Nov. 19

Between 7:00 PM and 11:00 AM, Sunday – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 1700 block of Beverly Drive.  Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by using a slim-jim.  Loss:  black Apple iPod, black Tom Tom GPS, silver Prada sunglasses, pink/black car seat, pink Nintendo DS.
Between 8:00 PM and 10:00 AM, Sunday – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 1300 block of E. Woodbury Road.  Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by using a slim-jim.  Loss:  black Dell Inspiron 12” laptop, misc. currency.
Between 9:00 PM and 9:50 AM, Sunday – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 1800 block of Sinaloa Drive.  No evidence of forced entry observed.  Loss:  black/red Old Navy backpack.

Mon., Nov. 21

Between 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1800 block of Sonoma Drive.  Suspect(s) entered the residence by shattering the rear bedroom window.  Loss:  silver Apple computer monitor, gray Canon printer.
12:38 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1900 block of N. Pepper Drive.  Suspects entered the residence via the unlocked door.  Suspect #1 male, Caucasian or Middle Eastern, short black hair, red t-shirt and red shorts and suspect #2 male, Caucasian or Middle Eastern, short black hair, blue shirt w/blue jeans were observed via surveillance walking up to the front door of the residence.  A short time later, one of the suspects was observed backing up onto the driveway in a silver 4-door sedan.  A gardener was present at the time however, believed the suspects were related to victim.  Loss:  black Sharp 22” tv, black Samsung 45” tv, black Canon digital camera, black Sony camcorder, gray HP 13” laptop computer  w/dragon logo.

Tues., Nov. 22

Between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM, Thursday – A petty theft occurred in the 1000 block of Marcheta Street.  Loss:  purple flower planter, value $200.00.

Wed, Nov. 23

3:18 AM – A vandalism occurred in the 2500 block of E. Washington Blvd.  Damage:  front door smash.

Thurs., Nov. 24

Between 4:00 PM and 3:30 PM, Friday – A grand theft occurred in the 700 block of W. Mariposa Street.  Loss:  white Kenmore refrigerator.  

Crime log: Oct. 22-28

Looks like vehicles suffered the most this week. Crime report from Lt. Duane D. Allen of Altadena Sheriff's Station.

Saturday, Oct, 22
Between 12:01 AM and 4:00 PM, Sunday – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 800 block of E. Sacramento Street.  Loss: (1) Kelly tire, (1) alloy rim.

Sunday, Oct. 23
Between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 2300 block of E. Midwick Dr.
Between 1:00 PM and 7:00 AM, Monday – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 1700 block of E. Woodbury Road.  Suspect(s) entered the vehicle via the passenger door.  Loss:  multi-color wallet containing personal documents.

Tuesday, Oct. 25
11:15 AM – A petty theft occurred at Rite Aid, 735 E. Altadena Dr.  Deputies responded to the area and arrested the suspect.  Loss was recovered.
Between 2:00 PM and 11:00 AM, Wednesday – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 1000 block of E. Mendocino.  Loss:  blue/gray Eddie Bauer messenger bag, blue Asus laptop, blue Logitech wireless mouse, and several books.

Wednesday, Oct. 26
7:00 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 200 block of E. Woodbury Road.  Suspect #1 male, African-American, 6 ft, 180-200lbs, black hair  Suspect #2 male, Caucasian, 5ft 7in, 160-170lbs, blonde hair.  Suspects entered the residence via the exterior attic.  Loss was recovered.
Between 12:15 PM and 8:45 PM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 1700block  of Meadowbrook Road.  Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by shattering the driver’s side window.  Loss:  black Magellan GPS.
Between 3:15 PM and 11:00 AM, Thursday – A petty theft occurred in the 600 block of W. Harriet Street.  Loss: registration tabs.

Friday, Oct. 28
Between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 400 block of W. Terrace Street.  Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by shattering the driver’s side window.  Loss:  black Kenwood car stereo.

 

Crime log: Oct. 9-15

An attempted rape tops this one, along with vehicle burglaries and even a commercial oven stolen.  Blotter supplied by Altadena Det. Lt. Joseph Dempsey:

Sun., Oct. 9 
Between 6:00 PM and 10:00 AM, Monday – A grand theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 2000 block of E. Crary Street. Loss: black Dell laptop, black Garmin GPS, white Sony digital camera, misc. currency. 
11:06 PM – An attempted rape, indecent exposure and assault occurred at 1955 N. Lake Av. (Blockbuster parking lot area). Suspect described as a male, African-American, 20 years, 5ft. 8-5 ft. 10, 130-150 lbs., black short hair, brown eyes, black t-shirt, and black basketball type shorts. Investigation is on-going. 

Mon., Oct. 10 
3:31 AM – A grand theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 1800 block  of Layton St. Loss: silver Apple MacBook, black/silver JVC DVD portable player. 

Wed., Oct. 12
1:05 AM – A commercial burglary occurred at 2164 Fair Oaks Av. (Fair Oaks Carwash). The suspect entered the location by shattering the front glass door. Suspect described as a male, African-American, late teens to early 20’s, 5 ft. 10-6 ft. 10, thin build, light complexion, dark short curly hair, light color long sleeve shirt, dark pants, and a light color backpack. Loss: $45.00. 
Between 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM – A grand theft occurred at the Altadena Country Club (2290 Country Club Dr.). Loss: stainless steel Wolf convection oven, value $3,000. 
Between 7:12 AM and 3:30 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 3100 block of Casitas Avenue. Suspect(s) entered the residence by prying the front door. Loss: silver coin collection (120), gray/black Toshiba laptop, misc. currency. 
12:17 PM – An attempted residential burglary occurred in the 3600 block of Skylane Dr. The victim stated that she heard the doorbell ring a few times and a short time later heard some rattling noise as she walked towards the door. The victim asked, ‘who is it?’ and the noise ceased. Damage to the front door frame was observed and no entry was made. 

Thurs., Oct. 13
1:11 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1300 block of New York Drive. Suspect(s) entered the residence by shattering the rear door window. Loss: black Samsung 40” flat screen, black/silver Canon PowerShot SX230 digital camera. 

Fri., Oct. 14
Between 10:00 PM and 11:59 PM – A petty theft occurred in the 2000 block of N. Altadena Drive. Loss: gray Technalon vehicle cover. 

Sat., Oct 15
1:15 PM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 1600 block of Morada Place. The vehicle was recovered in the City of Pasadena approximately, 60 minutes later.

Crime blotter, July 22-23: boozers and burglars

From Lt. Joseph Dempsey, Altadena Sheriff's Station.

Fri., July 22

2:40 PM – A petty theft occurred at Ralph’s, 2270 N. Lake Av.  The suspects - #1 female black 20-25 years of age, 5 ft. 3 in. - 5 ft. 5 in., 140 lbs., black hair brown eyes and  #2, female black  30-35 years, similar height and weight, entered the store and stole several bottles of alcohol.  Loss prevention made contact with females and the females returned three bottles.   Loss:  one bottle of alcohol.  Suspects last seen in black Dodge sedan travelling on Mendocino St.

10:23 PM – An arrest occurred at Lincoln Avenue & Woodbury Road.  The suspect was taken into custody after deputies recovered stolen property. 

Sat., July 23

1:15 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 300 block of Laurel Drive.  The victim who was home at the time heard some commotion along the eastside of the property and looked out the window.  The victim observed a male, Caucasian, 30 yrs, 5 ft. 11 ins. -6 ft. 2 ins.,  average build, short hair, holding a flashlight and a male, African-American, 30 yrs, 5 ft. 11 ins. -6 ft. 2 ins., large build, bald, sitting in the driver’s side of a black SUV.  The victim yelled at subjects and the male Caucasian said he was looking for his keys.  At the time, the male, Caucasian, entered the black SUV and left out of view.  It is unknown if the subjects are responsible for the damage to the door latch of the garage.  Loss:  none.

 

Crime log: thieves picking Apples

Not a good week for Apple products ...

Tues., April 26

Between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2300 block of N. Navarro Avenue. Suspect(s) entered the residence by removing the window screen and breaking the window latch. Loss: silver MacBook 13” laptop, silver MacBook Pro 17” laptop, and white iPhone charger.

Between 8:00 PM and 10:30 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 800 block of Alameda Street. Suspect(s) entered the residence by removing the window screen and entering via the open window. Loss: gray Macintosh 17” laptop, white MacBook 12” laptop, and a red Sony Cybershot.

Between 7:30 PM and 8:30 AM, Wed. – A vehicle vandalism and petty theft occurred in the 900 block of E. Poppyfields Drive. Loss: black Thule bike

Between 8:00 PM and 9:30 AM, Wed. – A grand theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 1000 block of Alta Vista Drive. Loss: Garmin Nuvi GPS and iPhone with blue case.

Friday, April 29

12:45 AM – Three suspects were arrested in the area of Altadena Dr. & Marengo Av. Deputies responded to area after receiving a call regarding a suspicious group. Upon contact with the subjects, deputies recovered a BB gun, ski mask, and misc tools. Suspects were taken into custody after further investigation. The suspects are from the South Gate area.

Sat., April 30

Between 4:00 PM and 10:00 AM, Sun. – A burglary of a storage container occurred in the 900 block of W. Woodbury Road. Loss: black Samsung 55” HD, black Samsung 32” HD, black Sony PlayStation3, and a black Chevy remote control.

Sun., May 1st

Between 9:30 AM and 9:00 AM, Mon. – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 70 block of W. Harriet Street. Loss: woman’s gold ring with garnet stones, woman’s gold watch, tool kit and miscellaneous currency.

Between 10:00 AM and 1:45 PM – A petty theft occurred in the 2000 block of E. Washington Boulevard. Loss: expandable fruit picker with orange basket.

LAPD, sheriff warns of holiday gunfire: it's stupid AND a felony

A message from LAPD and the Sheriff's Department:

Every year, a significant number of people throughout the City and County of Los Angeles engage in the extremely dangerous practice of discharging firearms into the air to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.  In an effort to educate and warn the public of the problem, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) have embarked upon an awareness campaign. This campaign is designed to help reduce incidents of indiscriminate gunfire that, while on the decline, has continued to be a deadly tradition in our County and in our City.

The Gunfire Reduction Campaign aims to advise the community that celebrating the New Year with gunfire will not be tolerated in the County and City of Los Angeles.  California Penal Code Section 246.3 prohibits negligent discharging of firearms.  Any person who violates Section 246.3 will have their firearm confiscated and will be arrested for a felony crime.

Crime log: Dec. 1-5, 2010: strong-arm robbery, burglaries, vandalism

Wed., Dec. 1

Between 8:00 PM & 12:30 PM, Thursday – A vehicle burglary occurred in 2700 block of Glenrose Avenue. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle via the front passenger door. Loss: (1) Storm Virtual Gravity orange and yellow bowling ball, (1) Storm black bowling ball, and a black bowling ball bag.

Thurs., Dec. 2

Between 7:00 PM & 7:15 AM, Friday – A commercial burglary occurred at the Altadena Public Library (600 E. Mariposa St.). Suspect(s) entered the location by shattering the patio window. Loss: (2) cash registers containing approximately $220.00.

Between 9:00 PM & 8:00 AM, Friday – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 200 block of W. Las Flores Drive. Loss: vehicle registration and insurance cards.

Sat., Dec. 4

3:00 PM – A strong arm robbery occurred in the 2200 block of Lincoln Avenue. The victim exited a check cashing location and was approached by a female, African‐American, who asked the victim if she was interested in purchasing shoes. The victim declined and left the location riding her bicycle. Upon reaching the corner of Lincoln Avenue. and Alvey Street., a male African‐American ran towards the victim, pulled the purse containing currency and fled southbound on Lincoln Avenue. The victim called 9‐1‐1, provided a thorough description of the male who was apprehended and taken into custody.

Between 8:30 PM & 9:25 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1500 block of Atchison Street. Suspect(s) entered the location by shattering the bedroom window. Loss: stainless steel Beretta 9mm loaded firearm and misc. currency.

Sun., Dec. 5

Between 1:00 AM & 7:00 AM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 800 block of Archwood Place. Suspect(s) shattered the rear window and poured mustard, flour, and eggs. No further.

Crime log: Nov. 16-20, 2010: burglaries from cars and homes

Tues., Nov. 16
Between 8 AM and 8 PM – a residential burglary occurred in the 2200 block of E.Washington Boulevard.The residence displayed no signs of forced entry.  Loss: brown Louis Vuitton purse.

Wed., Nov. 17
Between 9:00 PM and 7:20 AM, Thurs. – a grand theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 400 block of E. Las Flores Drive  Loss:  gray Garmin GPS, white Apple iPod, gray Canon camera, and  miscellaneous U.S. currency. 
Between 5 PM and 7:30 AM, Thurs. – a petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 600 block of E. Las Flores Drive.  Loss:  U.S. currency approximately, $10.00.   

Thurs., Nov. 18t
Between 11:30 AM and 4:50 PM – a residential burglary occurred in the 2000 block of Lovila Lane.   Suspect(s) entered the location by damaging the window latch.  Loss:  black Sony digital camera and (50) miscellaneous DVD’s.   

Fri., Nov. 19
Between 3 and 3:10 PM – a vehicle burglary occurred in the 1000 block of E. Mariposa Street.   Suspect(s) shattered the front passenger window of a white ’07 Audi.  Loss:  black Juicy Couture purse,  brown BCBG purse, (2) diamonds, and $1,000 U.S. Currency.  
Between 1:30 PM and 6 – a residential burglary occurred in the 2200 block of N. Allen Street.   Suspect(s) entered the location by shattering the rear bedroom window.  Loss:  silver and black Pierre  Renoir men and women’s watch, and black and silver Pulsar men’s watch. 
  
Sat., Nov. 20 
Between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM – a vehicle burglary occurred at the 24 Hr. Fitness (2180 N. Lincoln  Ave.) parking structure.  Suspect(s) shattered the rear driver’s side window of a ’07 Range Rover.  Loss:   black purse, black Marc Jacobs wallet containing U.S. currency and personal documents.

Crime log: Nov. 8-14, 2010: seven residential burglaries top the list

Mon., Nov. 8
12:50 AM – a commercial burglary occurred at Verizon Wireless (2230 N.Lincoln Ave).  Suspect(s) entered the location by shattering the glass door.  Loss:  Blackberry Bold & Curve cell phones.  
 
Tues., Nov. 9
6:50 PM – a vehicle burglary occurred in the 1700 block of Coolidge Avenue.  Suspect(s) shattered the driver’s side window of a white ’96 Ford Econoline.  Loss:  silver & black Garmin Nuvi GPS.
 
Fri., Nov. 12
Between 5:30 AM Fri. & 6:30 AM Sun. – a residential burglary occurred in the 2100 block of Maiden Lane.  Suspect(s) entered the location by shattering the rear glass door.  Loss:  silver Dell 13” laptop & misc jewelry.  
Between 8:00 AM & 6:00 PM – a residential burglary occurred in the 2100 block of Maiden Lane.  Suspect(s) entered the location by shattering the front door glass pane.  Loss:  black Nikon digital camera & misc jewelry.
Between 7:00 PM & 12:00 AM, Sat. – a residential burglary occurred in the 2100 block of Summit Avenue. Loss: silver & black iPod, silver Canon and black Kodak digital cameras, heart- shaped pendant, & ring.

Sat., Nov. 13
Between 2 AM - 3 AM - theft from an unlocked vehicle occured in the area of Loma Alta Drive and Sunny Oaks Circle.  Loss: blue iPod Nano, green Excelleration wallet, hot pink iPod Nano, and personal documents.
Between 12:30-2:30 PM: a residential burglary occurred in the 2700 block of Callecita Drive.  Suspect(s) entered the location via the unlocked bedroom window.  Loss:  gold angel pendant & gold beaded necklace.
 
Sun., Nov. 14
Between 9:00 AM & 2:00 PM – a residential burglary occurred in the 300 block of E. Palm St.  Suspect(s) entered the location by shattering the rear door glass pane.  Loss:  Mac 24” laptop.

Crime log: Nov. 3-7, 2010: burglary, vehicle vandalisms

Wed., Nov. 3

Between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2300 block of Garfield Avenue. Suspect(s) entered the location by shattering the rear window. Loss: None.

Between 11:00 AM and 2:13 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2100 block of Pinecrest Drive. Suspect(s) entered the location by shattering the rear kitchen door window. Loss: None.

Sunday, November 7th

2:30 AM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 2200 block of Glenrose Avenue. The suspect was observed shattering the windows of the victim’s vehicle with a baseball bat. Suspect described as a male possibly in a silver/gray Chevrolet Impala or dark blue late model Honda.

3:00 AM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 300 block of W. Harriet Street. Suspect(s) scratched and dented the vehicle with a rock. No further.

Crime log: Oct. 4-11, 2010

Mon., Oct. 4
Between 10 PM and 9 AM Wed: two thefts from unlocked vehicles occurred on the 2200 block of Midwick Dr.   Loss: black Dewalt drill, black Bosch nail gun, black Bosch saw, and black Craftsman nail gun.

Thurs., Oct. 7
Between 12:45 PM and 2:10 PM: a residential burglary occured on the 1600 block of Loma Alta Dr.  Suspect(s) entered the location by shattering the window of the rear door.  Loss: white MacBook 13" laptop, white iMac 21 in. computer, and silver MacBook Pro 15 in. laptop.

Fri., Oct. 8
Between 6:45 AM and 3:30 PM: a residential burglary occurred on the 1100 block of Meadowbrook St.  Suspect(s) entered the location by cutting the screen of the rear door.  Loss: black Sony Playstation 3, black Sony PSP, black Apple iPod, and coin jar containing $300 in misc. currency.

6:18 PM: a commercial burglary occurred at Kragen Auto Parts, 737 E. Altadena Dr.  A male, African American, 20 years, blue shirt and dark shorts, was observed retrieving a portable generator from the shelf, and leaving the lcoation without attempting to pay for the item.  The witness followed the suspect out of the store and observed him entering a green Cadillac Seville, 4 door, partial plate ***T157, driven by an African American male.  Vehicle last seen driving southbound on Lake Ave.  Loss: red and blue All-Power portable generator, 1000 watts.

Between 3 PM and 6 PM Sat.: a petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred on the 2300 block of Glenrose Ave.  No suspect description available.  Loss: insurance card and vehicle registration.

Sun., Oct. 10
Between 3 PM and 4PM: a bicycle theft occurred on the 2500 block of La Fiesta Ave.  The bicycle was left unsecured leaning against the fence belonging to the victim's residence.  Loss: yellow and black GMC Denali, 18 speed adult bike.

Mon., Oct. 11
8 AM: Deputies responded to the 2700 block of N. Fair Oaks Ave. regarding fireworks being ignited under passing vehicles.  Upon their arrival, two brown cylinders with the fuse intact were observed in the roadway.  Arson & Explosives Bureau responded to the location and determined that the fireworks were illegal.  Deputies contacted two males at a residence which matched the description provided by a witness.  After further investigation, the two males were arrested for possession of illegal fireworks.  No damages were reported.

Crime log: Sept. 6-8

We're re-starting the weekly Crime Log again, with information provided by the Altadena Sheriff's Station:

Mon., Sept. 6:

• Between 4:00 PM & 6:15 PM – A vehicle burglary occurred at Lake Av. & Loma Alta Dr. Suspect(s) shattered the front passenger window of a beige 2009 Toyota Corolla. Loss: black IPod, earphones, and prescription glasses.

Wed., Sept. 8:

• 9:30 PM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 1900-blk of Sinaloa Av. Suspect(s) were observed shattering the vehicle windows & headlights of a white 1985 Toyota Pick-Up. A witnessed described one suspect as a male – name of Ismael, Hispanic, 24-25 years, 6’00”, 190 lbs. Suspect(s) were last seen northbound on Sinaloa Av.
• Between 1:00 AM & 5:30AM – A gold 2008 Toyota Tundra was stolen from the 1800-blk of Sierra Madre Villa. No suspect(s) information available.

Pasadena police recover Altadena truck

Lojack got another one: this PSN story tells about the Pasadena PD recovering a truck stolen in Altadena on Sunday.  After all these tow truck theft stories, it's nice to know they get one once in awhile.

Altadena men facing charges in Pasadena gang shooting

PSN's Brian Day has a piece today on the trial of Kamaron Walker, 29, of Duarte and Eric Williams, 32, of Altadena, charged with killing 17-year-old Muir High School student Dion Holloway in Pasadena on Sept. 25, 2007.  A third man, John Villatoro, 24, of Altadena, pled guilty last month to being an accessory.

Also of interest is that a Pasadena police detective testified that Walker has tattoos on his shoulders reading  "Altadena" and "ABC," signifying the Altadena Block Crips street gang.  Read the whole thing.

Crime log: April 14-18, 2009

Now compiled from the Altadena station crime log and Crimereports.com, after the jump:

Crime Log: April 1-14, 2009

Now compiled from the Altadena station crime log and Crimereports.com:

April 2: Assault with a deadly weapon at unrevealed address.

April 2: Breaking and entering on the 1900 block of N. Lake.

April 3: non-aggravated assault (domestic violence) at the 200 block of W. Calavaras St.

April 4: 400 block West Alta Loma Dr., male adult arrested for felony evading and parole violation.

April 5: Fair Oaks and Woodbury Rd: man arrested for selling pirated DVDs.

April 5: Vehicle stolen, Figueroa Dr.

April 5: Child assaulted, 900 block Alta Pine Rd.

April 6: Woman arrested at Lincoln Ave. and Calavaras St. for driving under the influence and possession of PCP.

April 6: 3200 block Mt. Curve Ave: petty theft.

April 7: 700 block E. Altadena Dr., assault reported.

April 8: 2100 block Casitas Ave., non-aggravated assault.

April 9: Man arrested for brandishing a knife in a threatening manner at the 2100 block of Summit Ave.

April 9: man arrested at the 800 block of E. Mendocino St. for assault with a deadly weapon (knife).

April 9: Lincoln Ave. and Ventura St., non-aggravated assault (domestic violence)

April 10: Vehicle stolen, 2500 block Page Dr.

April 10: Assault reported, Alberta St. and Canada Ave.

April 11: Burglary on E. Taos Rd.

April 12: Petty theft (auto parts and accessories) 3200 block N. Lake Ave.

April 12: West Terrace St., aggravated assault (knife)

April 12: Fair Oaks and Marathon St., petty theft.

April 13: 900 block Parkway St., petty theft from auto.

April 13: 1400 block New York Dr., grand theft  (over $400) from unlocked auto.

April 13: 3200 block Mt. Curve: grand theft from unlocked auto.

The Altadena Station crime log is published for the purpose of providing the community with a sampling of reported crimes within the Altadena Station jurisdiction. This report does not include all criminal activity occurring within the parameters of this report. The objective of this report is to enhance community awareness and assist its members in taking proactive steps towards ensuring their safety and the safety of others within the community.

Crime Log: March 20-24, 2009

New entries on the crime log:

March 20:  Grand Oaks and Garfias Dr., man arrested for domestic violence.

March 21: Mountain View St. and Glenrose Ave: woman arrested for possession of methamphetamine.

March 23: Harriet St. and Olive Ave: man arrested for possession of marijuana for sale.

March 24: Lincoln Ave. and Vermont St., victim shot in the leg my rival gang members.

The Altadena Station crime log is published for the purpose of providing the community with a sampling of reported crimes within the Altadena Station jurisdiction. This report does not include all criminal activity occurring within the parameters of this report. The objective of this report is to enhance community awareness and assist its members in taking proactive steps towards ensuring their safety and the safety of others within the community.

Crime Log: March 2-13

After some delay, the latest Crime Log:

March 2: A nine-year-old victim was sexually assaulted by two unknown persons.

March 8: $30,000 damage in an arson fire of a vehicle at Glenrose Ave. and Las Flores St.

March 12:  3400 block  N. Fair Oaks, two male adults disguised as law enforcement officers entered the victim's home, bound him, and stole several items.

March 13: Fair Oaks and Calaveras St., unknown persons fired several rounds, striking a parked vehicle.

March 13: 735 E. Altadena Dr. (Rite Aid), male and female adult "simulated a handgun" and stole several bottles of liquor.

March 14:  West Mountain View St., man arrested for possession of cocaine base for sale.

March 18: Lake Ave. and Wapello St., two adults and one juvenile arrested for vehicle burglary, conspiracy and possession of stolen property.

“The Altadena Station crime log is published for the purpose of providing the community with a sampling of reported crimes within the Altadena Station jurisdiction.  This report does not include all criminal activity occurring within the parameters of this report.  The objective of this report is to enhance community awareness and assist its members in taking proactive steps towards ensuring their safety and the safety of others within the community.”

Crime log: Jan.29 - Feb. 16

A whole world of crime this period, after the jump:

Crime Log: Jan 20 -25, 2009

Not much this round, but what there is is intense:

Jan. 20: 2200 block of Midwick Dr., male adults entered the location and stole numerous items while the residents were home.

Jan. 25: Lake Ave. and Altadena Drive, man arrested for possession of cocaine base.

Jan. 25: Crosby St. and Lincoln Ave., man arrested for driving a stolen vehicle.

“The Altadena Station crime log is published for the purpose of providing the community with a sampling of reported crimes within the Altadena Station jurisdiction.  This report does not include all criminal activity occurring within the parameters of this report.  The objective of this report is to enhance community awareness and assist its members in taking proactive steps towards ensuring their safety and the safety of others within the community.”

Crime Log: Jan. 1-19, 2009

Belated happy new year from the Crime Log:

Jan. 2: Man arrested for possession of cocaine base as Casitas Ave. and Mountain St.; male and female adults were assaulted with firearms at 2790 Tola Ave. (possibly a gang crime); and two men and a woman were assaulted with a firearm in another possible gang crime at 710 W. Loma Alta Drive.

Jan. 4: Man arrested for domestic violence at 2868 N. Lincoln Ave.

Jan. 9: A woman arrested for domestic violence at 1354 N. Grand Oaks Ave; and a male juvenile was arrested for a 2008 robbery that occurred at 2331 N. Lincoln.

Jan. 10: A man arrested at Loma Alta Dr. and Monterosa Dr. for taking a vehicle without the owner's consent and possession of burglary tools; a man was arrested at Lincoln Ave. and Woodbury Rd. for possession of marijuana for sale.  Meanwhile, on El Sereno that day: a shooting was reported at an inhabited dwelling on the 2200 block of El Sereno (suspects unknown, possibly gang-related); and a man was arrested at 2267 El Sereno for being a fugitive from justice.

Jan. 14: Man arrested for possession for sale of cocaine base at 2260 N. Lincoln,

Jan. 16: 710 W. Loma Alta Dr., a man arrested for assault with a deadly weapons for one of the Jan. 2 shootings.

Jan 18: Man arrested fro commercial burglary at 2615 N. Fair Oaks Ave.

Jan. 19: Mariposa St. and Fair Oaks Ave., man arrested for receiving stolen property.

“The Altadena Station crime log is published for the purpose of providing the community with a sampling of reported crimes within the Altadena Station jurisdiction.  This report does not include all criminal activity occurring within the parameters of this report.  The objective of this report is to enhance community awareness and assist its members in taking proactive steps towards ensuring their safety and the safety of others within the community.”

Crime log: Dec. 8-27, 2008

Lots of thefts this round of the Crime Log:

Dec. 8: 2916 N. Emerson Way, two adult males arrested for residential burglary.

Dec. 18:  Man forcibly steals items from victim on 2615 N. Fair Oaks Ave.

Dec. 18:  Several perps use a simulated handgun to steal several thousand real dollars from a victim at 1521 N. Allen Ave.

Dec. 19: A laptop computer is stolen from an unlocked car at 962 Wapello St.

Dec. 25: 2408 Lincoln Ave., adult male arrested for vandalizing the wall of a business (Merry Christmas!)

Dec. 27: 233 E. Calavaras St., man arrested for possession of narcotics for sale and assaulting a peace officer.

Dec. 27: 350 W. Mountain View St., man assaulted another man with a crowbar.

“The Altadena Station crime log is published for the purpose of providing the community with a sampling of reported crimes within the Altadena Station jurisdiction.  This report does not include all criminal activity occurring within the parameters of this report.  The objective of this report is to enhance community awareness and assist its members in taking proactive steps towards ensuring their safety and the safety of others within the community.”

Crime Log: Nov. 27-Dec, 9, 2008

Lots of arrests for drinking and drugging mean the holidays have started in this period's Crime Log:

Crime Log: Nov. 15-24

Drugs, weapons, theft and burglary, for your consideration:

Nov. 15: Unknown persons burglarize Eliot Middle School.

Nov. 15: Fair Oaks and Woodbury Rd: Woman arrested for possession of methamphetemine and stolen credit cards.

Nov. 21: Glenrose Ave. and Acadia St., man arrested for possession of dangerous weapon and marijuana for sale.

Nov. 24: 500 block of Vermont St., woman arrested for possession of cocaine base for sales.

“The Altadena Station crime log is published for the purpose of providing the community with a sampling of reported crimes within the Altadena Station jurisdiction.  This report does not include all criminal activity occurring within the parameters of this report.  The objective of this report is to enhance community awareness and assist its members in taking proactive steps towards ensuring their safety and the safety of others within the community.”

Crime Log: Nov. 13, 2008

Only one day's crimes in this Crime Log:

Nov. 13: 100 block E. Woodbury Rd, unknown persons vandalized victim's vehicle.

Nov. 13: 19-year-old man shot on 2600 block N. Fair Oaks Ave. by unknown assailant.

“The Altadena Station crime log is published for the purpose of providing the community with a sampling of reported crimes within the Altadena Station jurisdiction.  This report does not include all criminal activity occurring within the parameters of this report.  The objective of this report is to enhance community awareness and assist its members in taking proactive steps towards ensuring their safety and the safety of others within the community.”

Crime Log: Nov. 2-4

Running late, but some interesting items on this crime log:

Nov. 2: Woman assaulted a victim with a display rack on the 900 block of E. Altadena Drive.

Nov. 3: 2400 N. Tanoble St., victim had truck containing landscaping equipment stolen at gunpoint.

Nov. 4: Lincoln Ave. and Toolen Ave., a woman was arrested for possession of account information with the intent to commit identity theft.

“The Altadena Station crime log is published for the purpose of providing the community with a sampling of reported crimes within the Altadena Station jurisdiction.  This report does not include all criminal activity occurring within the parameters of this report.  The objective of this report is to enhance community awareness and assist its members in taking proactive steps towards ensuring their safety and the safety of others within the community.”

Crime Log: Oct. 28-Nov. 2

Just two items in this week's Crime Log:

Oct. 28: Man arrested for possession of marijuana and resisting arrest at Lincoln Ave. and Harriet St.

Nov. 2: Male adult arrested for sexual assault on a minor on Alberta St.

“The Altadena Station crime log is published for the purpose of providing the community with a sampling of reported crimes within the Altadena Station jurisdiction.  This report does not include all criminal activity occurring within the parameters of this report.  The objective of this report is to enhance community awareness and assist its members in taking proactive steps towards ensuring their safety and the safety of others within the community.”

Crime log: Oct. 16-26, 2008

Burglaries, weapons, forgery, and drugs mark this fortnight's Crime Log, after the jump:

Crime Log: Oct. 10-12 2008

Just two items in this week's crime log:

Oct. 10: 2100 block N. Raymond: A man was arrested for vandalizing a vehicle.

Oct. 12: 1900 block Midwick Dr.: Home was burglarized.

“The Altadena Station crime log is published for the purpose of providing the community with a sampling of reported crimes within the Altadena Station jurisdiction.  This report does not include all criminal activity occurring within the parameters of this report.  The objective of this report is to enhance community awareness and assist its members in taking proactive steps towards ensuring their safety and the safety of others within the community.”

Crime Log: Sept. 22-Oct. 7, 2008

Batteries, assaults, and drugs seem to be the trend in the latest crime log, after the jump:

Crime log: Sept. 18-19, 2008

Just two items in this week's crime log:

Sept. 18: Maie, 13 years old, was held, possibly mentally ill, 3100 block of Glenrose Ave.

Sept.  19: Attempted residential burglary on 500 block of Mt. Curve Dr.

“The Altadena Station crime log is published for the purpose of providing the community with a sampling of reported crimes within the Altadena Station jurisdiction.  This report does not include all criminal activity occurring within the parameters of this report.  The objective of this report is to enhance community awareness and assist its members in taking proactive steps towards ensuring their safety and the safety of others within the community.”

Crime Log: Sept. 6-15, 2008

Drug arrests and stolen campaign signs?  It's the season in this period's crime log, after the jump.

Crime Log: Sept. 2-5, 2008

Weapons, theft, and battery highlight the latest Altadena Sheriff's Station Crime Log, after the jump:

Crime Log: Aug. 18-26

Assaults, weapons, and a little cocaine marked this period's crime log:

Aug. 23: Male Hispanic adult was arrested for possession of a dangerous weapon on the corner of Lincoln Ave. and Archwood Pl.

Aug. 24: An inert grenade was found on the 1500 block of N. Roosevelt Ave.

Aug. 24: A black male adult was arrested for assaulting his girlfriend at Santa Anita Ave. and Coleman St.

Aug. 25: A black male adult was arrested for possession of cocaine base on the corner of Mariposa St. and El Molino Ave.

Aug. 26: An adult black male was accused of sexual battery on a black female juvenile on W. Harriet St.

“The Altadena Station crime log is published for the purpose of providing the community with a sampling of reported crimes within the Altadena Station jurisdiction.  This report does not include all criminal activity occurring within the parameters of this report.  The objective of this report is to enhance community awareness and assist its members in taking proactive steps towards ensuring their safety and the safety of others within the community.”

Crime Log

... is on vacation and will return next week!

Mail thieves at work

Have a few minutes in the middle of packing for vacation, and need to catch up ...

Carolyn Seitz recently sent this "all hands" letter, which we share with you:

I learned from friends this evening that there is an adult male and two young men somewhere between late teens and early 20's in a newer Ford Escape, stealing mail from mailboxes.  They are Caucasian and all have shaved heads.

This morning, one of my friends was out for what she thought would be a quick walk to let her 3 dogs do what dogs need to do at 6:30 am.

She was on Sierra Madre Boulevard in Sierra Madre when she saw the 2 young men quickly opening mailboxes, especially where the boxes are unsecured gang boxes.   In some areas of Altadena, there are rows of mailboxes all clustered.

When these three men realized they'd been seen, the adult, sitting in the passenger seat of the car quickly but calmly called out to the two younger men to hurry up and put the mail in the boxes, as if they were just leaving outgoing mail.

My friend, at first out for a quick run out with the dogs, in her plaid PJ bottoms and white t-shirt, ended up running to the Sierra Madre Police Department.  On the way there she saw these same guys again, still emptying mailboxes and when they saw her, they made a u-turn and started to drive away.

She ran to the police station, gave them a report and by the time she was running back with the dogs, the SMPD was on the scene where she told them they'd find the majority of mailboxes open. 

She was also able to give them the license number for the car, except for the first digit.

If you don't have a locking mailbox, get one, or have your mail sent to a post office box.  Don't leave outgoing mail in an unsecured mailbox.  Don't be an easy target for identity theft.

Carolyn

Crime Log: Aug. 11-17, 2008

Guns, theft, and domestic violence marked this week's crime log, after the jump:

Crime Log: Aug. 2-10, 2008

Assault, vandalism, resisting arrest -- and homicide -- mark this week's Altadena Sheriff's Station crime log, after the jump:

Crime Log: July 1-Aug. 4

(Introducing our new feature: Altadenablog is partnering with the Altadena Sheriff’s Station to present a periodic sampling of local crime)

Rape, assaults, battery and graffiti characterize the past month’s crime log.  Details after the jump.