Posted 2/10/13 – Sierra Madre Police Department Police Blotter Report, January 14-20, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
At approximately 9:30am, an unknown suspect removed a lap top computer from the rear seat of a vehicle parked in the 600 block of East Sierra Madre Boulevard. The victim stated she was only parked at that location for a short period of time to visit the recreation center. The victim did not recall if she had locked the vehicle.
Wednesday. January 16, 2013
A residential burglary occurred in the 600 block of Valle Vista Drive between 10am and 7pm while the residents were at work. Unknown suspect(s) entered through any one of a number of unsecured doors and ransacked the bedrooms and closets. While inside, the suspect(s) barricaded the dog door with furniture to prevent the dog from entering the residence. A laptop computer, small electric devices and jewelry were taken.
At approximately 9:30pm, Arcadia units responded to a burglary in progress call in the 1400 block of San Carlos. Two suspects were detained and Sierra Madre units assisted with the investigation. Similarities between this crime and a few of the residential burglaries in Sierra Madre were evident. Sierra Madre detectives are working closely with Arcadia PD to determine if these suspects can be linked to additional crimes.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
A residential burglary occurred in the 200 block of North Sunnyside Avenue between 2pm and 1am the following morning. Unknown suspect(s) pried open a rear window using a type of pry tool. Once inside, the suspect(s) ransacked several cabinets and closets taking an Apple computer and an I-Pod.
Friday, January 18, 2013
At 8:45pm officers responded to the Chantry Gate in response to a call of a lock-in. A check of the license plate revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen in Monrovia the previous day. Two of the occupants were subsequently booked for Grand Theft Auto.