An awful lot of vehicle burglaries this week, some centered on the President Streets. Crime blotter by Lt. Michael White of the Altadena Sheriff Station.
Monday, June 45:40 PM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the area of Crosby Street. & Lincoln Avenue. Deputies contacted a male, Hispanic, 23 years, 5'10", 190 lbs., brown hair, brown eyes who was observed pulling on the door handle of a parked vehicle. During the contact, a victim identified the male as the same suspect who broke into her vehicle a short time prior. Suspect was taken into custody. Loss: None.
Tuesday, June 5
Between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM (Wednesday) – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 200 block of W. Harriet Street.
Between 9:30 PM and 8:00 AM (Wednesday) – A residential burglary occurred in the 1500 block of Creekside Court. The suspect(s) entered the garage via the unsecured door. Loss: grey Panasonic tape deck, silver storage case, grey/blue vacuum cleaner canister. (Items were recovered)
Between 10:30 PM and 11:00 AM (Wednesday) – Two vehicle burglaries occurred in the 1700 block of N. Harding Avenue. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by punching the door lock. Loss: various cd’s, vehicle registration.
Between 11:45 PM & 8:40 AM (Wednesday) – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 1800 block of N. Harding Ave.
Wednesday, June 6
5:14 AM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 1700 block of N. Harding Avenue. Deputies responded to the area after citizens reported observing a male retrieving item(s) from the trunk of the vehicle. Deputies detained the male and subsequently took him into custody. During the investigation, detectives learned the suspect was involved in several incidents that occurred during the early morning hours.
Between 9:00 PM and 5:30 AM (Thursday) – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 400 block of Concha Street. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by shattering the driver’s side window. Loss: black Surefire flashlight, misc. currency.
Between 5:30 PM and 7:15 AM (Thursday) – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 100 block of E. Las Flores Street. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by prying the driver’s side window. Loss: black nylon pack with wheels, black sunglasses with case.
Thursday, June 7
Between 8:40 AM and 4:00 PM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 800 block of E. Sacramento Street.
Between 10:00 AM and 12:45 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2400 block of Midlothian Drive. Suspect(s) entered the residence by shattering the rear sliding glass doors. Loss: silverware set, paintings.
Between 9:00 PM and 7:30 AM (Friday) – A grand theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 1400 block of Braeburn Road. Loss: black iPad, silver Dell Inspiron laptop.
Between 11:45 and 8:00 AM (Friday) – A petty theft from two unlocked vehicles occurred in the 400 block of W. Ventura Street. Loss: misc. currency.
Friday, June 8
12:15 AM – An unlocked vehicle tampering occurred in the 2600 block of Lincoln Ave.
1:15 AM – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 400 block of W. Calaveras Street. Loss: checkbook.
6:00 AM – Deputies responded to the area of Fair Oaks Ave. and Terrace St. regarding a possible burglary suspect. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a male who matched the description. Upon further investigation, it was learned the male was responsible for several of the incidents which occurred during the early morning hours. Suspect was taken into custody.
Between 4:30 PM and 9:30 AM (Saturday) – A residential burglary occurred in the 2500 block of Page Street. Suspect(s) entered the residence via unknown method. Loss: antique silver household goods, platinum diamond encrusted watch with a rectangular face. (Possible distraction burglary).
Between 8:40 AM and 9:00 AM – A grand theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 1900 block of Pepper Drive. Loss: red Honda lawnmower, red leaf blower.
7:50 PM – A commercial burglary occurred at the Arco Gas Station, 1880 N. Lake Avenue. The suspect entered the location and used an unknown object to break the plastic display of cigarettes. The suspect was described as a male, African-American, 5'11", 160 lbs., brown hair, brown eyes, wearing a black jacket and dark pants. Suspect last seen eastbound on New York Dr. Loss: one pack of Newport cigarettes.
