We received this message from Virginia Cordova, crime analyst at Altadena Sheriff Station, about some recent crimes and suspects :
We recently received a report of a distraction burglary (definition: suspect(s) contact the victim who’s home – begins talking to them while the other suspect(s) enter the residence and begin searching for items). The incident occurred on June 2 between the hours of 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM in the 200 block of Ventura Street – suspects described as:
- Male, Hispanic, 30 yrs, 507, 150, brown hair, brown eyes
- Male, Hispanic, 30 yrs, 509, 170, brown hair, brown eyes
- Male, Hispanic, 30 yrs, 509, 180, brown hair, brown eyes
- Suspect Vehicle: green Dodge truck
As for vehicle burglaries the only suspect info we’ve received is as follows:
- Male, White, 37 yrs, 511, 180, dark hair, unshaven, black beanie with a bill, multicolor jacket, blue jeans.
- Suspect Vehicle: late model gray Mercedes, possibly 2007.
If you have information regarding the above descriptions, please feel free to call or email me. Distraction burglaries are fairly common and have been seen throughout the County. Please remain vigilant and if you notice anything out of the ordinary, please contact the station at: 626-798-1131.
