The usual round of burglaries with some car thefts and some attempted entries to spice things up. Crime blotter by Lt. Duane D. Allen of the Altadena Sheriff's Station.
Sat., March 107:56 AM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 1200 block of E. Calaveras Street. The vehicle was recovered on 3/19/12 in the 600 block of E. Pine Street.
Sun., March 11
Between 4:00 PM and 9:30 PM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 1100 block of Morada Place. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by shattering the front passenger window. Loss: black car stereo.
Tues., March 13
2:45 PM - A residential burglary occurred in 1700 block of Craig Avenue. The victim was home at the time and heard someone walking along the side of the home. The suspect opened the unlocked bedroom window and saw the victim. The suspect quickly left the area heading eastbound from the location. Suspect described as: male, Hispanic, 18-25 yrs, short crew cut hair, clean shaven, medium complexion, thick build. Loss: none.
Between 9:30 PM and 8:30 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1800 block of N. Grand Oaks Avenue. Suspect(s) entered the residence by breaking the bedroom window latch. Loss: pearl 15” necklace, aquamarine stone bracelet, 4x3 ½ mirror.
Wed., March 14
10:15 AM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 1700 block of E. Atchison Street. in Pasadena.
Thurs, March 15
7:45 AM – A robbery occurred at Crosby Street. and Grandeur Avenue. The victim was travelling in his scooter and came across the suspect whom he knew from previous contacts. The suspect called out to the victim and as the victim approached, the suspect pulled out a black plastic bag from his right side and pointed it at the victim. The suspect demanded the victim to empty his pockets and the victim complied fearing that the suspect was concealing a weapon in the black plastic bag. The victim was then told to leave. Suspect described as: male, African-American, 15 yrs, 5 ft. 9 in., 160 lbs. , black hair, brown eyes. Loss: white iPhone and $5.00.
1:35 PM – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 2300 block of Lake Avenue. Loss: crème/beige diaper bag.
3:53 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 3200 block of N. Marengo Street. The suspect entered the residence via the unlocked front and was confronted by the owner. The suspect stated that he had purchased the home in the morning and that’s why he was there. Deputies arrived on scene and determined the information to be false. The suspect, a male, African-American, 39 yrs, 5 ft. 7 ins., 146 lbs., black hair, brown eyes, was subsequently arrested. Loss: none.
Fri., March 16
Between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 100 block of E. Woodbury Road. Suspect(s) entered the residence by breaking the kitchen window. Loss: black jewelry box, costume jewelry.
Sat., March 17
Between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2200 block of El Sereno Av. Suspect(s) entered the residence by prying the rear door frame. Loss: jewelry.
