Crime & Safety
Altadena Crime: 24-Hour Fitness Cars Stolen, Assault With Deadly Weapon
Several burglaries, vehicle and residential, have occurred recently in Altadena among other crimes.
The following incident information was provided by the Altadena Sheriff's Station.
Friday, November 16
Between 9:45 PM and 12:07 PM (Sunday) – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 3000-blk of El Nido Dr. Loss: black 1992 Acura Vigor. ***Vehicle was recovered by El Monte PD on 11/22/12***
Sunday, November 18
Between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 24Hr. Fitness parking structure – 2180 N. Lincoln Av. Loss: red 1995 Honda Accord. ***The vehicle was parked on the first floor***
12:09 PM – A stolen vehicle from San Bernardino County was recovered in the 400-blk of Harriet St.
Monday, November 19
Between 10:10 AM and 10:20 AM – A petty theft occurred in the 2800-blk of N. Olive Av. Loss: hedge trimmer.
Between 6:00 PM and 7:00 AM (Tuesday) – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 900-blk of Alta Pine St. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle via unknown method. Loss: iPad, Dell laptop, jewelry. ***Suspect arrested***
Tuesday, November 20
12:05 AM – A possible stolen item was recovered in the 300-blk of E. Mariposa St. Item: amplifier. ***Still attempting to obtain a victim***
Between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1500-blk of N. Altadena Dr. Suspect(s) entered the residence via the kitchen window. Loss: jewelry.
1:18 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2000-blk of N. Lake Av. Suspect(s) entered the residence via the front door. Loss: unknown.
Thursday, November 22
3:23 PM – An assault with a deadly weapon occurred in the 100-blk of W. Altadena Dr. Suspect(s) described as two male, Blacks, armed with a handgun. Suspect vehicle: black van/suv with Oregon plates. Vehicle last seen southbound on Glenrose Av.
Friday, November 23
2:25 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 400-blk of W. Figueroa Dr. Suspect(s) attempted to enter the residence by removing the window screen. Possible suspect described as a male, Hispanic, 504, thin build, wearing dark clothing. Loss: none.
Saturday, November 24
Between 9:15 PM and 11:15 PM –24Hr. Fitness – 2180 N. Lincoln Av. The suspect(s) stole the victim’s vehicle which was parked in the gym parking lot. Vehicle Loss: blue 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. *** The vehicle was parked on the first floor ***
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