Crime & Safety

Altadena Crime Blotter: Attempted Armed Burglary, Vehicle Burglaries

Altadena's latest crime incidents included several stolen items and a search for an attempted burglary suspect who is still at large.

The following incidents were provided by the Altadena Sheriff's Station:

Wednesday, Oct. 24:

A vehicle was vandalized in the 700 block of Harriett Street. The unknown suspect shattered the window of the victim’s parked car.

Saturday, Oct. 27:

An unknown suspect entered the victim’s locked vehicle and stole his wallet. The vehicle was parked in the 2100 block of Lincoln Avenue.

An unknown suspect stole the victim’s wallet and iPhone from his locked vehicle which was parked in the 1700 block of Altadena Drive.

An unknown suspect stole the victim’s purse from her locked vehicle which was parked in the 2100 block of Summit Avenue.

Tuesday, Oct. 30:

An unknown suspect attempted to burglarize a residence in the 2900 block of Calanda Avenue. When a neighbor saw the suspect and confronted him, an altercation ensued. The suspect fired one round from an unknown caliber handgun at the neighbor. The suspect then fled on foot. Deputies were then called. The responding deputies contained the area, but were unable to locate the suspect. The suspect is described as a male/black suspect approximately 20 years old.

Wednesday, Oct. 31:

A resident in the 900 block of Mariposa St. reported that unknown suspects entered her house and stole a diamond ring. Entry was made by forcing open a window.

A resident in the 2800 block of El Nido Drive reported that an unknown suspect was yelling in her driveway and refused to leave. A few minutes later the suspect ran. The resident then heard 5 – 6 gunshots being fired. There were no reported injuries and no damage noted. Shell casings were recovered from the area.


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