Crime & Safety
Altadena Crime Blotter: Two Wounded in Gunfire, Man Attacked With Pocket Knife
A week in crime in Altadena.
Crime blotter information courtesy of the Altadena Sheriff's Station.
Sunday, Oct. 6
Between noon and 10:30 p.m. Saturday – A residential burglary occurred in the 2400-blk of N. Lincoln Av. Suspect(s) entered the residence via unknown means. Loss: PS3 and computer equip.
Monday, Oct. 7
6:19 p.m. – An attempt grand theft of a vehicle occurred in the 2200-blk of Oakwood St. Suspect described as a female, 506, 130, red hair, wearing a yellow dress. Suspect last seen walking away from the victim’s vehicle and entering a dark blue coupe, occupied with a male, Middle Eastern, black/gray hair, and a moustache.
10:42 p.m. – A discharge of a firearm occurred in the 100-blk of W. Altadena Dr. No injuries, no victims or suspects found.
Tuesday, Oct. 8
Between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. Wednesday – A commercial burglary occurred at Ponci Burrito Express, 2291 N. Lincoln Av. Loss: currency.
Wednesday, Oct. 9
Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Friday – A residential burglary occurred in the 3100-blk of N. Highview Av. Suspect(s) entered the residence by prying the rear window screen. Loss: none.
Between 5:30 p.m. and 7 a.m. Thursday – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 100-blk of W. Woodbury Rd. Loss: GPS, cellphone.
Thursday, Oct. 9
Between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 2200-blk of Glenrose Av.
Friday, Oct. 11
Between 9 p.m. and 8:00 (Saturday) – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 1700-blk of N. Allen Av. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by shattering the passenger side window. Loss: cellphone charger.
9:43 p.m. – An assault with a deadly weapon occurred in the 2900-blk of N. Glenrose Av. Suspect described as a male, Black, 507-511, medium build, wearing dark clothing. Two victims sustained gunshot wounds to the leg. No further info at this time.
Saturday, Oct. 12
4:55 p.m. – An assault occurred at Woodbury Rd. & Fair Oaks. The victim exited a convenience store and was confronted by a male, Black, 20 yrs, 508, 150, black hair, brown eyes. During an altercation, the suspect removed a small pocket knife and cut the victim in the elbow. Suspect was observed leaving the area in a black Mercedes C-class.
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