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Crime & Safety

Crime Blotter: Burglary, Assault, Grand Theft

A week in crime in Altadena.

Monday, September 24th
Between 6:20 AM and 8:30 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 4200 block of Canyon Crest Rd. Suspect(s) entered the residence by removing the window screen. Loss: gray Magnavox 32” TV, white Nintendo Wii, black Xbox 360. Suspect possibly known.

Wednesday, September 26th
Between 7:30 AM and 7:00 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1700 block of Skyview Dr. Suspects(s) entered the residence by cutting the window screen. Loss: 1ct. diamond earrings, pearl earrings, misc. costume jewelry.
7:00 PM – An assault with a deadly weapon (knife) occurred at George’s Liquor, 3061 Lincoln Av. The victim exited the vehicle and was confronted by a drunk male. A verbal altercation ensued and the drunk male retrieved a wooden stick from his vehicle. The victim walked away from the male and saw the male retrieve a pocketknife. Fearing for her safety, the victim walked back to her vehicle and called the police. Suspect described as a: male, black, 50-60 yrs, 6'2"-6'4" tall, 220-240 pounds, black hair, brown eyes, and under the influence of alcohol. No injuries incurred. Suspect possibly identified. 
8:30 PM – A grand theft occurred in the 500 block of W. Woodbury Rd. Loss: Bouche roto-hammer, red Hitachi jackhammer.

Thursday, September 27th
1:20 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1500 block of Atchison St. Pasadena. The suspect entered the residence by removing the window screen. Loss: none. Known suspect. 
Between 9:00 AM and 5:40 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2500 block of N. Marengo Av. Suspect(s) entered the residence via unknown means. Loss: black Panasonic 46” TV.
Between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 4400 block of El Prieto Rd. Suspect(s) attempted to enter the residence by removing the window screen. Loss: none.
Between 11:00 AM and 3:30 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 100 block of E. Pine St. Suspect(s) entered the residence via the unlocked door. Loss: gold ring, black iPad.
3:05 PM – A petty theft occurred in the 1200 block of E. Mendocino St. Loss: 70lbs. of copper bars.

Friday, September 28th
1:30 PM – An assault with a deadly weapon (tool) occurred in the 400 block of W. Loma Alta Dr. Suspect described as a male, Hispanic, 5'4"-5'7" tall, 160-190 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes. A verbal altercation ensued between the suspect and the victim regarding the use of a construction tool. The suspect became irate, grabbed a tool being used by the victim and struck the victim on the head. Still attempting to identify the suspect. 
Between 8:00 PM and 3:00 PM (Saturday) – A residential burglary occurred in the 200 block of W. Loma Alta Dr. Suspect(s) entered the residence by the unsecured window. Loss: unknown at this time.

Saturday, September 29th
Between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 3000 block of Olive Ave. Suspect(s) entered the residence via prying the rear door. Loss: black computer 20”, black Vizio 34” TV, black Hannspree laptop, currency. 

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