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Crime & Safety

Crime Blotter: Armed Robbery, Burglary, Vandalism

A week in crime in Altadena.

Blotter information provided by Lt. Michael White of the Altadena Sheriff's Station.

Saturday, August 11th
Between 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1400-block of Edgecliff Lane. Suspect(s) entered the residence by shattering the rear glass door. Loss: none.

Monday, August 13th
10:30 AM – An armed robbery occurred at Ventura Street & Glenrose Avenue. Suspect male, black, 15-20 years old, black hair, brown eyes, white t-shirt, black shorts, white Air Jordan shoes, riding a bicycle. Suspect approached the victim and asked where he was from. The suspect got off his bicycle and brought out a red pocket knife. The victim, fearing for his safety, gave his cell phone and money to the suspect. The suspect grabbed the items and fled eastbound on Ventura Street. Loss: black LG Verizon cell phone and $2.
10:45 AM – A petty theft of a bicycle occurred at Super King, 2260 N. Lincoln Avenue. Loss: silver/blue Schwinn 21-speed bicycle. Bicycle had been left unsecured.

Tuesday, August 14th
Between 8:00 AM, August 5th, and 10:00 AM, August 14th – A residential burglary occurred in the 1400-block of Edgecliff Lane. Suspect(s) entered the residence by shattering the rear glass door. Loss: black Bushnell binoculars.

Wednesday, August 15th
Between 5:00 PM and 7:15 AM (Thursday) – A petty theft occurred in the 2100-block of N. Marengo Avenue. Loss: construction items – (2) wood picks, (2) hammers, black wheel barrel.
Between 8:00 PM and 12:00 AM (Thursday) – A residential burglary occurred in the 2800-block of N. Marengo Avenue. Unknown method of entry. Loss: Ryobi drill. Suspect possibly known. 

Thursday, August 16th
2:00 AM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 2000-block of Lovila Lane. Suspect identified. 
Between 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM – A petty theft occurred at Burbank Elementary School, 2046 N. Allen Avenue. Suspect(s) stole currency from the victim’s wallet which was in the school office. Loss: $85.

Friday, August 17th
Between 3:18 PM and 5:00 PM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 2200-block of N. Altadena Drive. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by shattering the passenger side window. Loss: gold/white purse, personal documents.

Saturday, August 18th
Between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM – A petty theft of a bicycle occurred in the 300-block of W. Mariposa Street. Loss: black w/black rims OP beach cruiser.

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