SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | December 20 – 26, 2022

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(Hundred block given in place of exact address)

The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An alert and well-informed citizen makes you less of a target to a criminal. Remember: call the South Pasadena Police Department to report any suspicious activity.

THEFT

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• 12-20-22, 12:22 PM, 700 block of Mission. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Male, Black, 20 – 30 years, wearing a black and red jacket, black pants. LOSS: Wallet. 

• 12-20-22, 1:26 PM, 600 block of Fair Oaks (Bristol Farms). Suspect takes loss and leaves store without paying. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Male, Black, 25 – 30 years, wearing a black jacket and black pants. LOSS: Liquor, food items, medication.

• 12-15-22, 3:00 PM to 12-16-22, 9:00 AM, 1100 block of Huntington. ’05 Lexus. Suspect(s) cut and remove loss from victim’s vehicle. LOSS: Catalytic converter.

• 12-21-22, 4:30 AM, 1100 block of Meridian. Suspect(s) take loss from victim’s property. LOSS: Plants, lights.

12-21-22, 9:15 AM to 9:36 AM, 900 block of Fair Oaks (Rite Aid). Suspect takes loss and leaves store without paying. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Male, Black, 6’0”, average weight, wearing a black shirt and black pants. LOSS: Liquor. 

• 12-21-22, 12:12 PM, 600 block of Brent. Suspect takes loss from victim’s front porch. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Female, White, 30 years, wearing a black bralette, jean overalls, and black purse. LOSS: Parcel package.

• 12-21-22, 1:25 PM, 1700 block of Garfield (Ralphs). Suspect takes loss and leaves store without paying. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Male, White, approximately 20 years, wearing a black hat, black shirt, tan shorts, and camo army backpack. LOSS: Liquor.

• 12-21-22, 8:00 AM to 12-22-22, 11:00 AM, 1400 block of Indiana. ’01 Jeep Cherokee. Suspect(s) cut and remove loss from victim’s vehicle. LOSS: Catalytic converter.

• 12-21-22, 6:00 PM to 12-22-22, 5:30 AM, 200 block of Monterey. Suspect(s) cut pipe in an attempt to remove locked motorcycle. LOSS: None.

• 12-22-22, 12:50 PM to 1:04 PM, 1100 block of Fair Oaks (Vons). Suspects take loss and leave store without paying. SUSPECT DESCRIPTIONS: S1Male, Hispanic, wearing a blue hoodie and blue jeans, S2Male, Hispanic, wearing a burgundy shirt and gray or white sweats, S3Female, Hispanic, wearing a white tank top and blue jeans, S4 – Male, Hispanic, wearing a green hoodie and blue jeans, S5Female, Hispanic, wearing a green hoodie and black pants. LOSS: Liquor. 

• 12-25-22, 10:15 AM to 10:30 AM, 1500 block of Fremont (Holy Family Church). Suspect takes unattended loss from table. LOSS: Cell phone.

• 12-19-22, 7:30 AM to 12-24-22, 3:00 PM, 600 block of Alta Vista. ’08 Toyota Prius. Suspect(s) cut and remove loss from victim’s vehicle. LOSS: Catalytic converter.

• 12-25-22, 6:30 PM to 6:45 PM, 1300 block of Spruce. Suspect(s) take loss from victim’s unlocked vehicle. LOSS: Power tools.

ASSAULT

• 12-23-22, 5:14 PM, 900 block of Fair Oaks (Rite Aid). Suspect throws store items at employees. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Female, 31 years, Altadena.

• 12-24-22, 3:01 PM to 4:08 PM, Orange Grove/Mission. Suspect gets into a physical altercation with victim and brandishes a knife. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 49 years.

DUI 12-20-22, 9:39 PM, South Pasadena/Columbia. Officers respond to a disturbing the peace call and find a driver to be under the influence of alcohol. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 23 years, Artesia.

VANDALISM

• 12-20-22, 1:20 AM, 400 block of Prospect Circle. Suspect(s) throw eggs at victim’s residence and shatter a window.

• 12-17-22, 12:00 PM to 12-20-22, 8:00 AM, 1300 block of Brunswick. Suspect(s) damage victim’s lawn and ornaments.

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 

• 12-24-22, 8:45 PM, 800 block of Mission (South Pasadena Public Works). Suspect(s) gain entry by jumping over a wall. LOSS: Tools.

• 12-26-22, 7:20 AM, 1000 block of Mission (Mike and Anne’s). Suspect(s) gain entry into business by smashing glass front door. LOSS: Unknown.

• 12-26-22, 7:33 AM, 700 block of Fair Oaks (Ken’s Shoes). Suspect(s) gain entry into business by smashing glass window. LOSS: Unknown.

FRAUD

12-21-22, 2:15 PM, 1700 block of Garfield (Ralphs). Suspect(s) take loss from victim’s pocket and makes several unauthorized transactions. LOSS: Phone, wallet, driver’s license, bank cards, miscellaneous cards.

TRAFFIC COLLISIONS

Injury Traffic Collision

• 12-20-22, 8:31 AM, Garfield/Monterey.

• 12-16-22, 7:50 AM, 1200 block of Fair Oaks.

Non-injury Traffic Collision

• 12-21-22, 1:26 PM, 1500 block of Marengo.

• 12-21-22, 3:33 PM, 500 block of Orange Grove. Assisted with info exchange.

• 12-22-22, 10:36 AM, 2000 block of Fremont.

• 12-22-22, 11:04 AM, Fremont/Huntington. Assisted with info exchange.

• 12-23-22, 11:30 AM, Fremont/Alhambra. Hit and run.

• 12-23-22, 2:43 PM, Fremont/El Centro.

• 12-23-22, 4:53 PM, 1500 block of El Centro.

• 12-23-22, 6:42 PM, 2000 block of Maycrest.

• 12-26-22, 12:05 PM, 700 block of Monterey. Assisted with info exchange.

• 12-26-22, 1:40 PM, 300 block of Fremont.