Weekly Crime Summary October 2 to October 8, 2018

The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena.

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An alert and well-informed citizen makes you less of a target to a criminal. Call the South Pasadena Police Department at (626) 403-7297 to report any suspicious activity.

STOLEN VEHICLE

  • 10-7-18, 10:20 a.m. to 11:09 a.m., 1700 block of State. ’09 Hyundai Sonata.
  • 10-7-18, 4 p.m. to 4:21 p.m., 1300 block of Monterey. ’99 Ford F250.
  • 10-5-18, 7:30 p.m. to 10-6-18, 7:30 a.m., 1200 block of Pine (attempt). ’98
  • Honda CRV. Suspect(s) gain entry to victim’s vehicle through unknown means and attempt to start the vehicle by forcing a key into the ignition. Suspect(s) fails to start vehicle and instead takes loss. LOSS: Fanny pack, jewelry.

 

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RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE

  • 10-2-18, 4:51 a.m., 1500 block of Mission. ’17 GMC Savana. Officers respond to a call regarding a subject slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle. Suspect is found to have taken vehicle without owner’s consent. Suspect Arrested: Female, White, 58 years, Los Angeles.

 

THEFT

  • 10-2-18, 6:30 a.m. to 10-3-18, 8:45 a.m., 900 block of Fair Oaks. Suspect(s) tamper with a newspaper vending machine and take loss. Loss: Cash.
  • 10-3-18, 2:30 a.m., 150 block of Monterey. ’06 Toyota Prius. Suspects takes loss from victim’s vehicle. Suspect Description: S1Male, tall, heavy weight, wearing black ski mask, gray jacket with hood. S2Male, tall, heavy weight, wearing a black ski mask, blue or black jacket with hood. Suspect Vehicle Descripton: Blue subcompact car. Loss: Catalytic converter.
  • 10-3-18, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., 700 block of Meridian. ‘01 Ford F150. Suspect takes loss from the bed of victim’s vehicle. Suspect Description: Male, wearing a white shirt, gray shorts. Loss: Tools.
  • 10-3-18, 9:56 p.m., 1700 block of Spruce. ’17 Tesla Model S. Suspects take loss from victim’s unlocked vehicle. Suspect Description: S1Male, thin build, wearing a hooded sweater, black pants. S2Male, thin build, wearing a hooded sweater, white shoes. Loss: Cash.
  • 10-4-18, 4:50 p.m., 1100 block of Fair Oaks (Vons). Suspect places loss in bag and leaves store without paying. Suspect Arrested: Male, Hispanic, 30 years, Los Angeles. Loss: Deodorant.
  • 10-7-18, 6:10 a.m., 1000 block of Orange Grove. Suspect takes loss from victim’s front porch. Suspect Description: Male, White, slender build, wearing a gray shirt, black pants, red and white plaid shirt, tattoo on left bicep, riding a bicycle. Loss: Package.
  • 9-27-18, 4:12 a.m. to 4:14 a.m., 1800 block of State. Suspect gains entry to apartment complex by unknown means and takes loss. Loss: Packages.

 

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY

  • 10-2-18, 5:40 p.m. to 6:10 p.m., 1600 block of Garfield (YMCA). Suspect(s) break the lock securing victim’s locker and take loss. Loss: Jewelry, watch, wallet.

 

ASSAULT

  • 10-3-18, 7:26 p.m. to 8:02 p.m., 400 block of Raymondale. Suspect gets into an argument and pushes victim.

POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

  • 10-4-18, 1:53 a.m., 800 block of Stoney. Officers contact and find suspect to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Suspect Arrested: Male, 21 years, Los Angeles.
  • 10-5-18, 7:04 p.m., Raymond Hill/Mockingbird. Officers contact and find suspect to be in possession of methamphetamine for sale, burglary tools, and stolen property. Suspect Arrested: Male, Asian, 37 years, Los Angeles.

VANDALISM

  • 10-3-18, 7:30 p.m. to 10-4-18, 7 a.m., 200 block of Fair Oaks. Suspect throws a rock and breaks victim’s window.

FRAUD BY FALSE PRETENSE

  • 10-3-18, 3:00 p.m. to 6 p.m., 100 block of Monterey. Suspect poses as a Social Security Administration employee and calls victim. Suspect says that victim’s social security number was used to conduct suspicious activities and is being investigated by various federal law enforcement agencies. Victim is told to withdraw funds before account is frozen and to purchase Bitcoins.

IDENTITY THEFT/CREDIT CARD FRAUD/CHECK FRAUD

  • 10-5-18, 5:29 p.m., 1100 block of Fair Oaks. Suspect attempts to cash a fictitious check. Suspect Arrested: Male, Black, 41 years, Los Angeles.

DUI

  • 10-6-18, 3:24 a.m., Orange Grove/Orange Grove. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. Suspect Arrested: Male, Hispanic, 30 years, Los Angeles.
  • 10-7-18, 1:49 a.m., Orange Grove/Orange Grove. Suspect is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. Suspect Arrested: Male, White, 58 years, Los Angeles.
  • 10-7-18, 1:47 a.m., Meridian/El Centro. Subject is stopped for a traffic violation and found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. Subject Arrested: Male, juvenile.