During the week of Sunday, September 20th, to Saturday September 26th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 303 calls for service.
Sunday, September 20th:
9:08 AM – Arrest, Suspended/Revoked driver’s license, Orange Grove Ave. and Michillinda Ave. A motorist was stopped for a traffic violation. A records check revealed the driver’s license was suspended or revoked. The driver was arrested, issued a citation, and released on a written promise to appear.
10:12 AM – Arrest, Suspended/Revoked driver’s license, 400 block N. Michillinda Ave. A motorist was stopped for a traffic violation. A records check revealed the driver’s license was suspended or revoked. The driver was arrested, issued a citation, and released on a written promise to appear.
2:14 PM – Arrest, Suspended/Revoked driver’s license, Sears Way, West of Michillinda Ave… A motorist was stopped for a traffic violation. A records check revealed the driver’s license was suspended or revoked. The driver was arrested, booked at Sierra Madre Police Department, and released on a written promise to appear.
Monday, September 21st:
8:52 AM – Identify Theft, 600 block of East Orange Grove Ave. A realtor found a note posted on the front door of a home listed for sale. The note was addressed to UPS and Fed Ex, telling them to leave the packages on the porch for a fictitious family, who was purportedly moving in. Several personal items were placed at the front door to make it appear a new family was moving in. It appeared that identity thieves had fraudulently ordered goods to be delivered by UPS or Fed Ex to the Orange Grove location where the suspects would later return and take the packages. The investigation is continuing.
Wednesday, September 23rd:
10:15 AM – Grand Theft, 400 block Adams Street. Five golf clubs were stolen from an open garage. The crime occurred between 5:00 pm, Sunday, 9/20/2009 and 10:15 am, Wednesday, 9/23/2009. Stolen were 2 Titleist Fairway Woods, 1 Hogan Hybrid, 1 Ping Putter and 1 Suit Driver. The loss was estimated at $900.00.
Thursday, September 24th:
9:02 AM – Petty Theft, 50 block N Lima St. Misc items were stolen from a vehicle parked in front of the residence. The crime occurred sometime between 8:00 pm, Tuesday 09/22/2009 and 8:30 am, Wednesday, 09/23/2009. Stolen were 1 black “Game Boy”, 5 music CD’s in a black and gold child’s purse and 1 Light blue metal case with 8 CD’s. The loss was estimated at $300.00.
Saturday, September 26th:
9:00 AM – Vehicle Burglary, 300 block N. Lima St. Misc items were stolen from a vehicle parked in front of the residence. The crime occurred between 10:00 pm, Friday, 09/25/2009 and 9:00 am, Saturday 09/26/2009. Stolen were 1 Apple I-Phone, 1 wallet, 1 personal check, and 5 misc credit cards. The loss is estimated at $450.00.
7:12 PM – Attempted Residential Burglary, 500 Block N. Hermosa Ave. Unknown persons entered part of a residence under construction without the owner’s permission. The loss is unknown at this time. This case is pending further investigation.