Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALTADENA - Four residential burglaries, a petty theft from an unlocked vehicle and a vehicle burglary were reported in a nearly 12-hour period October 29, deputies said. The crimes were publicized in the Altadena Sheriff’s Station weekly crime blotter. A residential burglary occurred in the 1700 block of East Mendocino Street between 7:10 a.m. and 2 p.m. A suspect or suspects entered the home through unknown means. It is unclear what was stolen, deputies said. A residential burglary was reported in the 3600 block of Monterosa Drive between 10:55 a.m. and 8:35 p.m. A rear sliding glass door was shattered to gain entry. Jewelry was taken from the home in a yellow pillow case, deputies said. Another residential burglary was reported this one any 2000 block of Holliston Avenue between Noon and 3:30 p.m. Unknown suspects shattered a window and were able to disable a burglary alarm. It is unknown what was stolen.
A residential burglary was reported in the 1300 block of East Woodbury Road. between 2:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Jewelry was reported stolen from the home after an unknown number of suspects shattered a rear window. A black wallet containing credit cards was stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 2500 block of East Washington Boulevard between 5:50 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. deputies said. Unknown suspects burglarized a vehicle in the 900 block of East Woodbury Road Between 6:40 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. A window was shattered and a black messenger bag, brown Louis Vuitton wallets, cash and personal documents were stolen. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALTADENA - The first week of July saw three vehicle burglaries, three petty thefts from vehicles and a vehicle was even stolen, deputies said. half of the burglaries and petty thefts occurred through unlocked vehicles doors and one vehicle was accessed by breaking a window, according to the Altadena Sheriff’s Station. Tuesday, July 2:
8:37 a.m.: A vehicle burglary occurred near Altadena Drive and Roosevelt Avenue. A window was shattered to gain entry. The loss is unknown. Noon: A vehicle burglary occurred in the 1200 block of Sonoma Drive. The vehicle was entered by unknown means. Vehicle registration and an insurance card were taken. 8:00 p.m.: A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 2200 block of North Mar Vista Avenue. A brown Ferragamo wallet and currency were taken. 9:00 p.m.: A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 2200 block of North Mar Vista Avenue. A black/white Jansport backpack, silver calculator and a green notebook were taken. Wednesday, July 3 3:00 p.m.: A vehicle was reported stolen from the 1600 block of New York Drive. The vehicle is a red 1993 Chevrolet S10. Thursday, July 4 Midnight: A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 1200 block of Morada Place. A black portfolio, black socks, pink sunglasses and black Kate Spade prescription glasses were taken. Saturday, July 6 6:30 a.m.: A vehicle burglary occurred in the 500 block of West Woodbury Road. The vehicle was entered by unknown means. A gold necklace, gold St. Jude pendant, white gold wedding bands and engagement ring were taken. Written by AARON CASTREJON | CityWatch Editor ALTADENA - Six boys, ranging in age from 12 to 15, were found and arrested after fleeing their youth facility, burglarizing two home and fleeing deputies Sunday afternoon.
The boys were accused of taking several firearms, including handguns, rifles and a pellet gun from a home in the 500 block of Mountain View around 2:15 p.m. The boys then burglarized a second home in the 600 block of Mountain View, discovered one hour later, said Lt. Gary Harman of the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station. The boys were being cared for at the Sycamores School, 2933 El Nido Dr. in Altadena, Harman said. Deputies responding to the second burglary almost immediately detained a 13-year-old boy and later detained a second boy, possibly 12, Harman said. Two more boys fled the second home, but were later found in a containment area set up by responding deputies. The sixth outstanding boy later returned to Sycamores School. Staff notified deputies who took the boy into custody. All stolen weapons were recovered, Harman said. The boys, facing at least burglary charges, were taken to the Barry J. Nordof Juvenile Hall in Sylmar. Written by AARON CASTREJON | CityWatch Editor ALTADENA - At least one suspect is outstanding after a home burglary was reported Sunday afternoon, a Sheriff’s sergeant said.
Deputies are still searching for a suspect linked to a home burglary, which was reported at 3:15 p.m., said Sgt. Taylor of the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station. A wide containment search is in progress in the general area of Casitas Avenue and Figueroa Drive. Taylor had yet to speak to his field supervisor who is at the containment search to confirm how many teens were involved in the burglary and if weapons were taken in the home. According to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s radio traffic, multiple weapons, including what was initially described as an “AR,” likely referring to an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle. Several teens were initially reported in custody. |
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