Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

ALHAMBRA - Police caught a theft suspect Thursday who apparently had merchandise taken from a Harbor Freight Tools.

Johnny Longoria, a Whittier resident, was caught in possession of the stolen tools and was driving with a suspended license, according to the Alhambra Police Department.

Officers were conducting a surveillance operation near Valley Boulevard and Curtis Avenue due to a rise thefts, according to the Alhambra Police Department.

“During the investigation, it was discovered that Longoria was also connected to a previous grand theft incident in July. Merchandise from another Harbor Freight store in Whittier was found in his vehicle,” according to the Alhambra Police Department in a written statement.

Longoria, 24, is being held in lieu of $100,000 bail at the Inmate Reception Center in Los Angeles. His next scheduled court appearance is October 5 in Alhambra Municipal Court.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

ALHAMBRA - Surveillance cameras caught a man and a woman in the act of stealing tires from a vehicle July 27.

The theft of tires from a silver Kia sedan occurred in the 2400 block of Avondale Drive, according to the Alhambra Police Department.

The man is described as a Latino in his 30s. He wore a red shirt, brown pants and black and white shoes.

The woman is described as a Latina in her 30s. She wore a red tank top with black shorts.

Anyone with information on this theft is urged to call the Alhambra Police Department investigations tip line at 626-308-4875. Callers can remain anonymous.