Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

ALHAMBRA - More than $1600 in merchandise was stolen from Kohl’s October 18.

The thefts were caught on surveillance camera. Three males and one female took 18 pairs of Levi's jeans, 11 Dodger T-shirts, and 5 Champion hooded sweatshirts, according to the Alhambra Police Department.

All four suspects fled in a gray Nissan Rogue with license plate 8AYM950.

One suspect is a Latino man who stands 5 feet 7 inches tall. He has a thin build, short brown hair and wore a black face mask, orange/black/gray jacket and black pants.

A second suspect is a Latino male who stands 6 feet tall, weighs 230 pounds, has facial hair, tattoos and wore a gray Jordan baseball hat, a gray shirt and dark pants.

A third suspect is a Latino male who stands 5 feet 6 inches, has a medium build, tattoos on both arms and wore a black baseball hat, black shirt and dark shorts.

The fourth suspect, a Latino female, stands 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs 150 pounds, has black hair and wore all black clothing.

Anyone with information on this incident is urged to call the Alhambra Police Investigations Tip Line at (626) 308-4875, reference report number 23-39025. Callers can remain anonymous.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

ALHAMBRA - Homicide investigators are assisting Alhambra Police with a shooting investigation after an officer shot and wounded a suspect Thursday.

The incident was reported at 5:37 a.m. at South Meridian Avenue and West Commonwealth Avenue Thursday, October 26 near Emery Park Elementary School.

The suspect, only described as an adult male, was hospitalized. His condition is not immediately known.

“Due to active law enforcement investigation on Commonwealth & Meridian. The incident did NOT occur on campus,” according to the Alhambra Unified School District.

Emery Park Elementary School is closed Thursday and is expected to open October 27.

The circumstances leading to the shooting are not immediately clear.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

ALHAMBRA - Narcotics and stolen items were reportedly found inside a stolen vehicle allegedly driven by a man who led officers on a pursuit October 18.

Los Angeles resident Jose Luis Vargas refused to stop for officers in the area of Garfield Avenue and Glendon way. Officers pursued the suspect and located the abandoned vehicle in a cul-de-sac at Irving Street and Sixth Street. The suspect was seen running towards the Atherton senior living complex, according to the Alhambra Police Department.

During a perimeter search, Vargas was found hiding next to a water heater and was taken into custody.

“During a vehicle search, several baggies of methamphetamine, oxycodone, and heroin were found along with several checks payable and ID cards belonging to different individuals. Additionally, the vehicle Vargas was driving was discovered to be stolen,” according to the Alhambra Police Department in a written statement.

Vargas, 37, was charged in Alhambra Superior Court with misdemeanor hit and run, driving a stolen vehicle and felony reckless evading. He pleaded not guilty to all three charges, according to Los Angeles County Superior Court records.