Police Arrest Feb. Theft Suspect Who Stole Purse from Alhambra Assisted Living Facility

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

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ALHAMBRA - With the help of the Brea Police Department, Alhambra detectives located and arrested a suspect wanted for stealing an employee’s purse from an assisted living facility.

The burglary occurred February 20 at Atherton Baptist homes, 214 S. Atlantic Blvd., around 6:30 p.m. The suspect was caught on surveillance cameras entering the employee lounge and took the purse, according to the Alhambra Police Department.

The suspect then attempted to use the employee’s credit cards. It is not publicly known if he was successful in using them.

The suspect has since been booked on suspicion of burglary.