 Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - In what is becoming a more common tool for burglars, a hidden camera was found planted in a residential yard June 17. The camera found in the 1900 block of S. Primrose Ave. was planted in a yard and was pointed at a house that was the scene of an attempted burglary, according to the Alhambra Police Department. The neighbor of the burglary victim discovered the camera nestled in some bushes. The victim’s burglary alarm company also received an alarm activation of an attempted break-in through the kitchen window earlier that day, according to the Alhambra Police Department. “Unfortunately, camouflage cameras are a tactic being used in residential burglaries. These cameras are strategically placed in discrete areas, such as bushes, to allow thieves to gather information about homeowners' daily routines to burglarize their homes,” according to the Alhambra Police Department in a written statement. Police offer some advice:
 Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - Two West Covina residents and a Los Angeles resident were arrested and booked on suspicion of residential burglary April 19.
Two suspects are accused of entering a residential rear yard in the 600 block of North Olive Avenue. They forced entry into a rear window while a third suspect knocked on the front door as a distraction, according to the Alhambra Police Department. Someone notified the Alhambra Police Department and as officers arrived to the house, one of the suspects jumped into a waiting vehicle and drove away, but were stopped. West Covina residents Jessica Vanessa Charris Rojas, 30, and Edson Rubio Diaz, 31 were taken into custody. Also arrested was Los Angeles resident David Murcea, 31. All three suspects have since been charged with first-degree burglary. Rubio and Murcea were released on bond. Charris remains in custody. All are scheduled for an appearance in Alhambra Superior Court May 15, according to Los Angeles County Superior Court records.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - A juvenile and three adults were arrested January 5, allegedly caught with more than $2500 worth of products taken from a CVS pharmacy.
The suspects fled CVS on Valley Boulevard, but officers located their vehicle westbound on Ramona towards Elm Street. It entered the westbound I-10 freeway and officers conducted a traffic stop at the Soto Street exit in Los Angeles, according to the Alhambra Police Department. After discovering the more than $2500 worth of products inside of the vehicle, officers learned the suspects allegedly committed the same crime in Monterey Park, according to the Alhambra Police Department. Eric Johnson, a 33-year-old Los Angeles man, Antoine Dewayne Martin, a 20-year-old Canoga Park man, Kamoriana Diamond Wilks, an 18-year-old Lancaster woman and a female juvenile were arrested. The three adult suspects were all booked and released, according to Los Angeles County booking records. The fate of the juvenile is not publicly known.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - Two Burglary suspects were arrested January 9, all because one suspect decided to play chicken and run.
The driver of a truck was stopped, accused of running a red light in the area of Commonwealth Avenue and Date Avenue some time around 10:15 p.m. As an officer approached the truck, the passenger bailed, according to the Alhambra Police Department. The officer gave chase and eventually the suspect was subdued. Jesse Ramos, 36, and Juan Ramon Alvarez, 57, were arrested. “Further investigation revealed that the suspects had just committed a burglary at Target moments before the stop,” according to the Alhambra Police Department in a written statement. At least one of the suspects was in possession of methamphetamine, according to the Alhambra Police Department. Both suspects were booked and released. They are scheduled to appear in the Alhambra Courthouse March 8.  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 - 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.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA – Two men burglarized a business April 9 and the suspects were caught on camera. The burglary was recorded in the early morning hours of April 9 at an undisclosed business in the 400 block of South Palm Avenue. The timestamp on the surveillance video showed the crime occurring around 1:37 a.m. Both men occupied a older maroon or red Honda CRV. Both suspects are men, possibly Hispanic, sporting goatees and are possibly between 25 and 30 years old. One suspect has a light complexion. The second suspect has a dark complexion and one tattoo each on his left and right calves. Anyone with information on this burglary is urged to call Alhambra Police Detective Alvarez at (626) 570-5187. Information can be provided anonymously by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org. Reference report number 22-12503.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - A man whom police said was undressed fled a home early Thursday after residents fought him off, according to the Alhambra Police Department.
John Anthony Patterson is accused of breaking into the home in the 200 block of North Olive Avenue February 24. Officers were called around 2:40 a.m., according to the Alhambra Police Department. “The homeowners reported that a male subject entered the residence, undressed, and entered their bedroom. The victims physically warded off the suspect by kicking him in the groin. The suspect fled the location on foot,” according to the Alhambra Police Department in a written statement. The female victims in the home were uninjured. Officers identified Patterson as the suspect. About eight hours later, officers were called to a home in the 300 block of North Curtis Avenue after a resident spotted a suspect in her rear yard. Officers allegedly recognized Patterson as they arrived and he ran. Multiple agencies assisted with finding Patterson: police departments from Monterey Park, San Gabriel, San Marino, an El Monte K9, Pasadena K9, Glendale K9, Pasadena Police helicopter and multiple unmanned aircraft systems, according to the Alhambra Police Department. Patterson could not be found during the multi-agency search, but Alhambra detectives remained to search the area and Patterson eventually emerged. He was arrested without further incident, according to the Alhambra Police Department. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call the Alhambra Police Department Investigations Division at 626-570-5157.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - Two women in their 20s were detained after crashing during a high-speed chase, Sheriff’s homicide investigators said Sunday. The women were contacted by an Alhambra Police officer at a storage facility on the 2000 block of West Mission Road January 5 around 3:30 a.m. for a burglary investigation. The driver of a vehicle allegedly accelerated at an Alhambra officer, forcing the officer to open fire, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau. The driver was struck in an extremity. She crashed while turning south onto Sixth Street and struck a retaining wall, Sheriff’s homicide investigators said.
It appeared a storage unit at the facility was burglarized, Sheriff’s homicide investigators said. The passenger was injured in the crash. Both suspects, only described as Hispanic women, were hospitalized for their injuries.  PHOTOS/Courtesy of the Alhambra Police Department. Written by AARON CASTREJON | CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - Two men were caught burglarizing the Coin Op Car Wash June 4.
The car wash, 2015 Valley Blvd., was burglarized around 3:45 a.m. One suspect pried open three bill dispensers while the second suspect acted as a lookout, Alhambra Police said. Alhambra Police did not state how much cash, or if any cash at all was taken. The suspects fled in a silver two-door vehicle, possibly a Toyota Corolla. One suspect is a Hispanic man, 30 years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 200 pounds and has a shaved head, heavy build and wore a red t-shirt and camouflage pants. The second suspect is a Hispanic man, 25 years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 180 pounds, has a medium build and wore a red and white hat, black t-shirt and blue jeans. Anyone with information on the suspects is urged to call the Alhambra Police Department Tip Line at 626-308-4875. You will remain anonymous. |
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