Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor DUARTE - Burglars broke their way into a Mediterranean restaurant March 26 and took a reported $13,000 in cash.
The burglary occurred at Janet’s, 1402 Huntington Dr., just after 4 a.m. The suspects, wearing face masks, dark hoodies and dark pants, were caught on surveillance video as they forced their way through the front entrance and made their way to a cash register and safe, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Temple Station. “The suspects used a skill saw to cut open the safe and took money bags from inside,” according to the Sheriff’s Temple Station in a written statement. The suspects escaped in a possible gray Volvo sedan. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor DUARTE - A suspect or suspects took off with expensive property after shattering a rear glass sliding door March 10.
The home burglary occurred in the 1900 block of Royal Oaks Drive. The burglary is believed to have occurred between 1:30 p.m. and 2:18 p.m. Approximately $70,000 in jewelry and purses were stolen, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Detectives state no surveillance video is available. It is unclear if anyone obtained a description of any suspects. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor DUARTE - Two male suspects fled with an iPhone 13 after demanding it from their victim January 29.
The strong arm robbery occurred around 3 p.m. at Lena Valenzuela Park, 2120 S. Mountain Ave. The victim, fearing for his safety, surrendered the iPhone and fled. The loss was $1,050, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Temple Station. The only description of the suspects labeled them as Latino. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor DUARTE – A suspect fled the scene of a Crash November 5 after reportedly threatening his passenger with a knife and punching the passenger.
The suspect and passenger met at a party in Pomona around 5 p.m. that same day. The suspect drove the passenger to Duarte and without notice, the suspect placed a knife to the victim’s neck, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Temple Station. The crash happened in the 2200 block of Huntington Drive. “The suspect drove while holding a knife to the victim’s neck and then the suspect punched the victim several times, causing him to collide with another vehicle,” according to the Sheriff’s Temple Station in a written statement. It is unclear if the suspect was ever identified to law enforcement and arrested. The suspect fled the crash and was last seen at a nearby gas station. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor DUARTE – Deputies searched for a gunman who shot at someone in a neighborhood Saturday night.
The shooting occurred in the area of Shrode Avenue and Broderick Avenue around 6 p.m., according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s radio traffic. The suspect was described as a Latino man, 18 to 30 years old. He wore a blue hooded sweatshirt, blue shorts and has neck tattoos and a mustache. The suspect was armed with a 9-milimeter handgun. The victim told deputies he does not claim any gang membership. It is not immediately clear if a motive was learned.
Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor
DUARTE - Two 17-year-olds were hospitalized Thursday night, reportedly found without their pulse and not breathing inside a home.
Deputies were called to the home at 8:55 p.m. November 3. Family members found the teens in the home on Bettyhill Avenue just north of Treefern Drive, according to Sgt. Leyba of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Temple Station.
Suspecting a possible Fentanyl overdose, deputies readied doses of Nalaxone, known by the brand name Narcan, and deployed the opioid inhibitor once on scene, according to Sheriff’s radio traffic.
“The deputies administered three cans of Narcan, because it was believed it was a possible Fentanyl overdose. Deputies also performed chest compressions until firefighters arrived, according to Sheriff’s radio traffic. Leyba did not know the current condition for the teens and said deputies were still determining what was behind the overdose. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor DUARTE – Pharmacy supplies were taken during an early-morning burglary July 15.
The burglary occurred at a pharmacy at 931 Buena Vista St., just before 6 a.m. Doors to the east side of the building were pried open and a suspect or suspects stole the property, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Temple Station. The loss was unknown at the time of the report. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor DUARTE – Additional patrols have been added to all Duarte neighborhoods after a man reportedly dressed as an Amazon delivery worker stole a package from a home, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced June 21.
A suspect in an Amazon delivery shirt was caught on surveillance video “appearing to impersonate an Amazon delivery driver,” according to the City of Duarte. The incident was recorded June 16 in the 2500 block of Elda Street at 3:30 p.m. ”Witnesses reported that the man was sitting in his vehicle waiting on the street for the Amazon delivery driver, and after the delivery came, he followed to steal the package,” according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in a written statement. The suspect drove in a yellow Kia EV6. Deputies ask residents to be vigilant, but to refrain from confronting strangers. Report suspicious persons, vehicles and to write down a license plate number if it is available. Report possible crimes in progress to the Sheriff’s Temple Station at 626-448-9861. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor DUARTE - Administrators at an arts school cancelled Thursday classes after a perceived threat in which a student allegedly joked about taking a gun to school.
California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley, 1401 Highland Ave., announced in a message to parents Wednesday night that classes June 2 would be cancelled and a decision on how students could make up final exams would be made. “We wanted to inform you that it has been reported that a student made what was described by witnesses as a “joke” about bringing a gun to school tomorrow,” according to CSArts in the parents message. The scheduled graduation pre-rehearsal was also cancelled. “We have shared the reports with law enforcement and are in the process of completing a full investigation into the allegations,” according to CSArts in the parents message. Several attempts to speak with Det. Sgt. Richard Lewis of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Temple Station were unsuccessful. It is unclear if the student was cited or arrested, or even located. California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley boasts itself as a public charter school, offering college preparatory education. CSArts is a tuition-free donation-dependent school, made possible through a public-private partnership with the Duarte Unified School District, according to the CSArts website. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor DUARTE – A burglar or burglars ransacked a home Friday May 13 and took approximately $166,000 in money and jewelry, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said.
The burglary occurred between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. in the 1800 block of Orange Grove Road. A rear glass sliding door was shattered to gain entry to the home. It was not clear of a suspect vehicle was seen fleeing the area. |
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