Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONTEBELLO - Police announced two failed attempts to loot and feloniously burglarize stores at the Shops at Montebello during George Floyd protests. Montebello Police learned of the planned looting of the Shops at Montebello, 2134 Montebello Towne Center, June 1. Officers worked in conjunction with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies and the California Highway Patrol to prevent looting from taking place, the Montebello Police Department said. The same was slated to take place June 2, but was thwarted by law enforcement again, Montebello Police said.
“The Montebello Police Department respects the rights of individuals to peacefully exercise their First Amendment rights. Our mission of protecting the community of Montebello and upholding the Constitution is our top priority and our sworn duty,” according to Montebello Police Chief Brad Keller.
Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor
MONTEBELLO - Two men were caught on camera taking property from two vehicles October 2.
The scene unfolded at 10:25 a.m. behind 2465 W. Whittier Blvd. at a business complex. Cash, a black leather purse and employment checks were stolen, according to the Montebello Police department. The suspects arrived in and fled in an older Toyota Tercel, which police determined was stolen, Montebello Police said.
One suspect is a Hispanic man in his 20s, stands 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall. He wore a mustache, grey hat, black sweatshirt and blue jean pants.
The second suspect is a Hispanic or Black man in his 20s. He wore a black t-shirt, camo shorts, black shoes and glasses. Anyone with information on the suspects is urged to call Montebello Police Detective Luis Martinez at 323-887-1242. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONTEBELLO - A burglary suspect was taken into custody with the help of a four-legged friend Wednesday afternoon. A Montebello Police K9 assisted with the suspect’s arrest at a residence in the 700 block of Bradshawe Street May 8. Police sent a public alert to residents around 10:40 a.m. warning them of police activity in the area.
The suspect reportedly barricaded inside the residence and refused to exit. It was unclear if the suspect was armed, Montebello Police said. The suspect apparently was taken into custody around 1 p.m. Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies assisted Montebello. |
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