Monrovia Police: Eight catalytic converter thefts; Paychecks rerouted; Juvenile strikes officer; Car keyed, sugar possibly added to gas tank; and more...

[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for October 29 - November 4, 2026. 503 calls for service, 72 investigations, 5 mental evaluations, 10 traffic collisions, 24 arrests. - Brad Haugaard]

OCTOBER 29

Grand Theft

At 8:47 a.m., a victim in the 200 block of N. Canyon reported the catalytic converter to his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested

At 1:28 p.m., a disturbing male subject was reported in the 100 block of W. Foothill. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. An investigation revealed he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

Vehicle Burglary

At 4:40 p.m., a victim in the 700 block of W. Huntington reported that while she was in a store, an unknown subject smashed her vehicle window and took her property. This investigation is continuing.

Residential Burglary

At 5:31 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of N. Magnolia reported that her home was burglarized. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft

At 5:37 p.m., a caller in the 200 block of E. Colorado reported the catalytic converter to her vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested

At 10:19 p.m., while patrolling the 100 block of E. Lime an officer saw a subject who was displaying signs of intoxication. The officer made contact with the subject and confirmed that the subject was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

Drug Offense / Weapons Offense / Municipal Code Violation – Suspects Arrested

At 10:39 p.m., officers patrolling the 1600 block of S. Myrtle saw three subjects in a park after hours. The officers made contact with the subjects and found that one subject was in possession of controlled subjects, the second subject was in possession of a concealed dirk or dagger. All three subjects were arrested and taken into custody.

OCTOBER 30

Grand Theft

At 2:45 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of Los Angeles reported suspicious noises outside. Officers arrived and discovered that a catalytic converter was stolen from a resident’s vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft

At 9:52 a.m., a victim in the 400 block of W. Walnut reported the catalytic converter to hs vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft

At 2:52 p.m., a caller in the 200 block of Fig reported the catalytic converter to his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Battery

At 7:05 p.m., a battery was reported near a bus stop in the 1600 block of S. Myrtle. Officers arrived and made contact with the victim who reported that an unknown male subject pushed him and fled. This investigation is continuing.

Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested

At 10:42 p.m., a caller in the 900 block of W. Duarte requested a welfare check on a subject sitting inside his parked vehicle. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. The subject was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

Court Order Violation – Suspect Arrested

At 11:59 p.m., officers responded to an establishment in the 400 block of S. Myrtle regarding a court order violation. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties. An investigation revealed a female subject entered the establishment and confronted a male subject who had a court order against her. She was arrested and taken into custody.

OCTOBER 31

Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested

At 11:52 a.m., an officer patrolling the 200 block of W. Foothill made contact with a subject who was in possession of drug paraphernalia. She was arrested and taken into custody.

Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested

At 3:27 p.m., an employee from a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a shoplifting incident. Officers arrived and made contact with the suspect. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

Public Intoxication / Battery on Police Officer – Suspect Arrested

At 9:02 p.m., a caller in the 800 block of S. Myrtle reported a female subject laying on a sidewalk. Officers arrived and made contact with her. It was determined she was a female juvenile who was heavily intoxicated, she was transported to a hospital for treatment. During that time several juveniles arrived, two of the juveniles displayed signs of intoxication. One of the juveniles became combative when the officers attempted to detain her. She was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

Vandalism / Battery on a Police Officer

At 9:45 p.m., a caller in the 300 block of S. Myrtle reported a group of juveniles spray-painting a wall. Officers arrived and saw a group of juveniles fleeing the area. Two female juveniles were located and detained. During the detention, one physically resisted and struck the officer. They were transported to the MPD jail and their parents were notified. This investigation is continuing.

NOVEMBER 1

Grand Theft

At 11:46 a.m., a victim in the 200 block of N. Mountain reported property stolen from his residence. This investigation is continuing.

NOVEMBER 2

Vehicle Burglary

At 6:17 a.m., a caller in the 900 block of S. Fifth reported a window of his vehicle was shattered and property was taken. This investigation is continuing.

Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested

At 10:29 a.m., while patrolling the 100 block of E Lime, an officer made contact with a female subject. She was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. She was arrested and taken into custody.

Grand Theft

At 11:46 a.m., a victim in the 100 block of W. Pomona reported property was stolen from his garage. This investigation is continuing.

Theft from Vehicle

At 11:55 a.m., a caller in the 700 block of W. Huntington reported her backpack was stolen from his unlocked vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft / Pursuit

At 3:46 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Monrovista regarding a catalytic converter theft in progress. As an officer arrived, he observed a vehicle speed out of the area. As a secondary officer arrived, a pursuit ensued and was quickly terminated. The suspect vehicle was later recovered. This investigation is continuing.

NOVEMBER 3

Trespassing – Suspect Arrested

At 7:21 a.m., officers patrolling the 700 block of W. Chestnut saw a male subject loitering. The officer made contact with the subject and discovered the subject had been trespassed from the location. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Grand Theft

At 7:44 a.m., a victim in the 300 block of S. Magnolia reported the catalytic converter to her vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft

At 10:27 a.m., a resident in the 400 block of Los Angeles reported the catalytic converter to his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

NOVEMBER 4

Vandalism

At 9:59 a.m., a victim in the area of Cherry and Magnolia reported that an unknown subject keyed his vehicle and possibly put sugar in the gas tank. This investigation is continuing.

Battery

At 11:28 a.m., a father in the 200 block of E. Pomona reported that his son had assaulted him. Officers arrived and made contact with the father and son. An investigation revealed the son battered the father and the father had visible injuries to his face. It was determined the son was danger to himself and others. He was transported to a medical facility for an evaluation. This investigation is continuing.

Fraud

At 12:45 p.m., officers were alerted that a victim in the 700 block of W. Duarte was scammed. An investigation revealed the victim’s account had been hacked and his paychecks were being re-routed to an unknown account. This investigation is continuing.

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