[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for May 31 - June 3. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events.
Vandalism in Progress
On May 31 at 10:23 p.m., an officer responded to the report of vandalism in progress in the 1300 block of South Shamrock. The reporting party was on the southwest corner of Shamrock and Evergreen when he saw a male subject vandalize the city mural under the freeway overpass. The witness was able to get the license plate number of the suspect's vehicle and called police. An officer responded to the address where the vehicle is registered, but did not find the vehicle. The investigation is continuing.
Fire Assist
On June 1 at 9:44 a.m., fire and police personnel responded to a business in the 800 block of Royal Oaks regarding a possible Hazmat situation, resulting from the mixing of chemicals. Employees were evacuated and the Monrovia Fire Department checked the building. The area was contained by the Fire Department and Los Angeles County Hazmat was requested and responded to the incident.
Vehicle Burglary
On June 1 at 11:18 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 100 block of North Myrtle. The female victim had parked and locked her vehicle in her assigned parking stall in the rear of the complex on May 28. When she returned to her vehicle on May 30, she found the rear passenger-side window had been smashed and her green purse had been taken from the rear floorboard. Investigation continuing.
Vandalism - Suspects Arrested
On June 2 at 1:38 a.m., an officer was on patrol heading eastbound on Evergreen towards Myrtle when he saw a vehicle stopped by the freeway onramp. A subject exited the passenger side of the vehicle, tagged the wall, stepped back into the vehicle and the driver drove away. The officer conducted a traffic stop and arrested the two suspects for vandalism; one of the suspects was also charged with transporting a controlled substance and open container.
Vehicle Burglary
On June 2 at 8:27 a.m., the victim of a vehicle burglary came to the Monrovia Police Department lobby to file a report. An expensive pair of shoes were stolen from her vehicle. She parked and locked her vehicle in her assigned stall in the 200 block of South Primrose. When she returned to her vehicle the next day, she found the shoes had been stolen from the vehicle. Investigation continuing.
Theft from a Vehicle
On June 3 at 9:48 a.m., a vehicle theft was reported in the 200 block of El Nido. The victim parked his vehicle in the driveway, but could not remember if he locked the doors. When he returned to his vehicle about three hours later, his trunk was open. He did not think anything of it until later in the day when he noticed several items missing from inside the car. Investigation continuing.
