Dinner at Knight Cap, the Mexican-style restaurant on the east side of Myrtle just south of Lime. Got the Tacos for $13 and a beer for $8. Very tasty.
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Knight Cap
Dinner at Knight Cap, the Mexican-style restaurant on the east side of Myrtle just south of Lime. Got the Tacos for $13 and a beer for $8. Very tasty.
Monrovia Police: Bear strolls into house; Shoplifter shoves employee, becomes robber; Nitrous oxide found during traffic stop; Drunk man caught urinating outside; Burglar tools found at hotel; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for June 24 – 30, 2026. 522 calls for service, 77 investigations, 4 mental evaluations, 3 traffic collisions, 22 arrests. - Brad Haugaard]
JUNE 24
Burglary Tools – Suspect Arrested
At 2:53 a.m., officers were dispatched to a hotel in the 700 block of W. Huntington regarding a male subject trying to break into a room. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. An investigation revealed the subject damaged a door and window. The caller did not desire prosecution. The subject was found to be in possession of burglary tools.
Theft – Suspect Arrested
At 4:11 p.m., an employee from a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a female subject concealing merchandise. Officers arrived and located her. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
At 7:52 p.m., a domestic violence incident was reported in the 1600 block of S. Magnolia. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed the suspect and the victim were involved in a verbal altercation when the suspect pushed the victim and the argument then became physical. The victim was able to flee. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
At 9:26 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 200 block of W. Foothill regarding a domestic violence incident. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed a verbal altercation became physical when the suspect pushed the victim, causing her to hit her head against the car window. He was arrested and taken into custody.
JUNE 25
Attempt Grand Theft
At 4:53 p.m., a victim in the 100 block of Spanner reported seeing a subject attempt to steal the catalytic converter to his vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud
At 5:49 p.m., an owner of a business in the 400 block of W. Foothill called to report a male subject was attempting cash a fraudulent check. The subject was gone prior to officers' arrival. This investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 9:50 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Myrtle and Lime saw a male subject yelling at passersby and acting belligerent. He was contacted and it was determined he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
JUNE 26
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 1:47 a.m., a caller in the 1300 block of Orange reported a suspicious subject looking into residences. An officer arrived, located the subject and made contact with him. A computer search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
At 9:35 p.m., officers responded to a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington regarding a shoplifting incident. Officers arrived, located and made contact with the suspect. An investigation revealed he took merchandise without paying. He was arrested and taken into custody.
JUNE 27
Drug Offense – Suspects Arrested
At 2:13 a.m., while patrolling the area of Myrtle and Cherry an officer saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. An investigation revealed an occupant was in possession of nitrous oxide with the intent to inhale it. Another occupant was found to have a warrant for his arrest. They were both arrested and taken into custody.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 2:52 a.m., a caller in the area of Mountain and Hurstview requested a welfare check on a male subject lying on the roadway. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject who was determined to be too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Shoplifting
At 2:02 p.m., an employee from a store in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a shoplifting in progress. The suspect was gone prior to officers' arrival. This investigation is continuing.
JUNE 28
Grand Theft
At 9:09 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of Montana called to report his electric bike stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Robbery
At 4:19 p.m., an employee from a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a shoplifting incident. An investigation revealed the suspect grabbed merchandise, pushed an employee and fled without paying. This investigation is continuing.
JUNE 29
Weapon Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 2:36 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Evergreen and Magnolia saw a male and female subject commit a traffic violation. The officer made contact with the subjects. An investigation revealed the male subject was in possession of a weapon. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Missing Person
At 3:09 p.m., a female subject walked into the MPD lobby to report her brother missing. He was entered as missing. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
At 4:15 p.m., an employee from a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a male subject walked into the store and stole merchandise. The subject was gone prior to officers' arrival. This investigation is continuing.
JUNE 30
Theft
At 2:04 p.m., a victim in the 600 block of W. Huntington reported his bike stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Theft – Suspect Arrested
At 2:10 p.m., a Loss Prevention Officer for a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a female subject concealed merchandise and left without paying. Officers arrived and located her a short distance away. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Theft – Suspect Arrested
At 4:36 p.m., officers were dispatched to a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington regarding a theft. Officers arrived and located the suspect a short distance away. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 6:54 p.m., an officer patrolling the 100 block of W. Foothill saw a male subject urinating in public. The officer 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.
Residential Burglary
At 7:05 p.m., a resident from the 1000 block of Orange called to report that her purse was stolen from inside of her garage. This investigation is continuing.
Bear
At 10:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 700 block of Oakdale regarding a bear inside. A bear opened the screen front door and entered the home. The resident ran into the bear in the hallway. The bear exited the home and ran towards the front door of a second residence, officers deterred the bear from continuing towards the second home. The bear left the area.
Current local job opportunities - July
Also, drop by America's Job Center of California at the Monrovia Community Adult School at 920 S. Mountain Ave., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday or Wednesday, or from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday.
And some more links for nearby:
LA County
And even more general:
CalJOBS (state employment)
- Brad Haugaard
Kids Craft in Canyon Park July 18
Create nature-inspired crafts with guidance from park naturalists, July 18, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. in Canyon Park. Explore the canyon and use natural discoveries to make art. For young children and their families. No registration required; first come, first served. Snacks provided.
- Brad Haugaard
Free 4th of July concert and fireworks at Library Park, July 4
Monrovia will host a free concert and fireworks show this Saturday, July 4, at Library Park. OC Groove will perform 7 to 8:30 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9 p.m. Attendees may reserve a viewing space beginning the morning of July 4. Pets are discouraged due to noise and bright lights. For information, contact the Monrovia Community Center at (626) 256-8246.
- Brad Haugaard
A Moment in Monrovia History: Lunchtime for Monrovia founder William Monroe
Monrovia founder William Newton Monroe having lunch at a Monrovia Days event, probably in the 1930s. From the Monroe collection. See full details here.
For more historic photos and papers, see the Monrovia Historical Society’s complete Legacy Project collection here. Learn more about the Monrovia Historical Society here.
- Brad Haugaard
Model for 'Uncle Sam" lived in Monrovia
A man named Walter Botts was the model for the famous Uncle Sam in the "I Want You" poster. Botts lived in Monrovia from 1955 to 1961. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
One-of-a-kind Wallace has mismatched eyes and a passion for sniffaris
Meet Wallace! With his captivating mismatched eyes and playful spirit, this 4-year-old shepherd mix at Pasadena Humane is ready to find his perfect match. He loves going on "sniffaris," exploring the world on walks with great leash manners, and keeping his mind busy with enrichment like treat puzzles, agility, and toys. Wallace is a gentle guy who takes treats politely, enjoys soft chest scratches once he gets comfortable, and has a sweet, independent nature.
Wallace is adoption trial eligible, giving you the chance to get to know him at home before making things official. He's also part of our Pawsitive Start Program, which includes complimentary training to help you both start off on the right paw. If you're looking for a fun, loyal companion with a one-of-a-kind look, come meet Wallace and make him part of your family!
The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.
Walk-in adoptions are available every day from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. View photos of adoptable pets at pasadenahumane.org.
New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet.
Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Music Fest is on
The Monrovia Music Fest is on right now, all day long. Twelve bands plus lots of vendors and food. I’ve never heard the national anthem whistled before, but there it was.
- Brad Haugaard
Foothill Unity Center Back-to-School event July 29
Monrovia's Foothill Unity Center will hold a Back-to-School event July 29 at Santa Anita Race Track to equip 2,000 students with backpacks, school supplies, and other essentials.
The organization is seeking community support through:
- Donating school supplies. Details here.
- Volunteers to pack supplies or help at the event. July 27: 1-4 p.m. - July 28: 12:30- 4p.m. - July 29: 12-4 p.m. - July 30: 8-12 p.m.
- Serving as a community vendor. Details here.
- Sponsoring or underwriting event costs. Details here.
- Making financial donations toward its $75,000 goal to cover supplies and other student needs. Details here.
- Brad Haugaard
Pet precautions for the 4th of July
- Leave pets at home. Don't take them to fireworks displays.
- Walk dogs early. Keep pets indoors after dark.
- Create a quiet, secure room with familiar bedding and toys.
- Use puzzle toys, treats, music, or TV to reduce stress.
- Try veterinarian-approved calming aids if needed.
- Consult a veterinarian about severe anxiety before the holiday.
- Make sure collars, ID tags, and microchip information are current.
If a pet is lost or found, notify local shelters immediately and post on neighborhood social media and lost-pet sites such as Petco Love Lost and PawBoost. [I would add, your local Nextdoor group and various Monrovia-area Facebook pages - search for "Monrovia" on Facebook.]
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia competes for the All-America City Award this weekend
Monrovia will compete for the All-America City Award this weekend in Denver after being named one of 20 finalists nationwide. The city's presentation, "Strengthening Civic Health and Building Trust," will highlight three initiatives: the Community Activist Policing Bureau/SGV CARE mental health response partnership, the Biking for Bucks bicycle reimbursement pilot, and the Community Adult School's education and workforce programs. The presentation is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, from 12:50 to 1:10 p.m. Pacific Time and will be livestreamed on YouTube, here.
- Brad Haugaard
LED retrofit of Huntington Drive street lights completed
The city has completed an LED retrofit of streetlights along Huntington Drive medians and sidewalks, funded by an $85,000 US Department of Energy grant. LED streetlights use roughly half the electricity of conventional lights, reducing both energy costs and carbon emissions.
- Brad Haugaard
Youth Commission open to students in grades 6–12
The Monrovia Youth Commission is accepting new members. The program offers leadership development, community service, and event planning opportunities and is open to students in grades 6–12. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Solid waste collection rates increasing 4.68% starting July 1
Trash collection rates will increase 4.68 percent (based on the Consumer Price Index) beginning July 1. It's part of the city's franchise agreement with Athens Services. For questions, contact Public Works at 932-5575. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
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