Residential Burglaries and Thefts Reported Throughout Sierra Madre

In the seven-day period between Sunday, April 17, and Saturday, April 23, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 372 calls for service. Of those calls, these were considered the most notable and added to the crime blotter.

2:40 a.m. - Possession of Marijuana in Vehicle in the 300 block of North Lima Street: An officer noticed a suspicious vehicle with two males. Further investigation revealed 0.7 grams of Marijuana and a metal canister for Marijuana inside the vehicle. Both subjects were released with a citation and the Marijuana was taken into evidence.

3:23 a.m. - Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol at the intersection of Baldwin and Grandview Avenues: An officer stopped a 21 year old Sierra Madre motorist for a Vehicle Code and determined that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to Pasadena Police Department for booking.           

2:42 p.m. - Attempted Residential Burglary in the 1200 block of Arno Drive: Unknown suspects tried to open a garage door but were unable due to a shelving unit blocking the garage door from opening all the way. Nothing was taken from the residence. The suspect(s) fled in an unknown direction.

5:18 a.m. - Danger to Self/Others/Gravely Disabled in the 100 block of Auburn Avenue:  Officers responded to a call regarding a male juvenile that was yelling in front of a residence. The minor was mentally ill and was taken into protective custody on a 72-hour hold for a psychiatric evaluation and treatment. The minor was armed with a knife at the time, and officers were able to take him into custody peacefully. Officers later collected numerous knives and swords from his home and informed his mother of the circumstances. She said that he had heard him mention that he had weapons.

12:46 p.m. - Petty Theft at 160 North Canon Avenue: Unknown suspect(s) stole a chain, lock and sign from -Upper Campus.

1:31 p.m. - Residential Burglary at 150 North Mountain Trail Avenue: The victim went on a business trip from March 27, 2011 through April 1, 2011 and he noticed that his Minolta camera and bird were missing, and his computer was vandalized. Total loss value is $2250. He suspects his former girlfriend may have taken the loss.

2:05 p.m. - Suspicious Circumstances at 242 West Sierra Madre Boulevard: This incident involves the possible theft of gasoline from a vehicle parked in the public parking lot, behind the police department. The victim mentioned that she had put $5 of gasoline in her vehicle and when she went back 2-3 hours later she noticed that the gasoline was at 1/16 instead of 1/8 of gasoline filled up.   

6:51 p.m. - Use Another’s Personal Identification to Obtain Credit in the 600 block of Woodland Drive: This incident involves unknown suspect(s) making fraudulent charges to the victim’s debit card.

8:20 a.m. - Hit and Run at the intersection of East Highland and Merrill Avenues: A hit and run occurred between a SUV and a skateboard. The victim, a juvenile, received minor injuries and said that the driver drove away.

9:09 a.m. - Petty Theft in the 180 block of Santa Anita Court: Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway and stole his wallet with a Capital One credit card, AAA membership card, Staples rewards card, Ralph’s card and a Costco membership card, his California driver’s license, Maui Jim sunglasses, Ray Ban sunglasses, a black canvas CD case, and a USB cord. Total loss value $530.00.

9:55 a.m. -Petty Theft in the 300 block of San Gabriel Court: Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle on a driveway and stole a coin purse embroidered with an Indian elephant print, a daily planner, manila envelope, wallet animal print, cellular phone charger, assorted CDs, prescription glasses, and an expired California driver’s license. Total loss value $175.00.

6:35 p.m. - Petty Theft in the 150 block of Esperanza Avenue: Unknown suspect(s) entered a vehicle parked on the street and stole a vintage Coca Cola cooler.

7:12 p.m. - Vandalism Under $400 in the 70 block of Esperanza Avenue: Unknown suspect(s) cut the cord to the cover of a motorcycle on the victim’s carport.

Editor's Note: All map placements are approxiament and based on information provided by the .