Crime Blotter: Details on Last Weeks Property Crimes

Saturday August 10, 2013

During the evening, unknown suspects entered a residence in the 100 block of Grove Street through an unlocked garage door.  Once inside, the suspects ransacked a few rooms and removed jewelry and a lap computer.  The resident reported that one day earlier he had been approached by a solicitor claiming to represent a pest control company.  

Monday August 12, 2013

Between the hours of 9:30am and 2:00pm, an unknown suspect entered a residence in the 100 block of North Lima Street by climbing into an unlocked kitchen window.  An upended trash can by the window suggested that the suspect used this as a step stool to assist in his entry.  The suspect ransacked portions of the interior and removed two laptop computers, jewelry and old coins.  The suspect then exited the residence via the front door.  

Later that day another residential burglary occurred in the 800 block of Canyon Crest Drive.  Between the hours of 1pm and 4:30pm, an unknown suspect entered the residence by smashing the window portion of a kitchen door located on the side of the structure. Once inside, the suspect(s) looked into several drawers and cabinets and removed heirloom silverware.  A missing pillow case suggested that the suspect use this to carry the stolen property. The owner stated that his good natured dog, which was present inside the house, did not provide a deterrent. 

Tuesday August 13, 2013

 Overnight, unknown suspects entered the construction site for the Sierra Madre Junior High school located at 160 North Canon Avenue.  The suspects apparently entered the site through an unsecured gate then pried open the doors of two construction trailers. Laptop computers were taken from each trailer.  A construction worker arriving for work the next morning observed a dark, two door sedan type vehicle driving away from the lot.  He was unable to obtain a license number. 

Wednesday August 14, 2013

Between the hours of 7:30pm and midnight, unknown suspects entered a residence in the 100 block of South Sunnyside Avenue by climbing through an unlocked kitchen window. There was evidence the suspect(s) opened cabinets and looked through drawers but the resident did not report any property had been taken.

Saturday August 17, 2013

Overnight, unknown suspects entered a residence in the 200 block of West Carter Avenue through an unsecured side window.  Once inside, the suspect(s) went through cabinets and drawers in the bedrooms. As the residents were out of town at the time, the property taken is unknown. The suspects left the residence via a sliding glass door.