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Crime Blotter: Vomit Found in Car

A vomiting suspect, burglary at the Aquatics Center and unlicensed solicitors are just a few of the crimes to plague Sierra Madre last week.

The following information was provided by the Sierra Madre Police Department.

During the week of Sunday, February 26th, to Saturday March 3rd, the responded to approximately 207 calls for service. See crimereports.com for updated information. 

Vomit Discovered in Car

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Just after 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday February 29, an unknown suspect(s) found their way into an unlocked car near 100 W Esperanza Ave. The suspect didn't take anything. Instead, they left some personal property, vomited, and then exited the vehicle. They fled in an unknown location.

Burglary at the Aquatics Center

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Shortly after 11:00 a.m. on Friday March 2, an unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked location at the Aquatics Center, 611 E Sierra Madre Blvd., and stole property from the locker rooms that were left unlocked and unattended. The suspect(s) fled in an unknown direction.         

Unlicensed 19-year-old Driver Carries Passenger With Narcotics

At 1:11 p.m. on Thursday March 1, an officer stopped a 19-year-old Monrovia motorist for a Vehicle code violation at Highland Oaks Dr. and Doshier Ave. Further investigation revealed that the driver did not have a driver’s license and the passenger was in possession of narcotics without a prescription. The 19-year-old Monrovia passenger was arrested and transported to Pasadena Police Department Jail for booking.

Early Morning DUI

On Sunday February 26 at 2:00 a.m., an officer stopped a 35-year-old Pasadena motorist for a Vehicle Code violation at Orlando Ave. and Orange Grove Ave. Further investigation revealed that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to Pasadena Police Department for booking.

Unlicensed Out-of-State Solicitors

On Thursday March 1 at about 3:24 p.m., police came across two solicitors who didn't have business license at 100 W Carter Ave. Further investigation revealed that one of the solicitors, a 42-year-old out of Green Bay, WI, had an outstanding warrant out of Pasadena Police Department. The suspect was transported to Pasadena Police Department Jail for booking while the other solicitor was released on scene.

Identity Thefts

Following the at the Valero gas station in December, police have received over 50 reports of identity theft. Here are the latest ones:

Sunday February 26, 3:49 p.m.

This incident involves the unauthorized use of the victim’s credit/debit card number which was obtained from the Valero gas station.                 

Tuesday February 28, 8:18 p.m.

This incident involves the unauthorized use of the victim’s credit/debit card number which was obtained from the Valero gas station. 

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