Sierra Madre Police Blotter: Burglary, DUIs

The following incidents were reported by the Sierra Madre Police Department for the period of Aug. 6 through Aug. 12.

Burglary

Saturday, Aug. 11
The manager of an apartment complex in the 300 block Sierra Madre Boulevard discovered that an unknown suspect had forced entry into the coin boxes of the laundry machines located in the rear carport area of the complex.  The investigation revealed that the coin box locks had been punched inward, damaging the box and affording access to the coins.  An estimated $400.00 in quarters was missing.  As the manager only checks the machines periodically, the crime could have occurred over a five-week period. 

DUIs

Saturday, Aug. 11
At approximately 3 am, officers observed a vehicle fail to stop for the stop sign at Baldwin Avenue and Orange Grove Avenue.  After stopping the vehicle the officers determined that the driver had been drinking and was unable to successfully complete the field sobriety tests. The driver, a 33-year-old male, was arrested for DUI.

Friday, Aug. 10
At approximately 11:25 pm, officers observed a vehicle fail to stop for the stop sign at Sierra Madre Boulevard and Lima Street.  The vehicle then accelerated to a speed of 45 MPH as it travelled west. After stopping the vehicle the officers determined that the driver had been drinking and tests conducted confirmed that the driver was impaired.  The driver, a 63-year-old female, was arrested for DUI.