Sierra Madre Police Respond to Four Automobile Break-ins in One Night

12:56 a.m. – : An officer stopped a motorist for a Vehicle Code violation, and determined that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The El Monte resident was arrested and taken to the Pasadena Police Department jail for booking.

3:29 p.m. - Breaking/Removing Vehicle Parts in the 400 block of West Sierra Madre Boulevard: A Sierra Madre resident reported to the Police Department that an unknown subject(s) stole the passenger side rear view mirror during the night.

8:02 p.m. - Tampering/Injuring Vehicle or Contents at 611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd, : An officer responded to broken rear passenger side window. The Sierra Madre resident reported that no items were taken from the vehicle. The suspect or suspects fled in an unknown direction.

10:16 p.m. - Auto Burglary in the 100 block of East Highland Avenue: Unknown suspect or suspects opened the victim’s driver’s side door and stole a backpack. The backpack included the victims Apple PowerBook, Annual Disney Pass, and her California Driver’s license.      

11:12 p.m. - Auto Burglary in the 600 block of West Montecito Avenue:  Unknown suspect or suspects smashed a front passenger window using an unknown object. The suspect stole a black Targus Computer case and a Compaq Computer.   

10:22 a.m. - Possession of Less than 1 Oz of Marijuana of 1000 block of North Michillinda Avenue: A Motorist was stopped for a Vehicle Code violation. Investigation revealed that the Pasadena resident was under possession of a small clear plastic baggie containing marijuana. The driver was cited and released on the field. 

11:18 p.m. - Possession of Marijuana/1oz or less in the 50 block of Lowell Avenue:  Motorist was stopped for a Vehicle Code violation. Investigation revealed that the Pasadena resident was under possession of marijuana. The driver was cited and released on the field.