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City of Duarte
Thursday March 31st, 2022 :: 05:30 p.m. PDT

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Crime Blotter for the Week of March 20 - March 26, 2022

The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of March 20, 2022 - March 26, 2022.        

March 20, 2022

  • Grand Theft Auto:
1600 Block of Glenford Avenue. On 03/19/22 at 11:00 pm suspect(s) unknown stole the victims parked vehicle, a grey 2022 Honda Civic containing her purse and keys to vehicle. Vehicle recovered on Evergreen street after a family member observed the vehicle fleeing the area with male white adult driver. Possible video surveillance, however resident uncooperative in providing.
 
March 21, 2022
  • Burglary (Commercial):
1050 Huntington Drive (Target). On 03/20/22 at 8:53 pm suspect unknown wearing a white surgical mask, grey hoodie, grey shirt, black jeans, and black shoes was seen on surveillance video hiding inside a restroom prior to close of business. After the business was closed on 03/21/22 at 1:30 am, the suspect selected a bicycle and a container of “Van Der Hagen” shave cream and exited out the rear fire door setting of the alarm. Loss was approximately $200. Video Surveillance available.
  • Grand Theft:
3300 Block of Fish Canyon Road. Between 03/20/22 6:30 pm and 03/21/22 at 7:00 am suspect(s) unknown stole the tailgate to the victims parked vehicle a white 2014 Toyota Tacoma. Loss was approximately $2,000. No surveillance video available.
 
March 22, 2022
  • No significant activity. 
March 23, 2022
  • No significant activity. 
March 24, 2022
  • Attemp Burglary (Residential):
1100 Block of Maynard Drive. On 03/24/22 at 7:00 pm the victim was home when a male Hispanic adult wearing a red shirt, red baseball cap and light-colored pants rang the bell to his “Ring” doorbell. The victim answered the “Ring” doorbell and the Suspect asked for “Chris”. The victim advised the suspect that no one by that name lived at the address, at which point, the suspect attempted to access the door by inputting a combination into the keypad. The suspect was unsuccessful in entering the location, however he lingered at the door for approximately 15 minutes before leaving in a white 4 door sedan. 
 
March 25, 2022
  • No significant activity. 
March 26, 2022
  • Robbery:
2300 Block of Maynard Drive. On 03/26/22 at 4:17 pm the victim stated he was approached by a newer white, possible Toyota Sienna with 4 occupants asking him for directions to the freeway. The driver described as a male adult 40-50 with blue/green eyes asked the victim to get closer because he could not hear. As the victim got closer the rear passenger, a female adult 50-60 opened the door and grabbed the hand of the victim to thank him.  The rear passenger pulled the victim into her as if to give him a hug at which point the victim felt a sharp object pressed against his body that he believed to be a knife. The female suspect removed the victims wedding ring and necklace and shut the door to the vehicle as the vehicle sped off eastbound on Maynard Drive and out of view. Loss was approximately $5,000.  Possible video surveillance available. 
 
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS
 
Vehicle Security:
  • An unlocked car is an open invitation to a car thief.
  • Lock up when you leave your car, and take the keys with you.
  • Lock the trunk or tailgate.
  • Close all windows — professional thieves have tools that unlock cars through the smallest openings.  
  • When you park the car, remove cellular phones and other valuable possessions. Do not leave anything lying on the seat.
  • Lock all valuables in your trunk or take them with you.
  • Lock your car even if you are making a quick stop at the gas station, convenience store, or mini-mall.

Address/Location
City of Duarte
1600 Huntington Dr
Duarte, CA 91030

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 626-357-7931

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