Advisory
April 6, 2026
April 7, 2026
April 8, 2026
April 9, 2026
April 10, 2026
April 11, 2026
While monitoring the store’s video surveillance cameras, an SAO deputy and Loss Prevention Specialist observed an adult female suspect concealing multiple items of unpaid clothing beneath her shirt and within her pants. The SAO deputy quickly radioed the Duarte SAO and DA Investigator teams about her observations and provided them with a description of the suspect. After wandering around the store, the suspect walked past the cash registers and exited through the front entrance without paying for the merchandise.
With both the SAO and DA Investigator teams positioned right outside Target, the suspect was detained pending a shoplifting investigation. As the suspect removed the unpaid items from her person, an SAO deputy discovered two clear plastic baggies containing a substance resembling methamphetamine, which was concealed in the crease of a pair of stolen pants. Consequently, the suspect was charged with possession of a controlled substance and shoplifting.
Crime Blotter for the Week of April 5, 2026 – April 11, 2026
The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of April 5, 2026 – April 11, 2026.
April 5, 2026
- No significant activity.
April 6, 2026
- No significant activity.
April 7, 2026
- No significant activity.
April 8, 2026
- Grand Theft Auto
- 1100 Block of Highland Avenue – On April 8, 2026 at 6:49 AM, the suspect(s) stole the victim’s 2024 Honda Accord from the front of her home. The vehicle was recovered later that day. No arrest made. Temple DB to follow-up.
April 9, 2026
- Grand Theft
- 1200 Block of Huntington Drive – On April 9, 2026 at 4:30 AM, the suspect stole a statue from an apartment complex. Arrest made. Temple DB to follow-up.
April 10, 2026
- Grand Theft
- 1100 Block of Highland Avenue – On April 10, 2026 at 6:49 AM, the suspect(s) stole a Go-Cart and two engines from the location. No surveillance video is available. No arrest made. Temple DB to follow-up.
- Grand Theft
- 2100 Block of Park Rose Avenue – On April 10, 2026 at 6:49 AM, the suspect(s) shattered the driver’s side window and damaged the ignition of the victim’s vehicle. No surveillance video is available. No arrest made. Temple DB to follow-up.
April 11, 2026
- No significant activity.
SPOTLIGHT ON SERVICE
On April 9, 2026, the Duarte Special Assignment Team (SAO), in collaboration with investigators from the District Attorney’s Office and Target’s Loss Prevention Team, conducted a Retail Theft Ring Operation at the Target located in the City of Duarte.While monitoring the store’s video surveillance cameras, an SAO deputy and Loss Prevention Specialist observed an adult female suspect concealing multiple items of unpaid clothing beneath her shirt and within her pants. The SAO deputy quickly radioed the Duarte SAO and DA Investigator teams about her observations and provided them with a description of the suspect. After wandering around the store, the suspect walked past the cash registers and exited through the front entrance without paying for the merchandise.
With both the SAO and DA Investigator teams positioned right outside Target, the suspect was detained pending a shoplifting investigation. As the suspect removed the unpaid items from her person, an SAO deputy discovered two clear plastic baggies containing a substance resembling methamphetamine, which was concealed in the crease of a pair of stolen pants. Consequently, the suspect was charged with possession of a controlled substance and shoplifting.
Address/Location
City of Duarte
1600 Huntington Dr
Duarte, CA 91010
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 626-357-7931
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