Dec 29

5400 block of Pineridge Drive in La Crescenta, the rear window of a door was smashed; nothing was reported stolen between 10 a.m. and 3:51 p.m.

Dec. 27

3100 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, a glass door was smashed and cash was stolen from a business. Surveillance footage revealed two suspects entered the business by smashing the glass door and removing the cash register drawer. Suspect No. 1 was described as heavy-set individual wearing a light colored hooded sweatshirt with the hood over his head, a ski mask, gloves and dark colored pants. Suspect No. 2 is described as a thin person, wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt with stripes. He wore the hood over his head. He wore a ski mask, gloves and light colored pants.

The burglary occurred at 4:47 a.m.

Dec. 25

5300 block of Ivafern Lane in La Cañada, a window screen was removed from a window of a home and several items were stolen at 1 p.m.

Dec 24

2400 block of Florencita Drive in Montrose, a man reported walking to his vehicle and noticing the interior had been ransacked. There were no signs of forced entry but he noticed a small puddle of water and a strong scent of burnt cigarette smoke in the interior of his car. He discovered his watch that had been in his car had been stolen along with personal photos.

The vehicle burglary occurred between Dec. 24 and Dec. 28.

Dec 22

4400 block of Woodleigh Lane in La Cañada, a Metro transponder and several personal items were stolen and the interior of a vehicle was ransacked overnight.

Dec 21

5500 block of Pinecone Road in La Crescenta, someone stole tools and damaged a garage door at a home between Dec. 21 and Dec. 23.

Dec. 17

4700 block of Hilliard Avenue in La Cañada, a man who provides an online tutoring service reported he was contacted via a website by a man who hired him to tutor his son. The man sent the tutor/teacher a check via Federal Express for the tutoring. The check was drawn on a corporate account. The tutor put the funds into his bank account. The man then later asked the tutor/teacher to send the funds back and canceled the tutoring job. The tutor/teacher sent the funds back using a Venmo account number the man provided. He then became suspicious, contacted his bank and was informed the check he had deposited was fraudulent. The tutor/teacher was able to reverse the deposit and was not out any monetary loss.

The theft occurred between Dec. 17 and Dec. 18.