Crime blotter

Jan. 11

200 block of Starlane Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, a resident left his home and when he returned he found the rear sliding glass door had been smashed leading into the home. A gun safe, rifle and several rounds of rifle ammunition were stolen along with other personal items.

The residential burglary occurred between Jan. 11-13.

 

2000 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, a witness reported that as s/he was driving westbound on Foothill Boulevard s/he heard glass breaking. S/he looked in the direction of the noise and saw a grey newer model Dodge Durango. Next to the vehicle the witness saw a male suspect wearing dark clothing and a face mask. The suspect was looking at the witness; the witness also saw three additional suspects who were also wearing dark clothing and face masks. It appeared the suspects had broken the glass in the door of a business. The witness, fearing for her/his life, left the area.

The witness made a U-turn to attempt to get more information on the vehicle. Deputies were called to the area. An investigation found that the interior of the business had been ransacked and multiple blood spots were found throughout the business. Deputies found a safe that someone had apparently tried to cut open with a reciprocating saw. There were burglary tools left at the location.

The business burglary occurred at 3:50 a.m.

 

Jan. 10

600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, an informant reported that three female suspects entered through the front door of the store and headed toward the kids’ clothing section. They grabbed numerous items of clothing and without attempting to pay for the items left the store. Suspect No. 1 was described as wearing a black sweater and light blue jeans and had red hair. Suspect No. 2 was described as wearing a green sweater and blue jeans. Suspect No. 3 was described as wearing a blue sweater and blue jeans.

The theft occurred at 11:25 a.m.

 

400 block of Richmond Road in La Cañada Flintridge, deputies responded to the activation of a burglary alarm at a residence. When they arrived they found rooms in the home had been ransacked and a double-paned glass door had been shattered. There was nothing reported stolen at the time.

The burglary occurred at 5:37 p.m.