Pasadena Police Chief Recaps Recent Weeks’ Critical Incidents

On June 3, at about 3:00 a.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 3100 block of Mataro Street regarding a residential burglary. On arrival, officers learned the victim was asleep when he was startled by loud noises in another part of his home. The victim walked into his bedroom and saw the suspect crouched down beside the bed. The suspect attacked the victim (strikes and punches) and subsequently ran out of the house. Officers were not able to locate the suspect. Our investigation is ongoing.

On June 5, at about 11:17 p.m., Pasadena Police Officer A. Torres was on routine patrol when he saw a motorist commit a traffic violation. Officer Torres initiated a traffic stop in the area of Foothill Boulevard and Rosemead Boulevard. During his field investigation, Officer Torres learned that the vehicle was stolen. The suspect was arrested without incident and booked at the Pasadena jail for Grand Theft Auto.

On June 8, at about 12:12 p.m., a Gold Line train traveling south collided into an SUV, which was traveling east on Glenarm Street. Based on preliminary information, it appears the motorists (David Cross, Male White, 86 yrs.) failed to stop for the safety rails (wig-wags) and was subsequently hit by the train. Approximately four passengers onboard the train were transported to a local hospital in stable condition (mostly complaints of pain). The SUV driver was also transported to a local hospital for medical aid (complaint of pain). The Pasadena Police Department Traffic Section is investigating the incident.

On June 8, at about 12:49 p.m., the Pasadena Police Department’s Communication Center received a report of a robbery and shots fired at Chan’s Market in the 1200 block of Lincoln Avenue. Following the robbery, the suspect fled the location on foot followed closely by the victims who called the police and directed officers to the area where they last saw him. The suspect was apprehended in the 200 block of MacDonald Street without incident.

The suspect entered the store with a bandana covering his face and armed with a handgun. He approached victim and demanded cash from the register. The victim walked away from the register area and began throwing items at the suspect. The suspect fired a single shot from his handgun in the direction of the victim and exited the store. As he fled, the suspect pointed his handgun at another victim (#2). The suspect fled on foot north on Lincoln Avenue. Victims entered their vehicles and chased after the suspect. At some point during the chase, the suspect turned toward the victims and fired at least one gunshot at them. The suspect was last seen in the vicinity of MacDonald Street between Mentone Avenue and Glen Avenue.

The area was quickly contained and Patrol officers, the Canine Unit, and Special Enforcement Section (SES) officers responded to search for the suspect. The police department’s Air Operations, along with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Bloodhound Units, were also deployed during the search. The suspect was found in the 200 block of MacDonald Street where he voluntarily surrendered to officers. Detectives executed a search warrant at the location and evidence was recovered. The suspect was arrested for attempted murder and booked at the city jail.

On June 8, at about 9:35 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 1000 block of Glen Oaks Boulevard regarding a residential burglary. An alert neighbor called the police and reported three males who jumped a fence on the victim’s property. The suspects were unable to gain access to the victim’s home and quickly returned to their vehicle (SUV). Responding Pasadena Police officers attempted to block the roadway with is patrol car; however, the suspects drove around the officer and abandoned the SUV in a nearby cul-de-sac. The police helicopter and ground officers conducted an extensive search for the suspects; however, despite their efforts, the suspects were not located. Our investigation is ongoing.