Residential Burglary Suspect Arrested

On Friday, March 25, 2016, at approximately 8:55 P.M., Arcadia Police Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Monte Place in regards to a suspicious vehicle parked on the driveway of a residence, with a male black subject standing by it. The vehicle then left the location and was last seen southbound on Highland Oaks Drive. Responding Arcadia Police Officers located the suspicious vehicle, occupied by a male black subject, getting onto the 210 Freeway eastbound on ramp and attempted to stop it. The vehicle failed to yield and a pursuit ensued on the freeway. California Highway Patrol ultimately took over the pursuit and apprehended the driver in the city of Westmont. Arcadia Police Officers then took custody of the suspect.

The investigation revealed a residential burglary had occurred in the 200 block of Monte Place. A police scanner and stolen property from the residence were located inside of the suspect vehicle.

Suspect Steve Gainer, age 32, of Paramount, was arrested for Penal Code 459-Residential Burglary and California Vehicle Code 2800.2-Felony Evading. He is being held in custody at the Arcadia City Jail on $125,000 bail.

Susp:  Steve Gainer

Photograph of scanner in the center console of 

the suspect vehicle

Photograph of the stolen/recovered property

in the trunk of the suspect vehicle

Photograph of the stolen/recovered property

in the trunk of the suspect vehicle (close up)