News Release: Threats to Westfield Santa Anita Mall (Orig Release on Sept 10, 2013)

Incident:  13- 4300 / Penal Code 422(a) – Threats to Commit Crime Resulting in Death or Great Bodily Injury

Contact:  Detective Bureau, (626) 574-5160

Date / Time of Press Release:  September 10, 2013 / 11:00 PM

On September 10, 2013 at 7:30 PM, an unknown male caller phoned Security at Westfield Santa Anita (Mall), 400 South Baldwin Avenue, stating he was armed with an AK-47.  The caller also stated he was going to enter the mall and shoot people.  Officers from the Arcadia Police Department responded, and with the help of Pasadena Police Department Air Bureau, began an extensive search of the parking lot, roof, and interior retail spaces. 

No perpetrator was located during these initial searches; however police presence remained at the mall providing security until closing at 9:00 PM.  With the closing of the mall, an additional search of the interior spaces was made with the help of Westfield Santa Anita Security.  This search was concluded at approximately 10:20 PM with no evidence of the caller located.

The Arcadia Police Department is investigating these threats further, and any information connected to this incident should be reported to the police immediately.

Robert T. Guthrie, Chief of Police

By: Stephen Fallavollita, Sergeant

Weekly Activity Highlights for September 8 - 14, 2013

http://www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/docs/weekly_9.8.13.pdf

News Release: Arcadia High School Lockdown - "Man with a Gun"

Incident:  High School Lockdown, Report of a Man with a Gun                                         

Date and Time of Release:  September 12, 2012 – 8:00 p.m.   

Contact:  Watch Commander – (626) 574-5156

On September 12, 2013 around 2:38 p.m., Arcadia Police received a phone call from an anonymous person reporting he was at Arcadia High School and he was going to start shooting students with an assault rifle.  Police officers arrived at the campus while Arcadia Unified School District officials were notified.  The school was placed on lockdown and a systematic search was conducted. During the search a second call was received.  The caller told the officers to back off or they would get shot.  The search continued and no suspects or weapons were found.  Shortly before 6:00 p.m. the lockdown was lifted and the students were escorted to the east side of the Los Angeles County Park to be reunited with family members.

The Arcadia Police Department is conducting a collaborative investigation with allied agencies and the FBI as this incident is similar to others recently occurring in the area. 

Robert T. Guthrie, Chief of Police

By: Roy Nakamura, Lieutenant

Refer Case #1304329

9-11 Remembrance 2013

Members of the Arcadia Police and Fire Departments gathered today at AFD Station 105 for a 9-11 Remembrance ceremony.  The names of each fallen Firefighter and Police Officer from 9-11 were read aloud.  There was a traditional bell ceremony and bagpipes were played in memory of the fallen. Mayor Pro Tem John Wuo and City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto also attended the ceremony.  For additional photos, please link to the APD Facebook page.

Weekly Tip - Online Crime Reporting

Did you know that the Arcadia Police Department offers you the ability to file many crime reports online?  This service allows you to file a crime report at any time of the day or night and frees up police resources that are then able to remain in the field.  In order to file a crime report online, the report must be non-emergent and must have occurred within the City of Arcadia.  The following is a list of the types of reports that will be accepted online:

• Annoying Phone Calls
• Theft
• Auto Burglary
• Identity Theft
• Vandalism
• Vehicle Tampering
• Lost Property

Link to the online report form HERE.  The reporting format is simple to use and prompts you through the information that you are required to submit.  If you have any questions while completing an online crime report, call the APD Records Section at (626) 574-5150.  Once the online report is submitted, it is reviewed by APD personnel who will contact you should there be need for clarification.  Once the online report is accepted, you will receive email notification containing an APD file number within five business days.

Never Forget!

Weekly Activity Highlights for September 1 - 7, 2013

http://www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/docs/weekly_9.1.13.pdf