WANTED for Theft by Deceit - Fix Your Car Scam

The man pictured (left and below) is suspected of stealing cash in a "fix your car" scam from a 90-year-old male victim yesterday.

The victim was entering his car after walking out of Ralph's Market on West Huntington Drive near Sunset Boulevard, when the suspect entered the car on the passenger side. The suspect said he worked for a car manufacturer and told the victim he noticed a problem with his car door, that he (the suspect) could fix for a cash payment. The suspect reached under the dash and pulled out a "black chip" which he then replaced, claiming he fixed the car. The victim drove to a nearby bank with the suspect, withdrew the money, and paid the suspect. The victim then dropped the suspect off in the market parking lot. This crime occurred between 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2015.

The suspect is described as a male, unknown race, about 50 years old, 5'-07", medium build, and spoke with a foreign, possibly middle eastern, accent.

This form of "fix your car" or repair scam is not new. Please warn elderly folks and relatives about the dangers of this type of scam and help prevent this from happening to someone else.

The investigation is continuing by Arcadia Police Department Detectives. Anyone with information is asked to call the Arcadia Police Department at 626-574-5150. You can also submit crime tips and information via text, phone, or web to LA Regional Crime Stoppers, 800-222-TIPS (8477). Refer case #15-3972.

Weekly Tip - Got Waste? Household Hazardous and E-Waste Event in Arcadia this Saturday!

The County of Los Angeles will be hosting a Countywide Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection, this Saturday, August 15, 2015, inside Gate 6 at the Santa Anita Race Track, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Enter off Colorado Place, just south of Colorado Boulevard)

CleanLA has a great website with complete information on what you can and should bring to the roundup. Items like paint, motor oil, bleach, old computers, are all accepted at the roundup. If you have items that you believe are too toxic to trash, you are probably correct. Visit the CleanLA website for accepted items. Remember to wipe all personal information from electronics and return them to stock condition in order to help protect yourself from identity theft.

Mom and Cubs Out for an Evening Stroll

Officer Pierce encountered these three last evening, out for a stroll. Good reminder to Be Bear Aware!

Weekly Activity Highlights for August 2 - 8, 2015

http://www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/docs/weekly_8.2.15.pdf

Missing Person - Barbara Jean Joseph

UPDATE: Located safely, August 7, 2015

On Wednesday, August 5, 2015, Arcadia Police received a call of a missing person. Barbara Jean Joseph was last seen at the Arcadia Methodist Hospital on July 26, 2015. Barbara left the hospital prior to being seen by a physician and has not been seen since. It is unknown why Barbara went to the hospital. Barbara has a history of psychological disorders and has attempted suicide numerous times in the past. Barbara is a 44-year old Caucasian female, 5’7”, 150 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what type of clothing Barbara was wearing when she was last seen and she does not have a vehicle. 

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Arcadia Police Department at 626-574-5151. If you prefer to provide information ANONYMOUSLY, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the tip web page at Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers.

Weekly Tip - Suicide Prevention

It is not a daily occurrence to respond on calls of this nature, but we do deal with persons who may be depressed or have contemplated suicide often enough to offer prevention information on suicide. Below are some warning signs and risk factors associated with suicide, offered by the Didi Hirsch Mental Health Center here in Los Angeles County:

Warning Signs and Risk Factors

- Developing a specific plan for suicide (the number one predictor of suicide risk)
- Threatening suicide, expressing suicidal feelings directly or bringing up the topic of suicide
- Signs of depression: loss of pleasure, sad mood, alterations in sleeping or eating patterns, feelings of hopelessness, irritability, agitation, feelings of failure or shame
- Giving away prized possessions, settling affairs, making out a will
- Changes in behavior (poor work or school performance)
- Risky behaviors
- Increased use of alcohol or drugs
- Social isolation

Risk Factors

- Having attempted suicide in the past
- Having lost a loved one to suicide
- A recent loss or threat of loss, for example: the death of a loved one or an idol/role model; divorce, separation, or a broken relationship; the loss of a job, a house, a business, money, or social status; loss of health to serious, progressive, or painful illness; diminished self-esteem or self-confidence
- Losing all hope in the future ("Things will never get better"; "Life feels like an open sore that’s never going to heal")

Here is a list of suicide hotlines for California, posted by Suicide.org. Scroll down the page for several numbers in Los Angeles County. Don't ignore warning signs! If you or someone you know needs help, call a hotline immediately. If it is an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

Weekly Activity Highlights for July 26 - August 1, 2015

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByxsBIHNejg8Z3pxeGpIdjVtS2s/view?usp=sharing