Crime Report: 2/15/23
On Jan. 30 at 6:40 pm, officers responded to a robbery in the area of 9400 Firestone Blvd. The suspects had entered a phone store and stole cell phones. The suspects were armed with a sledge hammer and fled the scene on foot.
On Feb. 2 at 3 am, officers responded to the area of 9900 Lakewood Blvd regarding a theft in progress. When they arrived, they located the suspect’s vehicle and a short pursuit ensued. Three suspects inside of the vehicle were ultimately arrested for theft of catalytic converters and evading police.
On Feb. 2 at 11 pm, officers conducted extra patrol of Apollo Park and located a male in the park after hours. The male was issued a citation for being in the park after it had closed and advised to leave.
On Feb. 6 at 4:15 pm, officers responded to the area of 9724 Washburn Ave regarding a catalytic theft in progress. Officers arrived shortly after and located the suspect as he was fleeing. The suspect was positively identified by the victim and arrested.
On Feb. 9 at 8 am, officers responded to the area of Birchdale Ave and 5th St. regarding a robbery. The suspects demanded the victim’s property and threatened to shoot him if he did not comply. The victim fled the area and detectives were called in to investigate. The suspects’ vehicle was located and two suspects were subsequently arrested for the robbery.
On Feb. 10 at 10:10 pm, officers responded to the area of Old River School Rd and Imperial Hwy regarding a stolen vehicle. Officers located the vehicle in the area and the driver was arrested.
On Feb. 12 at 11:10 pm, officers responded to the area of Gardendale Ave and Verdura St regarding shots heard in the area. Officers located five shell casings in the street. Officers canvassed the area and determined there were no injuries and nothing was struck. Detectives are investigating.