The Weekly Los Alamitos Crime Summary is written by the Los Alamitos Police Department and includes a list of significant reported crimes and other related activities occurring in the City of Los Alamitos.

An alert and well-informed public begets fewer targets for criminals. Remember: Call the Los Alamitos Police Department to report any suspicious activity at (562) 594-7232, 24-Hour Service. For emergencies, dial 911.

STOLEN VEHICLE

12/28/11 – 11:31 AM – 5300 Katella Ave. – A report of an unauthorized person taking an enclosed utility trailer sometime in the prior three days.

ROBBERY

12/31/11 – 10:59 PM – 11300 Los Alamitos Blvd. – Two victims were approached in the parking lot by two people demanding the victims’ property. No weapon was seen but fearing for their safety and believing due to the suspects’ actions that they may have a weapon; the victims handed over their personal property. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 22 years, of Rossmoor, for robbery. A second suspect is being sought.

AUTO BURGLARY

12/29/11 – 6:34 PM – 3500 Cerritos Ave. – A report of a vehicle window smashed and property removed from inside sometime in the prior two hours.
12/31/11 – 12:08 AM – 4400 Cerritos Ave. – A report of two vehicles’ windows being smashed and property taken from inside both sometime in the past two hours.

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY/SHOPLIFT

None

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY

None

ASSAULT

None

DUI

12/25/11 – 11:54 PM – Cerritos Ave. and Los Alamitos Blvd. – Traffic stop. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, years, of Garden Grove, for DUI.
12/27/11 – 12:34 AM – 5000 Katella Ave. – Traffic stop. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 26 years, of Stanton, for DUI.

DRUNK IN PUBLIC

None

POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

None

THEFT

12/25/11 – 3:11 PM – 3600 Katella Ave. – A report of a mobile phone being left at a business and another customer taking the property without notifying the proper authorities.
12/28/11 – 11:51 AM – 4100 Cerritos Ave. – A report of an unauthorized person removing irrigation valves sometime overnight.
12/30/11 – 5:46 PM – 4300 Cerritos Ave. – A report of an unauthorized person taking a battery from a work truck sometime during the day.
12/31/11 – 12:17 AM – 3900 Shasta – A report of an unauthorized person taking property from inside an unsecured vehicle.

MUNICIPAL CODE

None

IDENTITY THEFT/CREDIT CARD/CHECK FRAUD

None

MISCELLANEOUS

12/25/11 – 10:31 AM – 3200 Katella Ave. – A report of a child custody order violation.
12/26/11 – 5:10 AM – Maple and Farquhar – A report of leaves and garden debris on a truck set on fire.
12/26/11 – 9:45 AM – 4000 Farquhar – Pedestrian check. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 18 years, of Los Alamitos, for a warrant.
12/27/11 – 8:20 AM – Cerritos and Humbolt – A report of graffiti on a block wall.
12/29/11 – 7:26 AM – Norwalk and Wardlow – Pedestrian check. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 28 years, of Anaheim, for a warrant.
12/29/11 – 10:28 AM – 3500 Katella Ave. – A report of a utility box damaged approximately two weeks ago.

Note: Hundred block given in place of exact address.
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