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
2/10/12 – 7:01 AM – 11100 Reagan – A report of an unauthorized person taking a vehicle sometime overnight. Vehicle was later recovered in our City without its catalytic converter and battery.
2/10/12 – 2:50 PM – 10600 Walnut – A report of an unauthorized person taking a vehicle sometime during the day or overnight.
ROBBERY
None
AUTO BURGLARY
2/4/12 – 12:37 AM – 5000 Katella Ave – A report of three vehicles having their side windows pried open and purses and other property being taken from inside sometime in the prior two hours.
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY/SHOPLIFT
2/10/12 – 2:41 PM – 10900 Los Alamitos Blvd. – A report of a person posing as a customer taking property from a business about 15 minutes prior.
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY
None
ASSAULT
None
DUI
None
DRUNK IN PUBLIC
None
POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
2/6/12 – 11:01 AM – 10803 Walnut – Pedestrian check of scavengers to the rear of the address. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 26 years, of Hawaiian Gardens, for warrants and possession of a controlled substance.
THEFT
2/6/12 – 12:35 PM – 4100 Howard – A report of property taken from inside an unlocked vehicle sometime during the prior day.
2/6/12 – 2:55 PM – 11000 Langley – A report of property taken from inside an unlocked vehicle approximately three days ago.
2/6/ 12 – 3:19 PM – 3500 Katella Ave – A report of an unauthorized person taking a customer’s unattended electronic device from inside a business approximately an hour ago.
2/7/12 – 10:26 AM – 10600 Bloomfield – A report of an unauthorized person taking a truck battery sometime overnight.
2/8/12 – 9:55 AM – 10500 Humbolt – A report of an unauthorized person taking two truck batteries sometime overnight.
2/8/12 – 11:58 AM – 4000 Katella Ave – A report of a possible theft of business funds sometime during the prior year.
2/9/12 – 1:36 PM – 4100 Green – A report of an unauthorized person taking a bicycle sometime overnight.
2/10/12 – 9:48 AM – 11200 Pine – A report of an unauthorized person taking a catalytic converter from a parked vehicle sometime overnight.
2/10/12 – 3:06 PM – 10600 Chestnut – A report of an unauthorized person taking a catalytic converter from a parked vehicle sometime overnight.
MUNICIPAL CODE
None
IDENTITY THEFT/CREDIT CARD/CHECK FRAUD
2/6/12 – 5:55 PM – 4300 Farquhar – A report of an unauthorized person using the victim’s Social Security Number to file their taxes.
2/8/12 – 9:12 AM – 3800 Cerritos – A report of an unauthorized person accessing the business’ banking account.
2/10/12 – 3:03 PM – 12000 Cherry – A report of an unauthorized person accessing the victim’s bank account.
MISCELLANEOUS
2/7/12 – 3:21 PM – 4600 Howard – A report of harassing phone calls.
2/9/12 – 12:38 PM – LOCATION – Traffic stop. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 20 years, of Los Alamitos, for a warrant.
2/10/12 – 2:41 PM – 3900 Green – Damage to a coin operated laundry machine sometime during the prior two days.
2/11/12 – 10:58 AM – 5000 Katella Ave – Traffic stop. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 36 years, of La Habra, for warrants.
2/11/12 – 11:11 AM – 10600 Walnut – Damage to a coin operated laundry machine sometime overnight.
Note: Hundred block given in place of exact address.
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