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
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ROBBERY
1/19/12 – 2:45 PM – Bloomfield and Florista St. – A report of a pedestrian who was approached by two persons who demanded and then took property from the victim’s grasp by force. A second pedestrian was similarly accosted right after the first crime and their belongings were also taken by force.
1/19/12 – 3:05 PM – Sausalito and Walnut St. – A report of two pedestrians who were approached by two persons who demanded and then took property from one of the victims by force and then battered the same victim. The second victim was sexually battered during the incident.
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AUTO BURGLARY
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COMMERCIAL BURGLARY/SHOPLIFT
1/20/12 – 5:16 PM – 3400 Katella Ave. – A report of a person posing as a customer and taking property from inside a business during the day.
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY
1/20/12 – 5:38 PM – 10700 Walnut St. – A report of a lock cut off a garage door and a loss of a bicycle sometime during the prior week.
ASSAULT
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DUI
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DRUNK IN PUBLIC
1/21/12 – 11:54 PM – 5100 Katella Ave. – A report of a person intoxicated in public. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 53 years, of Cerritos, for being intoxicated and unable to care for himself.
POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
1/21/12 – 12:30 AM - - Traffic stop. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 23 years, of Long Beach, for unlawful possession of prescription drugs, possession of narcotics paraphernalia, and being under the influence of a controlled substance.
THEFT
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MUNICIPAL CODE
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IDENTITY THEFT/CREDIT CARD/CHECK FRAUD
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MISCELLANEOUS
1/17/12 – 1:02 AM – 10200 Los Alamitos Blvd. – A report of a rock thrown through the front window of a business.
1/18/12 – 2:42 PM – 3500 Farquhar – A report of someone throwing an object on a sun canopy, causing damage.
1/19/12 – 11:07 PM – Valley View and Cerritos Ave. – Traffic stop. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 23 years, of Garden Grove, for a warrant.
1/20/12 – 7:41 PM – 3800 Howard Ave. – A report of a brick thrown through a slider window sometime during the day.
1/21/12 – 12:47 PM – 12100 Paseo Bonita – A report of a traffic collision with one driver leaving the scene. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 20 years, of Los Alamitos, for leaving the scene of a collision without exchanging information.
Note: Hundred block given in place of exact address.
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