Crime Report

Friday, Sept. 17At 8:00 a.m., officers went to Old River Elementary School (11995 Old River School Road) concerning a burglary. A window to the Media Center had been pried open and a laptop computer missing. Saturday, Sept. 18 At 11:00 p.m., officers responded to Dennis the Menace Park (9125 Arrington Avenue) concerning several subjects drinking alcohol. Officers contacted six males, detained them for being in the park after hours, and issued citations for the applicable DMC section. No alcohol was found. Sunday, Sept. 19 At 2:40 a.m., four suspects pushed their way into the Anarchy bar (13250 Woodruff Avenue) brandishing a knife and brass knuckles. The suspects attempted to take the cash box, but were confronted by the bar's security guards. The guards were able to fend the suspects off until officers arrived. The suspects were arrested while attempting to flee and charged with robbery. No one was injured. Wednesday, Sept. 22 At 1:44 p.m., officers responded to the 8300 block of Puritan regarding two suspects who had assaulted a male adult. The victim was struck and choked during a verbal altercation with two male suspects. The victim was able to break free from the suspects and fled. The victim sustained minor injuries during the assault. One suspect was arrested at the scene for aggravated assault. The other suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. Information provided by Downey Police Department. Report crimes in progress by calling 911.

********** Published: September 30, 2010 - Volume 9 - Issue 24