Crime Report: 4/1/21

•Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred on 3/9/2021 at about 1 am in the 7100 block of Rio Flora. An unknown suspect(s) fired three shots. Nothing was hit and surveillance video suggests the shots were fired into the air. Officers on scene were not able to determine the type of suspect vehicle, which left eastbound Rio Flora. Forensics responded to the location for evidence collection.

•Detectives are investigating a commercial burglary that occurred on 3/10/2021 at about 4:45 am in the 9900 block of Lakewood Blvd (Trading Post). Two suspects removed the glass from the front door of the liquor store and gained entry. They stole $900 worth of cigarettes and fled in a vehicle. The incident was captured on security cameras.

•Detectives are investigating an assault with a vehicle that occurred on 3/11/2021 at about 12 pm in the 9900 block of Brookshire Ave. The adult female victim was in an altercation with an adult female suspect. The victim saw the suspect in traffic. The suspect stopped next to the victim, got out, and began assaulting the victim as she remained in her vehicle. The suspect returned to her vehicle and intentionally rammed the victim’s vehicle. The victim was not injured. The victim believes the suspect is currently dating the victim’s former boyfriend.

•Detectives are investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred on 3/13/2021 at about 10:20 pm in the 8200 block of Puritan. The adult male victim met with the suspect to give him a small amount of marijuana. The suspect entered the victim’s car to speak with the victim, when two other suspects approached the vehicle and began punching the victim. The suspects took approximately $2000 worth of marijuana from the victim and fled on foot.

•On 3/14/2021 at approximately 6 am, an anonymous witness observed a dark colored truck park along the curb in the 12400 block of Paramount Blvd. The front passenger exited the truck and began cutting a catalytic converter of another truck and the witness called police. Both suspects were detained and arrested by officers.

•Detectives are investigating a burglary that occurred on 3/16/2021 at about 3:10 am in the 7900 block of Florence Ave. The 4 male suspects climbed the perimeter fence of the Royal Tobacco store with large duffel bags on their person. They used a shopping cart to smash the front window and make entry. They ransacked the cigarette shelves and fled the scene with approximately $30,000 in loss. They were last seen fleeing in a black sedan.

•On 3/17/2021 at approximately 9:30 pm, officers responded to the north parking lot of Sears (500 Stonewood) regarding a car club (approximately 30 cars) meeting in the lot. A member of the club was contacted and claimed everyone was leaving. A few of the vehicles began speeding out of the lot towards Firestone Blvd. Responding officers conducted traffic stops and issued four citations for various violations.

•Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred on 3/18/2021 in the early morning hours at 11111 Florence Ave. (Giant RV). In the evening hours, officers responded to reports of shots heard in the area but were unable to locate any evidence of a crime. The following morning employees of Giant RV discovered six trailers with bullet holes. The RVs were all parked on the west parking lot of the facility adjacent to the 605 Freeway interchange with the I-5 Freeway.

•On 3/19/2021 at approximately 11 am, officers responded to the 8400 block of Firestone Blvd on a possible overdose at Embassy Suites. Upon arrival, officers found an unconscious adult female. Two doses of Narcan were administered along with rescue breaths. The female awoke and was later transported to the hospital by Downey Paramedics.

•Detectives are investigating a grand theft that occurred on 3/21/2021 at about 3:15 pm in the 9200 block of Lakewood Blvd. Five males, all wearing hoodies and face masks, entered T-Mobile and grabbed 5-10 cell phones and ran out of the location. The subjects were seen entering a black Mercedes. Forensics responded to process the scene.