Crime Report

Thursday, April 7At 5:30 p.m., officers arrested a 53-year-old woman from Bellflower after witnesses reported seeing her assault a 30-year-old dependent woman in a wheelchair inside the Ross Department Store at the Downey Landing. The suspect was identified as the victim's caretaker and was booked for abusing a dependent adult. Friday, April 8 At around 12 a.m., an Anaheim resident was standing outside a bar in the 9300 block of Telegraph Road when he was approached by three males who physically assaulted him and stole his wallet and cell phone. The suspects then entered a dark colored vehicle and drove away. The victim was not seriously injured during the incident. Detectives are investigating. Saturday, April 9 At 5:30 p.m., officers investigating a report of narcotics activity in the 10700 block of La Reina detained a 24-year-old Downey man after he ran from them. The man was found to be in possession of cocaine and was arrested. Sunday, April 10 At 4:15 p.m., an adult male from the City of Bell Gardens and an adult female from Downey entered Albertson's Market (7676 Firestone) and began concealing store merchandise. Both subjects then exited the store without paying for the items. Officers responded and detained the suspects outside the store. Stolen merchandise was recovered from both individuals and both were booked for burglary. Information provided by Downey Police Department.

********** Published: April 14, 2011 - Volume 9 - Issue 52