For the period of Sunday, November 2, 2025 – Saturday, November 8, 2025, the Police Department responded to 565 calls for service. Zero (0) residential burglaries, zero (0) commercial burglaries, and zero (0) attempted burglaries occurred during the reporting week.
Keeping Our Community Safe and Informed – Preventing Porch Theft: Protect Your Packages
Overview of Preventing Porch Theft: Protect Your Packages
With online holiday shopping increasing, porch theft, also called “package theft” or “porch piracy”, has become a growing concern as thieves target unattended deliveries. Residents can protect their packages by using secure delivery options, such as requiring signatures, sending items to trusted neighbors, or using delivery lockers, as well as installing security cameras. Tracking deliveries, bringing packages indoors promptly, and reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement can further reduce the risk, helping ensure that packages arrive safely.
Tips to Preventing Porch Theft: Protect Your Packages
Below are tips to help prevent package theft during the holidays:
- Use Secure Delivery Options – Request signature confirmation or choose “hold for pickup” at the carrier’s facility.
- Install a Video Doorbell or Security Camera – Visible cameras can deter thieves and provide evidence if theft occurs.
- Schedule Deliveries – Time deliveries when someone will be home or ask for a specific delivery window.
- Use Lockboxes or Package Safes – Install a secure box on your porch for packages to be locked until retrieved.
- Ask a Neighbor for Help – Have trusted neighbors collect packages if you are not home.
- Request Delivery Instructions – Ask carriers to leave packages in a less visible spot, such as behind a planter or side door.
- Sign Up for Delivery Alerts – Receive notifications when packages are delivered to act quickly.
- Consider Amazon Hub or Carrier Lockers – Use secure pickup locations for high-value or sensitive items.
- Report Suspicious Activity – Notify local law enforcement if you see suspicious behavior near delivery areas.
NationalNeighborhoodWatch.org
This report provides a summary of significant incidents managed by the San Marino Police Department (SMPD) during the current reporting period.
Traffic Enforcement
Traffic enforcement is guided by three (3) primary categories:
- Community-generated traffic complaints
- Officer-observed violations
- Analysis of traffic collision data
The Department maintains and regularly updates a comprehensive list of locations identified through traffic complaints and collision data to inform and prioritize enforcement efforts. As part of our traffic collision investigations, we also assess contributing factors that may have played a role in the incident. These factors may include distracted driving, roadway engineering, and environmental conditions.
Collisions:
| Location | Primary Collision Factor |
| Sierra Madre Boulevard / Euston Road | CVC §21800 – Failing to Yield |
| 2200 Block of Huntington Drive | CVC §21800 – Failing to Yield |
Sunday, November 2, 2025
12:44 AM / Incident Report / San Marino Avenue / Roanoke Road
Officers conducted a traffic stop for a violation of CVC §24603(b) – Inoperable Brake Light. During the stop, a consent search of the vehicle was conducted, and resulting in the discovery of a firearm in violation of PC §25400(a) – Carrying a Concealed Weapon. A consent search of the person was also conducted, and the suspect was in violation of H&S §11350(a) – Possession of a Controlled Substance. Miguel Angel Garcia (D.O.B. 04/19/2000, San Gabriel) arrested and booked at Pasadena City Jail.
6:37 PM / Incident Report / 1000 Block of Canon Drive
An unknown suspect tampered with the victim’s mailbox and removed miscellaneous mail. The suspect was described as a Black male, bald, with a thin build, wearing a gray shirt, blue jeans, and Adidas shoes. This investigation remains ongoing.
9:04 PM / Incident Report / 1000 Block of Canon Drive
An unknown suspect attempted to tamper with the victim’s mailbox, but no mail was removed. The suspect was described as a Black male, bald, with a thin build, wearing a gray shirt, blue jeans, and Adidas shoes. This investigation remains ongoing.
Monday, November 3, 2025
7:28 AM / Theft / 2500 Block of Sycamore Drive
An unknown suspect removed personal belongings from the vehicle and fled the area in an unknown direction. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to locate potential witnesses and obtain additional security camera footage. This investigation remains ongoing.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
10:09 AM / Traffic Collision / Sierra Madre Boulevard / Euston Road
Party #1 was traveling East on Euston Road, while Party #2 was traveling South on Sierra Madre Boulevard. Party #1 entered the intersection intending to proceed North on Sierra Madre Boulevard and collided with Party #2. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. The primary collision factor CVC §21800 – Failing to Yield.
4:02 PM / Financial Fraud / 2800 Block of Carlaris Road
Unknown suspect(s) unlawfully obtained the victim’s bank account information and conducted unauthorized wire transfers totaling $13,000.00 over a period of seven (7) months. This investigation remains ongoing.
4:27 PM / Documentation / 3100 Block of Monterey Road
A report was taken to document property destruction.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
10:24 AM / Assault and Battery / 2200 Block of Huntington Drive
Party #2 was traveling East on Huntington Drive, with Party #1 traveling directly behind them. While stopped at a red signal light, Party #1 exited their vehicle and approached Party #2, accusing them of driving too fast in a school zone. Party #1 then physically assaulted Party #2 before returning to their vehicle. This investigation remains ongoing.
Thursday, November 6, 2025
5:27 PM / Documentation / 2200 Huntington Drive
A report was taken to document found property.
Friday, November 7, 2025
11:41 AM / Traffic Collision / 2200 Block of Huntington Drive
Party #1 was reversing from a parking stall when Party #2, traveling West on Huntington Drive, collided with the rear of Party #1’s vehicle. Both vehicles were towed away from the scene. The primary collision factor CVC §21800 – Failing to Yield.
3:03 PM / Financial Fraud / 2900 Block of Huntington Drive
An unknown suspect unlawfully entered a bank and attempted to cash a fraudulent check using another individual’s identification. Once the bank teller identified the check as fraudulent, the suspect left all related documents behind and exited the bank. This investigation remains ongoing.
4:26 PM / Documentation / 1200 Block of Winston Avenue
A report was taken to document an incident to the Department of Child, Family, and Adult Services.
Saturday, November 8, 2025
12:52 PM / Documentation / 1700 Block of Warwick Road
A courtesy report was taken to document an altercation that occurred in Orange County.
