The latest updates on crimes as reported by the Burbank Police Department
(Warning: Some of t
he items listed below can be graphic in nature)
Updated: 2/3/12
Residential Burglaries/ Thefts
300 block N. Seventh St.
January 26, at 2:20 a.m.
Loss: Six iron drain grates
300 block N. Seventh St.
January 27, at 9:21 p.m.
Loss: Four iron drain grates
600 block N. Glenoaks Blvd.
January 28, at 5:05 p.m.
Entry: Unknown
Loss: Currenc, medicine
400 block E. Providencia Ave.
January 27, at 11:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. January 28
Entry: Open gate, unlocked vehicle
Loss: Garage door remote, phone charger, gum, scissors, kitty litter
900 block E. Birmingham Rd.
January 25, at 3:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. January 29
Entry: Unknown, possibly lock box
Loss: Table, umbrella stand, vase
2200 block N. Fairview St.
January 22, at 12 noon, to 4 p.m. January 29
Entry: Bedroom window
Loss: Two bathroom mirrors
1000 block E. Delaware Rd.
January 26, at 3 p.m. to 10 a.m. January 29
Entry: Unknown
Loss: Jewelry
1100 block N. Griffith Park Dr.
January 30, at 1:50 p.m.
Entry: From front yard
Loss: Dumbbells
Stolen Vehicles
4400 block Sarah St.
January 27, at 6:45 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. January 28
Vehicle: 1990 Honda Accord
1000 N. San Fernando Blvd.
January 28, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Accord
Vehicle Thefts / Burglaries
Palm Ave. & Bonnywood Pl.
January 26, between 8:45 a.m. and 12 midnight
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Suburban
Entry: Punched driver’s side door lock
Loss: Snow Chains
550 N. First St.
January 27, at 6:26 p.m.
Vehicle: 2010 Nissan
Entry: Smashed rear window
Loss: Cash
300 block S. Beachwood Dr.
January 26, at 10:20 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. January 27
Vehicles: 2000 Chevrolet SS and 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
Entry: Punched driver’s door locks
Loss: Car parts, tools, and CD’s
San Fernando Blvd. & Andover Dr.
January 28, at 11 p.m. to 11:05 a.m. January 29
Vehicle: 2006 Porche Cayenne
Entry: Smashed passenger window
Loss: Stereo, leather shift knob
2600 block N. Sixth St.
January 28, at 3 p.m. to 11:40 a.m. January 29
Vehicle: 2008 Mercury Sable
Loss: Radio
1200 block N. Sparks St.
January 29, between 2:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet truck
Loss: Bed liner
Palm Ave. & Seventh St.
January 30, at 12:01 a.m. to 13:01 a.m. January 31
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Pickup
Loss: Tools
4200 block Sarah St.
January 31, between 2 a.m. and 9 a.m.
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Mustang
Entry: Cut hole through convertible top
Loss: iPod, CD’s, chargers
148 E. Orange Grove Ave.
January 31, between 11:15 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
Vehicle: 2005 Honda Civic
Entry: Smashed driver’s window
Loss: Taylor Made golf clubs and bag, prescription glasses
651 N. San Fernando Blvd.
January 31, between 12 noon and 3:30 p.m.
Vehicle: 2000 Toyota 4Runner
Entry: Smashed passenger window
Loss: No loss at this time
Bicycle / Scooter Thefts
300 N. Buena Vista (Buena Vista Branch Library)
Januay 24, at 6:23 p.m.
Loss: Bicyle
1800 block Keeler St.
January 25 at 1:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. January 27
Loss: Racing bicycle
500 E. Harvard Rd.
January 26, at 9 p.m. to 10 a.m. January 27
Loss: Diamondback bicycle
500 block E. Harvard Rd.
January 27, between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m.
Loss: BMX bicycle
1059 E. Spazier Ave.
January 27, between 12:01 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Loss: Diamondback bicycle
1111 W. Olive Ave. (George Izay Park)
January 27, between 3:20 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Loss: BMX bicycle
500 block N. Hollywood Way
January 26, at 4 p.m. to 12:15 p.m. Januarry 28
Loss: Two bicycles
1700 block W. Victory Blvd.
January 24, between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Loss: Electra bicycle and mountain bicycle
700 block E. Olive Ave.
January 29, at 10 p.m. to 7:05 a.m. January 30
Loss: BMX bicycle
300 block E. Palm Ave.
January 30, between 12:09 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Loss: Rear tire
500 S. Buena Vista St.
January 13, at 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. January 16
Loss: Schwin bicycle
Business Burglaries/ Thefts
None reported at this time
Catalytic Converter Thefts
None reported at this time
Tailgate thefts
None reported at this time
Crack Down on Prostitution At Local Hotels/Motels
On January 25, officers conducting enforcement targeting narcotics, gang, and prostitution activity checked on websites advertising “escort services, and noticed several females advertising in the Burbank area. They went to the Extended Stay America hotel, locatged at 2200 Empire Ave., at 10:30 p.m. and were advised that one of the women advertising on the websites had a room at the hotel. When they went to the room the woman allowed the officers in, and admitted that she had been arrested numerous times for prostitution. The officers observed lingerie, opened and unopened condom wrappers, sex toys, and a bottle of Sex Tarts lubricant. On the woman’s phone were numerous messages asking for her rates. Based on the information obtained, the woman, Jasmen White, 18, of Tacoma, Washington, was arrested fo loitering with the intent to engage in prostitution.
Homeless Man Threatens To Kill CVS Manager
On January 24, at 6:45 p.m., a local homeless man, Anjan Ray, 48, who has a history of run-in with the police, was asked by the manager of the CVC Drug Store located at 1820 W. Verdugo Ave., to leave. Ray refused to leave, and allegedly began yelling and pushing the manager. When police officers arrived at the store, Ray threatened to kill the manager. He was placed under arrest for making criminal threats, battery, and outstanding warrants.
Smoking Violation Leads To Drug Arrest
On January 21, at 10 p.m., officers on bicycle patrol in the village area observed a woman smoking in the Palm Court area near Palm Ave. and San Fernando Blvd. Smoking there is a violation of the Burbank Municipal Code. When they contacted the woman, she agreed to be searched. During the search, the officers found five Vicodin pills in her bra. She admitted to not having a prescription for the pills, wich she said obtained from a friend. The woman, Juliette Ortiz, 18, of Sun Valley, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.
Pair Robbed Of Groceries On Way Home From Market
On Janaury 15, at 11:30 p.m., two friends were walking home after a trip to the grocery store. In the area of Lake St. and Elm Ave., two suspects began following them. One suspects asks them, “You got a problem?” Then the other suspect asked them how much money they had. When the two victims replied that they didn’t have any money, the suspect pushed one of them to the ground and grabbed his bag of groceries and said, “What you got in here?” At that point, a neighbor came out of their residence and saw what was going on, and called police. The robbers fled towards Alameda Ave. One is described as a male Hispanic, in his 20’s, with a shaved head, and wearing a white t-shirt. The second suspect is described as a male Hispanic, 18 years old, wearing a black baseball style hat.
Business Burglaries / Thefts
1200 Harvard Rd. (DeBell Par 3 Gold Course)
January 21, at 5 p.m. and 7:45 a.m. January 22
Entry: Pried door
Loss: Currency
Residential Burglaries / Thefts
2900 block N. Lincoln St.
January 19, between 8:10 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
Entry: Forced rear door
Loss: Jewelry
1000 block W. Orange Grove Ave.
January 20, at 6:30 p.m. to 1:25 a.m. January 21
Entry: Smashed sliding door
Loss: No loss at this time
1300 block N. Pass Ave.
January 23, at 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. January 24
Entry: Unlocked back door
Loss: Purse and contents
4200 block Clybourn Ave.
December 27, at 3 p.m. to 10 a.m. January 19
Entry: Unknown
Loss: Exhaust fan, and 25 wooden doors
Vehicle Thefts / Burglaries
300 block N. Screenland Dr.
January 15, at 7 p.m. to 8-30
Vehicle: 2012 Mercedes Benz
Entry: Unknown
Loss: Unknown at this time
4100 W. Burbank Blvd.
January 24, between 7 a.m. and 11:55 p.m.
Vehicle: 2004 Volvo C70
Entry: Cut into convertible toop
Loss: Prescription sunglasses
159 E. Palm Ave.
January 25, at 10 p.m. to 12:16 a.m. January 26
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet
Entry: Punched driver’s and passenger door lockszz
Loss: Third row seats, and clothing
Bonnywood Pl. & Palm Ave.
January 27, between 8:45 p.m. and midnight
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Suburban
Entry: Punched driver’s side door lock
Loss: Snow chains
Catalytic Converter Thefts
1400 block Chandler Blvd.
January 22, at 11:30 p.m. to 8 a.m. January 23
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota 4Runner
Stolen Vehicles
1700 block Keeler St.
January 21, at noon to 1 p.. January 22
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Expess van
Tailgate thefts
None reported at this time
Bicycle / Scooter Thefts
700 block N. Parish Pl.
January 21, at 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. January22
Loss: United bicycle
Customer Skips Out On Check, Whacks Waiter With Skateboard
On January 21, at 1:15 p.m. two young men attempted to run out of the Frontier Wok restaurant located at 1311 N. Hollywood Way, without paying for their lunch. A waiter at the restaurant yelled at them about not paying their bill. One suspect, described as a male Hispanic 18-20 years old, ran out the door onto Hollywood Way and disappeared. The second suspect, John Douglas Benne, 18, of Burbank, was stopped by the waiter and two Charter Communications employees who were eating in the restaurant and came to the waiter’s aid. When the waiter grabbed the suspect’s arm to hold onto him, Benne reportedly turned and struck the waiter in the head with his skateboard. Benne then ran from the restaurant, fleeing northbound on Hollywood Way. Officers called to the scene located Benne in an alley near Chandler Blvd. and Avon St. He was positively identified as the man who struck the waiter.
Benne was placed under arrest for assault with a deadly weapon, and defrauding an innkeeper. His bail was set at $30,000. The waiter sustained abrasions and swelling to the left side of his head.
Hotel / Motel Illegal Activity Enforcement
Patrol officers have been conducting enforcement at local hotels and motels, specifically targeting narcotics, gangs, and prostitution activity. Officers have conducted investigations which have led to the following arrests:
On January 13, at 10:50 p.m. officers walking through the lobby of the Extended Stay America hotel at 2200 Empire Ave., smelled marijuana coming from the man in front of them. When contacted, the man admitted that he had marijuana in his jacket pocket. He consented to a search, and the officers found a room key, large amounts of currency, and a California ID card belonging to a female. The man stated that the ID card belonged to is girlfriend. When the officers went to the hotel room, they found the woman, and located used and unused condoms throughout the room, three cell phones, and a laptop computer. The woman admitted that the man was her boyfriend, and he had convinced her to engage in prostitution while he provided her with protection. The man, Derwin Petteway, 20, of Lemon Grove, was arrested for pimping. The woman, Dulce Martinez, 18, of Hemet, was arrested for loitering with the intent to commit prostitution.
On January 17, at 10:05 p.m., officers were walking through the Quality Inn, when they contacted two women whom they recognized from escort ads. The women admitted to the officers that they were prostitutes. They said they were in Burbank to meet clients. The two, Kuliah Craddock, 20, of Oxnard; and Kristen Fisher, 23, of Oakland, were arrested for loitering with the intent to commit prostitution.
Construction Workers Shot With BB Gun
On January 16, at 8:30 a.m. workers at a construction site at 2223 N. Catalina St., were digging to make the foundation of a large apartment complex. While digging, two of the workers were shot in the arms. Arriving officers found small round abrasions on the victims’ arms, indication they were shot with some type of BB gun. No suspects were located.
Resident Gets No Charge Out of Dumped Batteries
On January 15, at 10:30 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of N. Rose St. called police to report that someone had thrown batteries in his front yard. Apparently the batteries started showing up in the yard during the past six months. The frequency and number of batteries had been increasing, and they had been thrown further up in the yard closer to the house. A total of 226 AA and AAA batteries have been thrown in the victim’s yard. Police are looking for the perpetrator of this shocking crime, so they can charge him with illegal dumping of hazardous waste.
Shoplifter Takes Socks and Flees Into Mall Restroom
On January 13, at 1:55 p.m., a suspected shoplifter in the Ross store at 349 N. San Fernando Blvd., was observed by loss prevention officers putting a pair of socks in his waistband. When the man exited the store without paying for the socks, they contacted him outside the store. The man appeared to have a knife in his pocket and told them, “I’m not going back to jail!” He then ran towards Magnolia Blvd., and into the Town Center Mall. The loss prevention officers followed him to a third floor restroom. They waited outside until the suspect exited the restroom, and were able to place him in handcuffs until police officers arrived. The suspect, Noe Mendoza, 25, of Burbank, was placed under arrest for robbery.
Business Burglaries / Thefts
2982 N. Ontario St.
January 12, at 6 a.m. to 6 a.m. January 19
Entry: Attempted to pry open rear loading doors
Loss: No loss, attempt only
Residential Burglaries / Thefts
1200 block N. Whitnall Hwy.
January 14, at 10:30 p.m. to 11 a.m. January 15
Entry: Unlocked garage door
Loss: Tools and currency
Catalytic Converter Thefts
None reported at this time
Stolen Vehicles
None reported at this time
Tailgate thefts
None reported at this time
Bicycle / Scooter Thefts
1700 block Scott Rd.
January 16, at 7 p.m. to 7:45 a.m. January 17
Loss: Cannon bicycle
Vehicle Thefts /
Burglaries
200 block N. Valley St.
January 16, at 9:50 a.m. to 8:25 a.m. January 17
Vehicle: 2003 Honda Civic
Entry: Unlocked vehicle
Loss: Stereo and watch
4500 block Clybourn Ave.
January 16, at 10 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. January 17
Vehicle: 2004 Acura TL
Loss: Camera equipment
800 block Clybourn Ave.
January 15, at 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. January 17
Vehicle: 1997 Mercedes Benz E320
Loss: Stereo faceplate
600 block E. Olive Ave.
January 16, at 6:40 p.m. to 11 a.m. January 17
Vehicle: 2010 Toyota Corolla
Entry: Unlocked vehicle
Loss: No loss at this time
3200 bloc Whitney Ln.
January 17, at 6 p.m. to 1 p.m. January 18
Vehicle: 1993 Chevrolet S10
Loss: No loss at this time, attempt only
McSex For McNuggets A McNoNo
On January 11, at 11:10 a.m., a customer at the McDonald’s at 1701 W. Olive Ave., called police to report that a woman asked him for McNuggets in exchange for sexual favors. The woman was reportedly opening the doors of customers’ cars as they waited in the drive thru line. She was asked to leave the premises, but she refused. Responding officers arrested Khadijah Baseer, 31, of Los Angeles, for loitering.
Arson Suspected in Fire at Muir Middle School
On January 11, at 2:36 a.m., officers responded to John Muir Middle School, located at 1111 N. Kenneth Rd., regarding a fire. They observed two small fires on top of a low concrete wall and across a chain link fence on the south side of the school. They were able to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher. Arson is suspected. No suspects were observed in the area.
Robbers Take Man’s Laptop Computer
On January 10, at 6 p.m., a man was walking to his car in the area of Magnolia Blvd. and Moss St., after just finishing his shift at work. Two men approached him from behind and tapped him on the back. When the man turned around one of the robbers grabbed his laptop case and began to pull it, jerking it away from him. Both suspects then fled on foot. They are described as either male Blacks or Hispanics, 5’8”- 4’10”, 120-140 lbs. Both were wearing dark clothing, and one had a dark skull cap.
Residential Burglaries
1900 block Peyton Ave.
January 5, at 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. January 6
Entry: Unknown
Loss: Tools, purse, wallet and contents
900 block Kemp St.
January 9, between 12:01 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Entry: From front porch
Loss: Wooden bench
700 block E. Angeleno Ave.
January 10, between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Entry: Open garage door
Loss: Four key fobs
3000 block N. Naomi St.
January 10, between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Entry: Smashed living room window
Loss: Printer and clock
1000 block E. Angeleno Ave.
January 11, between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Entry: Smashed sliding glass door
Loss: Jewelry
2500 block N. Buena Vista St.
January 11, between 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Entry: Smashed bedroom window
Loss: None at this time, attempt only
700 block S. Bel Aire Dr.
January 11, between 5:31 and 5:36 p.m.
Entry: Smashed front door window
Loss: Unknown at this time
1000 block E. Orange Grove Ave.
January 11, between 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.
Entry: Smashed rear window and door
Loss: No loss at this time
Stolen Vehicles
1200 block N. Whitnall Hwy
January 7, at 10:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. January 8
Vehicle: 1969 Buick Electra
1000 block N. Rose St.
January 8, between 6:15 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
Attempt Only
Suspect: Male Hispanic, 30 yrs., 5’2”, 150 lbs.
600 block N. Sixth St.
January 9, between 12:30 a.m. and 9 a.m.
Vehicle: 1999 For Econoline van
1900 block Empire Ave.
January 6, at 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. January 9
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Econoline van
Olive Ave. & Oak St.
January 11, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Vehicle: 1991 Honda Accord
651 N. San Fernando Blvd.
January 11, between 1:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Vehicle: 1992 Honda Civic
7 W. Magnolia Blvd.
January 11, at 10:30 p.m. to 1:28 a.m. January 12
Vehicle: 2001 Freightliner semi tractor
7 W. Magnolia Blvd.
January 11, at 10:30 p.m. to 1:52 a.m. January 12
Vehicle: 1998 Freightliner semi tractor
Vehicle Thefts/Burglaries
501 S. Buena Vista St. (Providence St. Joseph Medical Center)
January 7, between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
Entry: Punched driver’s side door lock
Loss: Third row seats, wallet and contents
3600 block San Fernando Blvd.
January 6, at 7 p.m. to 5 p.m. January 7
Vehicle: 1989 Thomas & Co. bus
Entry: Forced open battery compartment
Loss: Three bus batteries
Palm Ave. & Third St.
January 8, at 12:01 a.m.
Vehicle: 1991 Toyota truck
Entry: Open window
Loss: Make-up, iPod and cord
1200 block N. Screenland Dr.
January 9, at 6 p.m. to 8:45 a.m. January 10
Vehicle: 2010 Hyundai Elantra
Entry: Unknown
Loss: CD’s and miscellaneous cards
Business Burglary
None reported at this time
Catalytic Converter Thefts
None reported at this time
Tailgate thefts
None reported at this time
Bicycle / Scooter Thefts
None reported at this time
Use A Potted Plant – Go To Jail
On January 3, at 12:40 p.m., officers responded to an apartment complex in the 300 block of E. Cornell Dr., regarding neighbors who got into a verbal argument about smoking violations. At some point one of the people involved in the argument threw a potted plant from the second floor balcony, nearly hitting the victim in the head. Maria Puerto, 53, of Burbank, was placed under arrest for assault with a deadly weapon (the potted plant).
Carjacking Suspect Double Parks, Gets Arrested
On January 1, just before 9 a.m., a woman was vacuuming out her car at the car wash located at 520 S. Victory Blvd., when a man approached her and demanded her vehicle. The victim noticed that the suspect was holding something in his hand in his jacket pocket, which she believed was a gun. Fearing for her life, she gave the suspect her car keys. The man then drove away. Later police in Bell Gardens noticed the car double parked in the street near their patrol car. When a record check revealed that the vehicle had been stolen from Burbank, they reviewed the video from their in-car camera and watched the suspect park the car and walk away. A search of the area turned up the suspect a short distance away. Jorge Martinez, 23, of Atwater, was arrested for carjacking.
Car Burglar Caught in the Act
On January 2, at 9 p.m. a resident in the 300 block of Elm Ave. called police regarding a man trespassing in the backyard of his residence. Upon their arrival, officers observed a man with his legs handing out of the backseat of a the resident’s vehicle. When officers searched the man, the found a GPS unit. The resident stated, “That’s my GPS!” Joshua Hixenbaugh, 31, of Huntington Beach, was placed under arrest for burglary.
Firecracker In Trash Lands Man In Jail For Arson
On January 1, shortly after 2 a.m., uniformed officers on routine patrol in the area of Magnolia Blvd. and Rose St., heard a loud bang and observed a trash can on fire. They contacted three young men a short distance away regarding the fire. One of them admitted to throwing a lit firework into the trash can. Brett O’Donnell, 28, of Toluca Lake, was placed under arrest for arson.
Residential Burglaries
1900 block Peyton Ave.
January 1, between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Entry: Locked kitchen window
Loss: Mac laptop computer.
Catalytic Converter Thefts
None reported at this time
Tailgate thefts
None reported at this time
Vehicle Thefts/Burglaries
651 S. San Fernando Blvd.
January 1, between 1 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 325
Entry: Smashed driver’s window
Loss: iPod.
1500 block N. Fairview St.
January 1, at 4 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. January 2
Vehicle: 2008 Mini Cooper
Entry: Unlocked vehicle
Loss: GPS, iPod, eyeglasses.
400 block E. Santa Anita Ave.
December 30, at 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. January 2
Vehicle: 2012 Mercedes-Benz 250
Loss: Two side mirrors.
400 block S. Verdugo Dr.
January 2, at 9 p.m. to 5:40 a.m. January 3
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Suburban
Loss: GPS, cell phone.
700 block E. Tujunga Ave.
January 3, at 8 p.m. to 1 p.m. January 4
Vehicle: 2006 Mercedes-Benz E320
Loss: Coffee mug, toiletries, digital photo sorter.
300 block E. Delaware Rd.
January 4, bwtween 5:30 and 9:40 p.m.
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado
Entry: Punched driver’s door lock
Loss: Tools, wallet and contents.
1200 block Broadway
January 4, at 8 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. January 5
Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet Silverado
Entry: Punched driver’s door lock
Loss: Stereo face plate.
Stolen Vehicles
1 ½ W. Magnolia Blvd.
January 3, at 8:45 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Vehicle: 2001 Kenworth tractor truck, and 1991 Lufkin trailer.
1100 block N. San Fernando Blvd.
January 4, between 11:25 and 11:30 p.m.
Vehicle: 2004 Toyota Corolla.
300 block E. Angeleno Ave.
January 5, between 1:20 and 4:40 p.m.
Vehicle: 1998 Nissan Altima
