IN CUSTODY

- WANTED:  Grand Theft -

Crime:  Case #10-1844.  Grand Theft, PC 487(a).  Occurred on April 2, 2010, and again on April 25, 2010.  RUIZ checks into several Arcadia hotels, stays for several days and when he leaves, he takes the television set, towels, sheets and all the small appliances.  He is responsible for similar burglaries throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

Description: Frank RUIZ, 43 years old, 6'-03"/250 lbs., tattoo on right arm.

If Spotted:  Do not attempt to contact.  Please contact the Arcadia Police Department at (626) 574-5151 or Arcadia Police Department Detective Bureau at (626) 574-5160.

- WANTED:  Grand Theft -

- WANTED:  Robbery -

Crime:  Case #09-7068.  Robbery, 211 PC.  Occurred on December 30, 2009, at 1:45 p.m.

Victim was contacted in the alley behind businesses on Golden West Ave., pushed and hit in the face with a handgun.  The suspect then demanded the victim’s wallet.  Suspect fled on foot out of sight.

Suspect’s Description:   Male, 25-30, 5-09, 200, round face, clean shaven, stocky, right handed, dark hooded nylon jacket, dark pants, carrying a silver revolver. 

If Spotted:  Do not attempt to contact-considered armed and dangerous.   Please contact the Arcadia Police Department at (626) 574-5151 or Arcadia Police Department Detective Bureau at (626) 574-5160.

- WANTED:  Petty Theft -

Crime:  Case #09-6946.  Petty Theft, PC 484(a).  Occurred on 12/23/09, at 12:30 p.m.

Suspect above removed two packages and bottled water from front porch and fled.

Suspect Description:  Male, 30-40 years old, medium build, dark hair combed back, gray long sleeve shirt, jeans, tennis shoes.  No vehicle seen. 

If Spotted:  Do not attempt to contact.  Please contact the Arcadia Police Department at (626) 574-5151 or Arcadia Police Department Detective Bureau at (626) 574-5160.

- WANTED:  Robbery -

Crime: Case # 09-6482.  Robbery, PC 211.  Occurred on November 30, 2009, at 7:20 a.m.   Three suspects (composites above) confronted the victim in his driveway, forced him back into his residence, bound other family members, and fled with property.

Suspect Descriptions:  #1-Male, Hispanic, 25-30 years old, unshaven, short spiky hair, dark clothing, and white tennis shoes.  #2-Male, Hispanic, clean shaven, 30 years old, wearing a dark sweatshirt with a gray hood.  #3-Male, Hispanic, early 30s, clean shaven, medium brown hair parted on left side, dark clothing, black ski mask.  All suspects were armed with handguns.

If Spotted, Do not attempt to contact; these individuals should be considered armed and dangerous.  Please contact the Arcadia Police Department at (626) 574-5151 or Arcadia Police Department’s Detective Bureau at 626-574-5160.

- WANTED:  Robbery -

Crime: Case # 09-5626.  Robbery, PC 211.  Occurred on October 10, 2009, at 5:20 p.m.  Suspect (composite above) grabbed female’s purse as she exited her vehicle and fled.

Suspect Description:  Male, 30-35, round face, black curly hair, wearing a light brown long sleeve shirt, blue jeans, black jacket.

Suspect Vehicle:  Honda, 4 dr, tan in color

If Spotted:  Do not attempt to contact; should be considered armed and dangerous.  Please contact the Arcadia Police Department at (626) 574-5151 or APD's Detective Bureau at 626-574-5160.

- WANTED:  Murder -
$40,000 REWARD

Crime:  Case #07-6546.  Murder, PC 187.  Ocurred on Sun. 11/25/07 at 9:25PM in the 800 block of W. Naomi Ave.  Suspect walked into business through the back door and confronted employees.  Suspect then fired his weapon, striking and killing an employee.  Suspect then took money from the register and from an employee, and fled out the back door.  No vehicle was seen or heard.

Suspect(s) Description:  Male, Hispanic or African-American, black beanie, black jacket, black pants, black shoes.  Wearing a sweatshirt underneath jacket, with unknown logo on front.

Weapon Description:  Black, semi-automatic.  No further description available.

If Spotted:  Do not attempt to contact; should be considered armed and dangerous.  Please call the Arcadia Police Department at (626) 574-5151 or the APD's Crimes Against Persons Detective at (626) 574-5149.  *A $40,000 reward is offered to anybody who can provide information leading to the arrest and conviction of this suspect.*

- Seeking The Public's Help:  Murder -

The City of Arcadia and the State of California has esatblished a reward for information leading to the arrest and filing of a criminal complaint against the person or persons responsible for the act of Homicide perpetrated against Charlotte Cole.

On Saturday, September 1, 2001, officers from the Arcadia Police Department responded to a 911 emergency call at the Coco's Restaurant located at 59 W. Las Tunas Drive, Arcadia.  Upon arrival, officers located a white Ford Aerostar van in the rear parking lot of the restaurant.  Inside the van, officers discovered the body of Charlotte Cole of Arcadia, 50 years old, slumped over the steering wheel.  It was determined that Cole had suffered multiple stab woulds and was the victim of a homicide.

Detectives from the Arcadia Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department have conducted an intensive investigation and examination of evidence recovered in an effort to identify the perpetrator.  The person responsible for this brutal killing has yet to be identified.

Based on evaluation of the crime scene, it is believed that an argument with an unknown occupant of the vehicle preceded the event.  This argument is thought to have been observed by several witnesses in the area.  Detectives are seeking the public's help in identifying the perpetrator and events that led to the death of Charlotte Cole and are rquesting that these witnesses come forward.

If you have information in this matter, please contact Arcadia Police Department Crimes Against Persons Detectives at (626) 574-5149 or (626) 574-5165 or the Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau (323) 890-5500.  confidential information in this matter can be provided to Investigators by calling 1 (800) 78-CRIME.

Refer to Arcadia Police Department Case #01-5294.

June 10, 2004

- WANTED:  Street Robbery -

Crime:  Case #09-4527.  Robbery, PC 211.  Occurred on Mon. 8/17/09 at 10:00AM.  A female victim who was taking weekend receipts to the bank, was contacted by the suspect outside a fast food restaurant.  Suspect demanded and took, victim's purse at gunpoint.  Suspect then fled through a residential area.

Suspect(s) Description:  Male, Hispanic, 35 years old, 5' 6" tall, carrying a black semi-automatic handgun.

If Spotted:  Do not attempt to contact; should be considered armed and dangerous.  Please contact the Arcadia Police Department at (626) 574-5151 or APD's  Crimes against Persons Detective at (626) 574-5149.

 - WANTED:  Residential Burglary -

Crime:  Case #09-2350.  Residential Burglary, PC 459.  Occurred on Tue. 4/28/09 at 1:25PM in the 200 block of W. Woodruff Ave.  Two suspects knocked on the front door; after no answer, they kicked open the door, entered and ransacked the location, took jewlery, and fled.  Suspects were in the location for approximately 3 1/2 minutes.

Suspect(s) Description:  Two suspects, both male, wearing gray hooded sweatshirts with white t-shirts underneath.  No further details and no vehicle seen/heard. 

Any Information:  Please call the Arcadia Police Department at (626) 574-5151 or the APD's Crimes Against Property at (626) 574-5168.