On Sunday, Feb. 28 at approximately 3:42 a.m., the San Marino Police Department received a call from a victim in the 2700 block of Monterey Road. The victim stated he observed an unknown person by his two vehicles that were parked in his driveway.
Officers arrived on scene approximately one minute later and located a male sitting in the driver’s seat of one of the victim’s vehicles. The suspect was later identified as Baltazar, Miguel (22 years of age, Los Angeles).
Investigation showed Baltazar entered one of the two vehicles that was found to be unlocked. Baltazar ransacked the vehicle and located the spare key to the second vehicle which was locked. Baltazar used the key to unlock and attempt to steal the second vehicle. When officers contacted Baltazar, the vehicle was running and the windows were rolled down.
Baltazar was arrested and transported to Alhambra jail for booking on charges of PC 459/Vehicle Burglary and PC 664/487(d)/Attempted Grand Theft.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with any additional information should contact Detective Garcia at (626) 300-0726.
If you prefer to provide information ANONYMOUSLY, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637).
