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Latest La Mirada Crime Report; July 7th-20th 2014
The following is the La Mirada crime report for the period July 7-20th 2014
Robbery-A robbery was reported at the riverbed near Mansa Dr. and Norbeck St. A bicycle and other items were stolen from the victim. The incident is under investigation. A robbery was reported on the 14800 block of Telegraph Rd. Cash was taken in the incident, no injuries were reported.
Aggravated Assault-An assault was reported on the 12700 block of Valley View Ave. A driver fled the location after striking the victim with their vehicle. The incident remains under investigation. An assault stemming from a domestic argument occurred on the 14400 block of Greenworth Dr. A suspect was taken into custody by responding Deputies. A fight between two individuals occurred on the 15800 block of Imperial Hwy. One of the victims was transported to UCI medical center.
Other Structure Burglary-A burglary to Los Coyotes Middle School was reported on the 14600 block of Mercado Ave. Various snacks and drinks were taken from the location.
Vehicle Burglary-A vehicle burglary was reported on the 14400 block of Firestone Blvd. The seats from the vehicle and other miscellaneous items were stolen in the incident. A third row seat was reported stolen in a vehicle burglary on the 15700 block of Willowood St.

Public Safety Team Issues 57 Citations on July 4th
La Mirada~On July 4, the La Mirada Public Safety Team enforced fireworks regulations by canvassing the community and responding to calls for service. The Team consists of Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies, along with City Public Safety and Code Enforcement Officers patrolling the City.
This year the Public Safety Team issued 57 citations for illegal fireworks violations, and one citation for a safe and sane violation. The La Mirada Community Sheriff's Station received 32 calls for service on the night of July 4 pertaining to fireworks.
In La Mirada, discharging of fireworks on City-owned property, including parks, streets and sidewalks, is prohibited. The use of "safe and sane fireworks" is only allowed on July 4 from 3 to 10 p.m.

Latest La Mirada Crime Report; Attempted Robbery on Chesire
The following is the crime report for La Mirada June 30th-July 6th, 2014:
Robbery-An attempted robbery was reported on the 14800 block of Cheshire St. The suspect fled the location before Deputies arrived. There were no injuries or loss reported. The incident remains under investigation.
Aggravated Assault-An assault was reported on the 16700 block of Knott Ave. The victim's vehicle was struck by another vehicle at the location. An assault stemming from a domestic dispute was reported on the 14800 block of Cheshire St. No injuries were reported.
Residential Burglary-A residential burglary was reported on the 14100 block of Priscilla St. A window was broken at the location. It is unknown if any items were stolen from the residence.
Vehicle Burglary-A vehicle burglary was reported on the 13300 block of Beach Blvd. A vehicle burglary was reported on the 12300 block of La Mirada Blvd.

Latest La Mirada Crime Report; Computers Stolen From Biola Avenue
Other Structure Burglary-A burglary to a garage was reported on the 14500 block of Calpella St. A bicycle was stolen from an open garage at the residence.
Vehicle Burglary-A window smash burglary was reported on the 14300 La Mesa Dr. Two bibles were stolen from the vehicle. A vehicle burglary occurred on the 14600 block of Valley View Ave. Various items were stolen from the vehicle.
Grand Theft-Four grand thefts were reported last week. A theft of a tail gate from a truck was reported on the 16100 block of Rosecrans Ave. Two desktop computers were reported stolen from a work station on the 13800 block of Biola Ave. A suspect was arrested near Rosecrans Ave and Valley View Ave for stealing copper wiring and other items. Various items including a third row seat and GPS were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked on the 14200 block of Firestone Blvd.
Grand Theft Vehicle-A vehicle was reported stolen from the 13500 block of Wilfrey Ave. A vehicle reported stolen from La Mirada last week was recovered on the 12200 block of La Mirada Blvd.

Water Outage on Costa Mesa Drive
La Mirada~There has been a water service interruption for residents on Costa Mesa Drive.
Fans on the La Mirada Blog Facebook page have indicated the outage began last night.
Large trucks have also been spotted working in the area.
It is unknown how many residents are affected at this time.

La Mirada Crime Report June 9th-22nd, 2014
The following is the La Mirada crime report for June 9th-22nd, 2014
Aggravated Assault-A domestic assault was reported on the 15000 block of Desman Rd. The altercation involved the suspect stabbing the victim with tweezers. The victim sustained minor injuries. The incident remains under investigation. An assault was reported on the 11600 block of Singleton Dr. A suspect was arrested in connection with the incident. An assault with a firearm was reported on the 13000 block of Duffield Ave. A male Hispanic suspect pointed a handgun at the victim. No injuries were reported.
Other Structure Burglary-A burglary to a garage was reported on the 13900 block of Biola Ave. Various tools were stolen from an unsecured garage. A burglary to a vacant business occurred on the 14500 block of Alondra Blvd. The suspects were interrupted during the burglary and stolen property was recovered.
Vehicle Burglary-A window smash burglary was reported on the 13300 block of Beach Blvd. A purse and other items were stolen from the vehicle. Five vehicles were burglarized at a car dealership on the 14200 block of Firestone Blvd. All of the vehicles sustained damage in the incident.
Grand Theft- A grand theft was reported on the 15300 block of Campillos Rd. Jewelry was reported stolen from a residence. A commercial air conditioning unit was reported stolen from the 11800 block of La Mirada Blvd.
Grand Theft Vehicle-A semi trailer was reported stolen from the 14300 Alondra Blvd. A pick-up truck was reported stolen from Edwards Rd and Ramhurst Dr. A semi trailer was stolen from the 14300 block of Industry Cir. A vehicle reported stolen from the City of Brea was recovered on the 14300 block of Grayville Dr. An older model Acura was reported stolen from the 15100 block of Manzanares Rd. The vehicle was recovered the same day by the Pomona Police Department with major strip damage. A trailer was reported stolen from the 14700 block of Firestone Blvd. A trailer laden with freight was reported stolen from the 16500 block of Trojan Wy.

The Carriage Waits in Limbo as Traffic Study is Completed
La Mirada~A decision on the iconic coffee shop The Carruage, in La Mirada,,,,,

Restaurant Chain Based in La Mirada Closes Four Units
The La Mirada-based chain Elephant Bar Restaurant will close all four of its San Fernando Valley locations this week due to low traffic, resulting in the loss of up to 250 jobs.
The locations in Burbank, Northridge, Simi Valley and Valencia will close by Thursday, said Leslie Liberatore, a spokeswoman for the restaurant chain.
The company also announced recently that it was halting plans to open a Huntington Beach location this spring.
After the closures, the 34-year old dining chain will have 29 locations in California and six other states.

EXCLUSIVE: Brooks Returns to La Mirada High
La Mirada~Baseball coach Kim Brooks has returned to the La Mirada High School campus, the La Mirada Blog has learned.
Officials from the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District met with the teacher on Wednesday and

Latest La Mirada Crime Report; May 19-June 1
The La Mirada crime report for May 19-June 1, 2014:
Robbery-A robbery was reported on the 15800 block of Imperial Hwy. The incident is currently under investigation.
Aggravated Assault-An assault on two victims was reported near Crete Drive and Foster Road. Two suspects approached the victims and began punching them. The incident is currently under investigation. A domestic assault was reported on the 13900 block of Larwin Rd. A male adult suspect was taken into custody at the location.
Residential Burglary-A residential burglary was reported on the 14500 block of San Esteban Dr. A residential burglary was reported on the 13700 block of Avion Dr. A firearm and other items were stolen from the residence.
Grand Theft-Four grand theft incidents were reported: Tires were reported stolen from a business on the 13900 block of Valley View Ave. An electric guitar and accessories were reported stolen from an open truck bed on the 12000 block of Georgette Ave. A grand theft was reported on the 12200 block of La Mirada Blvd. Two air conditioning units were stolen from the location. Cash was stolen from a business on the 14900 block of La Mirada Blvd. A briefcase containing a cell phone and tablet computer was reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked near Alicante Rd and Hillsborough Dr. A theft was reported on the 12700 block of Oxford Dr. The incident is under investigation.