Latest La Mirada Crime Report
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Latest La Mirada Crime Report

Robbery- An armed robbery was reported on the 15200 block of Rosecrans Ave. Currency and electronics were stolen from the business. No injuries were reported. A burglary was reported on the 15200 block of Quail Lane. Entry into the residence was made though unlocked rear doors. A burglary was reported on the 15100 block of Lefffingwell Rd. which occurred last month. A laptop computer and gift cards were stolen from the residence. A burglary was reported on the 14400 block of Gagely Dr. Various tools were stolen from a residential garage. Tools were also stolen from another residential garage on the 14600 block of Ermita Ave.A burglary occurred on the 12900 block of Burgess Ave. A firearm was stolen from the residence. A laptop computer was reported stolen from a residence on the 14300 block of Elmbrook Dr.

Vehicle Burglary-A burglary was reported on the 15400 block of La Mirada Blvd. A wallet was stolen from the vehicle. A wallet and three pairs of sunglasses were reported stolen from a vehicle on the 14900 block of Dilworth St.

More Changes for LM Blvd/Imperial Intersection
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More Changes for LM Blvd/Imperial Intersection

La Mirada~A car wash, not a car wash. There is a long-term lease for the car wash to remain a car wash for a very long time. Any changes would trigger a rezoning process which scares a lot of perspective builders away. One thing for sure it is certainly in the top 5 of La Mirada community eyesores.

McDonald’s appears to still be in the picture. It is possible Carriage will be torn down to be replaced by McDonald’s. There are a lot of things possible at this time. McDonald’s could go elsewhere in center, or they could not build at all. It’s just that the name keeps coming up.

Owners of the Crossroads center, Rich Development are tight-lipped but have told us they hope to lease out three stores currently being built between Walmart Neighborhood Market and the Bank of America. We have heard a cell phone provider is going in. Also have heard the possibility of a Bistro.

Popular Spaghetti Dinner Renamed in Honor of a Great Community Friend
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Popular Spaghetti Dinner Renamed in Honor of a Great Community Friend

Great food, tons of prizes, great cause! Mark your calendar and stop on by!

JUST ADDED: A Barbershop Quartet and a Beauty Shop Quartet from La Mirada High School's VAPA program will be part of the entertainment lineup.

La Mirada~The popular annual Spaghetti Dinner, hosted by La Mirada Kiwanis and Meals on Wheels (MOW), will be held Friday evening, January 24, 2014.  This year the event will be named the Lou Piltz Memorial Spaghetti Dinner in honor of the beloved member who gave so much to his community throughout his life.

Lou’s personal career in the City of La Mirada was in the original Hiram’s Market where he made a mark as a great manager and customer pleaser. His political career included membership on several commissions and ultimately as councilman and mayor.  His service career was endless including many years as a KIwanian, hours of comfort and support for wayward boys, tutoring of elementary school children, and computer lessons for the older folk.

Children were his love, and he learned magic to amuse them at schools and other community events.  Lou was a favorite member and faithful servant at the La Mirada Temple Beth Ohr. Humility and humor were his personal trademarks.

La Mirada Radio Shack Robbed
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La Mirada Radio Shack Robbed

La Mirada Sheriff's Deputies converged on the Radio Shack in La Mirada Tuesday evening shortly after a armed robbery occured

La Mirada~The Radio Shack in La Mirada was robbed last night.

Around 8:15 p.m., a man approached the cashier with miscellaneous electronic items in his hands and showed the cashier a black handgun in his waistband, according to a Sheriff's broadcast of the incident.

The broadcast also indicated the cashier feared for his life and surrendered the entire cash register drawer to the suspect containing around $300.00.

Witnesses and employees said the man was white and seemed to be in his 50's and was last seen running toward Adelfa Drive, away from he store.

Nobody was injured in the incident.

Moments after the incident, the manager and employee of the store told the La Mirada Blog they were unable to comment.

When contacted by this website, on-duty watch commander for the Norwalk Sheriff's, Lieutenant McDaniel acknowledged to us there was a robbery, but they were still working out the details.

Check out our on-scene video coverage here.

Read more details as events unfolded on our Twitter feed here.

©La Mirada Blog

The Four B’s Highlight Second Symphony Concert of Season
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The Four B’s Highlight Second Symphony Concert of Season

La Mirada~Bernstein, Berlioz, Beethoven, and Brahms are the composers featured in the upcoming concert by the La Mirada Symphony on Sunday, January 19 at 3 pm at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

The program includes Overture to Candide by Leonard Bernstein, Wellington's Victory by Ludwig van Beethoven, Roman Carnival Overture by Hector Berlioz and Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98 by Johannes Brahms.

Dr. Robert Frelly of Chapman University conducts this mixture of musical styles for the second concert of the season.

Admission and parking are free, no reservations required. A $5 donation is suggested.

For more information visit the La Mirada Symphony Website or call 714-420-0262 or 562-941-5779.

New Year Ushers in New Operating Hours for Community Sheriff Station
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New Year Ushers in New Operating Hours for Community Sheriff Station

La Mirada~On Jan. 1, 2014, the La Mirada Community Sheriff's Station implemented new operating hours. The new hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. The Station will be closed on all major holidays, except the 4th of July.

The La Mirada Community Sheriff's Station opened in 2001 to provide residents and businesses access to law enforcement and safety resources that were offered at Norwalk Sheriff's Station. The Station was remodeled in 2008 to enhance service to the community.

Public Safety services available to the public include vehicle releases, non-emergent police reports, Sheriff's calls for service, custody exchanges, Juvenile Probation services, District Attorney requests, and Detective interviews. Other services include bicycle licenses, garage sale permits, preferential parking permits, vacation and security checks, no-cite requests, citation corrections, Animal Control requests, and Live Scan fingerprinting.

Contact the La Mirada Public Safety Team at the Community Sheriff's Station by calling (562) 902-2960. During non-operating hours, calls are forwarded to the Norwalk Sheriff's Station. Residents should call 911 for all emergency related calls.



Deputies Nab Second Half of Alleged Gagely Drive Husband/Wife Burglary Team
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Deputies Nab Second Half of Alleged Gagely Drive Husband/Wife Burglary Team

La Mirada~On Jan. 3, Sheriff's Deputies from the La Mirada Special Assignment Officer (SAO) Team arrested a female suspect wanted in connection with a string of vehicle burglaries on Gagely Dr.

The arrest comes after recent reports from local residents of increased crime and suspicious persons loitering in the area. The SAO Team had been conducting patrol checks of the area since December to gather intelligence.

This arrest was related to the SAO Team's attempt to locate suspects who were burglarizing vehicles on Gagely Dr. and other areas of the community. It is suspected she was burglarizing the vehicles with her husband, who is already in custody.

Residents are encouraged to continue to contact the La Mirada Public Safety Team at (562) 902-2960 to report criminal activity or suspicious circumstances.

One Injured in Head-On Collision at Imperial Highway and Marquardt Avenue
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One Injured in Head-On Collision at Imperial Highway and Marquardt Avenue

Santa Fe Springs~One man was transported to the hospital as two vehicles collided early Saturday evening at Imperial Highway and Marquardt Avenue along the La Mirada and Santa Fe Springs border.

The accident occurred around 6:40 p.m. as a black SUV was traveling eastbound on Imperial Highway The driver of the SUV, an male appearing to be in his 50's complaining of arm pain, said an older model truck traveling westbound on Imperial Highway pulled in front of him while attempting a turn onto Marquardt.

The driver of the pickup, a man appearing to being is 40's, had to be extracted from the vehicle. He was conscious and transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries.

See the video moments after the incident here.

See additional photos of the incident here.

Photo Matt Gush


Latest La Mirada Crime Report; Storage Facility on Alondra Robbed
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Latest La Mirada Crime Report; Storage Facility on Alondra Robbed

The following is the La Mirada crime report for December 9-15, 2013:

Robbery-A robbery was reported on the 13400 block of Heflin Dr. Two subjects were detained in connection with the incident and most of the stolen property was recovered by Deputies.

Residential Burglary-A burglary was reported on the 12800 block of Larrylyn Dr. The remains unknown if there was any loss in the incident.

Other Structure Burglary-An incident was reported on the 16700 block of Trojan Wy. Rims and tires were stolen from a storage room at the location. A burglary to a storage unit was reported on the 15000 block of Alondra Blvd. A tool box containing various tools was taken. An incident was reported on the 11800 block of La Mirada Blvd. Various items were stolen from an office at the location.

Vehicle Burglary-A burglary was reported to a motor home on the 15200 block of Las Flores Ave. There was no reported loss from the vehicle.

Grand Theft-A handgun was reported stolen from the trunk of an unlocked vehicle on the 14800 block of Telegraph Rd.

Grand Theft Vehicle-An older model Honda was reported stolen from the 13700 block of Avenida Espana.

Officers Nab Biola Apartment Bike Thief
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Officers Nab Biola Apartment Bike Thief

La Mirada Sheriff's Deputies and officers from Biola Campus Safety arrested a male suspect on December 4th for stealing a bicycle from a student apartment complex adjacent to the campus.

In response to a series of bike thefts from nearby apartments, the Biola Campus Safety team began a surveillance program designed to curb bicycle thefts. The month-long operation proved effective when a male suspect was observed exiting an apartment complex with a bicycle believed not to be his.

The ensuing investigation by Deputies from the La Mirada Public Safety Team resulted in the suspect admitting he stole the property, ultimately leading to his arrest.

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