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Jose Castillo

Update:
Advisory Message has been issued by the Pasadena Police Department – CA.
Monday June 21, 2010 4:22 PM PDT

Pasadena Police Apprehend Wanted Kidnap Suspect, Jose Castillo this past Saturday

On June 19th, 2010 at approximately 9:40 AM, the Pasadena Police Department arrested Jose Castillo for the assault and kidnapping of his ex-girlfriend on May 27th at a South Lake Avenue parking structure.  “The investigation has been on-going with detectives assertively following up on leads regarding Mr. Castillo’s whereabouts,” says Detective Lieutenant Tracey Ibarra, “He knew he was wanted by police and went into hiding, making it challenging to apprehend him right away, but good work by our Detectives and Fugitive Apprehension Team resulted in Mr. Castillo’s arrest without incident at a family member’s home in Duarte. “ Jose Castillo is currently being held at the Los Angeles County Jail for a kidnapping, domestic violence, and a terrorist threats warrant.  His bail is $400,000 and he is scheduled to be arraigned at the Pasadena Superior Court on June 22nd.  “The coordinated efforts by law enforcement officers in tracking down and arresting this dangerous individual is to be commended,” says Interim Chief of Police Christopher Vicino.  “But most importantly, the victim’s fears can be mitigated knowing that Castillo is arrested and behind bars.”

Tuesday June 8, 2010 11:29 AM PDT
Suspect Wanted For Attempted Kidnapping
PASADENA, CA – On May 27th, Pasadena police responded to a call of a woman being assaulted by a male in a parking garage in the 200 block of South Lake Avenue.  The assault was interrupted by a security guard and good Samaritans who initially detained the suspect, however the suspect was able to flee before police could arrived.

Police are looking for Jose Castillo, 53 of Pasadena.  He is described as Hispanic, 5’ 6”, 186 with brown hair and brown eyes.  He may be driving a green 1991 Honda Accord, license number “2WYN621”.

Jose Castillo

The investigation has revealed that Castillo attacked his former girlfriend from behind then dragged her to a subterranean parking lot where he attempted to force her into his car. Witnesses intervened and called the police. “They struggled to detain him, but he fought and broke free,” says Interim Chief of Police Christopher Vicino.  “Without their intervention there may have been a very different outcome for this victim.

This was a violent attack and it important that we find Castillo and get him off the street.” Castillo knows he is wanted by the police.

Anyone with any information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241 or Detective Sandeen at (626) 744-7099.

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PASADENA – Police are looking for a man and two children who struck an ice cream vendor in the head with a baseball bat Sunday during a failed robbery in Pasadena, authorities said.

The crime took place about 3 p.m. in the 400 block of N. Chester Avenue, Pasadena police Lt. Keith Jones said. The robbery was carried out by two boys about 12 to 14 years old and a man who appeared between 18 and 20.

The ice cream vendor, an El Sereno man in his 40s, was walking with his ice cream cart when the two children approached on scooters and asked for ice cream, the lieutenant said.

“As the victim was reaching to get them what they wanted, the older suspect came from behind and struck the victim in the head with a baseball bat,” Jones said.

The vendor fell to the ground and the children tried unsuccessfully to pull his fanny pack off, he said.

“The victim was able to fight off the suspects, and they all ran northbound on Chester Avenue,” Jones said.

The young suspects left their scooters behind, he added.

The injured man was taken to Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, Jones said, where he was treated and released later Sunday.

Download the pdf: Man, children suspected of hitting man in head with bat during failed robbery in Pasadena – Pasadena Star-News

MONROVIA – A knife-wielding crook robbed a man Friday in Old Town, police said.

The crime was reported shortly after noon in an alley in the 100 block of West Colorado Boulevard, Monrovia police Lt. Nels Ortlund said.

The victim, a Monrovia man of about 60 years old, was walking down the alley when he was confronted by the robber, who brandished a knife and demanded property from the man, the lieutenant said.

The victim handed over $26 and the robber ran off, said.

Officers searched the area but were unable to find him, Ortlund added.

Police described the robber as a Latino man with a dark complexion and a bushy mustache. He wore a white T-shirt, black pants and black and white shoes resembling Converse All Star tennis shoes.

The victim was not hurt in the incident, he said.

Download pdf: Monrovia man robbed in Old Town – Pasadena Star-News

Subject: Arroyo Blvd – Raiding Recycling Bins

Reported to PPD non-emergency dispatcher a male Hispanic, about 5’ 6”, walking southbound on Arroyo Blvd in 100 block stealing recycling out of the bins on the street at 11:45.  Concern for me is not the garbage per se but any potential identity theft materials; he is ripping open garbage bags and rifling through the contents.

Authorities released a composite drawing Thursday of the men. One is Latino, 25 to 30 years old, unshaven, with spiky hair. A second robber is Latino, about 30 and clean-shaven. The third man also is Latino, in his early 30s and clean-shaven.

The family’s home in the 100 block of West Forest Avenue was broken into at about 7:20 a.m. Sunday. The mother, father and their 9-year-old son were bound. The gunmen choked the father and demanded money before leaving with cash and jewelry.

Sketches released of Arcadia home-invasion robbers – Pasadena Star-News

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Violent crime – homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault – in Pasadena fell by 24 percent during the first half of this year, the Police Department announced.

The figure was based on a preliminary crime report by the state’s Criminal Justice Statistics Center, which compared crime reports from January through June 2008 to reports from January through Aug. 31, 2009, officials said in a news release.

In addition to a drop in violent crime, Pasadena had a 4 percent decline in property crimes, which include burglaries, vehicle thefts and larceny thefts, officials said.

Violent Crime Down Article from Pasadena Star-News

Two teenage boys used a handgun to carry out a home invasion robbery Friday, police said.

The crime occurred about 6:30 a.m. at a house in the 1100 block of Romney Drive, Pasadena police Lt. Chris Russ said.

A 47-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman were home but were not injured, the lieutenant said.

“They were in bed when they awoke to suspects inside their home,” Russ said.

One of the robbers pointed a gun at the man, as the crooks proceeded to help themselves to a laptop computer, a Rolex watch, a small amount of cash and other items, he said.
They also stole a key to car parked in the driveway, but were apparently unable to start it after they jammed the key in the ignition, Russ added.

“As the suspects were leaving, the male victim came outside and confronted them,” he said.

The armed robber fired one shot at another parked car belonging to the man, Russ said, before fleeing on foot toward Church Street.

Police searched with a helicopter and a bloodhound but were unable to find the robbers, he said.

One of the robbers was described as a Latino boy of 15 or 16 years old, about 5 feet 6 inches tall and between 140 and 150 pounds. He had short black hair, wore all black clothing with black tennis shoes and carried a small silver handgun.

The other robber was also 15 or 16 and was either black with a light complexion or Latino with a dark complexion. He had short black hair, a white t-shirt, light blue jeans and tennis shoes.

Download and read the article here: Home-invasion robbery reported in Pasadena – Pasadena Star-News

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2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.

3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste … and taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have.

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