La Mirada, Other Cities Crime Summary

October 3, 2025

September 22-28, 2025

Artesia

Deputies in Artesia responded to a robbery on Pioneer Boulevard the evening of September 25. Later that night, another call on Pioneer involved domestic violence. On September 28, deputies investigated a petty theft, also on Pioneer.

Bellflower

Bellflower deputies were busy with violent crimes throughout the week. On September 24, a domestic violence case was logged on Ramona Street, along with another on Woodruff Avenue. That same day, a rape involving a juvenile was reported on Eucalyptus Avenue. On September 25, deputies investigated a domestic violence incident on Woodruff Place. The weekend brought more trouble: on September 27, deputies handled a domestic violence case on Artesia Boulevard and an assault with fists on McNab Avenue. On September 28, two separate aggravated assaults with deadly weapons involving firearms were reported, one on Artesia Boulevard and another near Rosecrans and Sonrisa Street.

Cerritos

The Los Cerritos Center and nearby streets saw a flood of calls. 

On September 23, deputies investigated an attempted grand theft auto on Bloomfield Avenue and a shoplifting case on Park Plaza Drive. On September 24, auto thieves struck again at Marquardt Avenue and Struikman Road, while another theft from an unlocked vehicle was reported on Newbrook Avenue, and a child assault occurred on La Jara Street. On September 25, deputies investigated a grand theft auto at the mall. September 26 brought two shoplifting cases, one on South Street and another on 183rd Street, along with a burglary on Elaine Avenue. That same day, another auto parts theft and a vehicle theft were reported at the mall. On September 27, thieves hit hard again with multiple grand theft autos and auto parts thefts at the mall and Towne Center Drive. 

Commerce

The week began on September 23 with two separate grand theft shoplifting cases at the Citadel, one at 6:56 p.m. and another just minutes later at 6:52 p.m. That same day, deputies also responded to a vehicle burglary near Jillson Street and Leo Avenue.

On September 24, an aggravated child assault was reported on Triggs Avenue. Later that evening, a theft from an unlocked auto was logged at the Citadel.

September 25 saw another round of activity: deputies investigated two grand theft cases, one on Commerce Way and another at the Citadel, plus a strong-arm robbery at a store on Telegraph Boulevard.

The following day, September 26, deputies responded to three separate incidents at the Citadel: petty shoplifting, a grand theft shoplifting case, and another petty theft from the same shopping complex.

The weekend closed with a string of incidents on September 28. Deputies reported a petty shoplifting case, followed by a grand theft pickpocketing incident, and later another grand theft shoplifting case, all at the Citadel.

Lakewood

Lakewood deputies logged two grand theft autos on September 23, one on Oliva Avenue and another at a South Street business that also involved a robbery. On September 24, shoplifters struck Woodruff Avenue and Lakewood Center Mall. The week closed with an assault on Woodruff Avenue and a shoplifting incident on Clark Avenue, both on September 26.

La Mirada

Deputies reported a series of notable arrests across the city last week, with twelve suspects taken into custody for various warrants and narcotics violations.

Two vehicle burglaries were logged. A window-smash burglary occurred on Alicante Road, while an attempted burglary was reported on San Feliciano Drive.

Grand thefts were widespread. Deputies investigated a catalytic converter theft on Clearwood Avenue, a theft near Alicante Road and Santa Gertrudes Avenue, and an early morning theft on Firestone Boulevard. Additional thefts were reported on Ashgrove Drive near Mercado Avenue and on Adoree Street, where another catalytic converter was taken. Metallic material was stolen from Alondra Boulevard, and an afternoon theft was reported on Imperial Highway.

Auto thefts also struck La Mirada. A sedan was stolen from Stamy Road, and a sport utility vehicle was taken from Alondra Boulevard.

Norwalk

Norwalk saw steady criminal activity. On September 23, deputies reported a vehicle burglary on Beaty Avenue and two separate grand theft autos, one on Kalnor Avenue and another on Rosecrans Avenue. On September 24, shoplifters were caught on Firestone Boulevard, and another case was reported there again on September 26. September 27 brought a robbery on Lowemont Street, an assault on Firestone Boulevard, and a resisting arrest incident at Civic Center Drive. Deputies also logged an assault on Pioneer Boulevard that same day. On September 28, two more grand theft autos were reported, one on Ferina Street and another on Leibacher Avenue.

Pico Rivera

Pico Rivera deputies handled a series of incidents across the week. On September 23, they responded to an assault on Claymore Street. The next day, September 24, deputies investigated a robbery on Bermudez Street, a shoplifting case on Washington Boulevard, and an auto burglary on Banta Road. September 25 brought a burglary on Glencannon Drive and a grand theft on Paramount Boulevard. September 26 included an assault on Birchleaf Avenue, a domestic violence case on Layman Avenue, shoplifting on East Washington Boulevard, and another domestic violence case on Passons Boulevard. On September 27, deputies reported shoplifting on Washington Boulevard, grand theft on Havenwood Drive, a petty theft from an auto on Passons Boulevard, and a grand theft auto at Citronell Avenue and Reichling Lane. The weekend closed with three cases on September 28: an arson involving a motor vehicle on Whittier Boulevard, shoplifting on Washington Boulevard, and an assault on Rosemead Boulevard.

Santa Fe Springs

Santa Fe Springs deputies and Whittier Police fielded a wide variety of cases. On September 23, burglaries were reported on Norwalk Boulevard and Los Nietos Road. The next day brought three drug arrests on Norwalk Boulevard, Dice Road, and Telegraph Road, plus a theft from a vehicle on Pioneer Boulevard and another theft case on Los Nietos Road. September 25 was busy with an auto theft on Washington Boulevard, parts theft on Flossmoor Road, disorderly conduct on Pioneer Boulevard, and an aggravated assault near Orr and Day Road. On September 26, deputies logged another aggravated assault at Laurel Avenue and Telegraph Road, plus a theft from an auto on Dunning Street. September 27 included another auto theft on Florence Avenue and shoplifting on Telegraph Road. The week closed with a DUI arrest and an aggravated assault, both on Norwalk Boulevard, on September 29.