GPS DATA, CRIME STATISTICS & SIGNIFICANT EVENTS October 2 – October 9, 2025
Significant Events
October 9, 2025
Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Del Amo Metro Passenger Station regarding a grand theft report call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a Metro Supervisor who informed them 60 feet of copper wire was missing from the train tracks. The Metro Supervisor did not know when the incident occurred. He estimated the cost to replace the copper wire at $5,400. Responding Deputy Personnel were unable to locate the suspect. The suspect is still outstanding.
October 6, 2025
Grand Theft – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Vermont Metro Passenger Station regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated, while onboard the train, a female adult (suspect) approached her, and without warning stole her cell phone from her hands. The suspect exited the train, ran up the stairs to the street level, and boarded a Metro bus. The Metro bus drove northbound on Vermont Avenue and out of view. The suspect was later detained and positively identified by the victim as the person who stole her cell phone. The suspect was arrested for the indicated charge.
October 4, 2025
Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Duarte Metro Passenger Station regarding a grand theft that just occurred call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a Metro Supervisor who informed them 100 feet of copper wire was missing from the train tracks. The Metro supervisor said there was also damage to a portion of the tracks due to the heat from the tools used to cut the copper wire. He estimated the cost to repair the tracks and replace the copper wire at $25,000. Responding Deputy Personnel were unable to locate the suspect. The suspect is still outstanding.
Vandalism – Suspects Arrested / Subject Cited
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Lynwood Metro Passenger Station regarding a vandalism that just occurred call for service. While enroute to the call, Deputies received updated information regarding the description of the suspect. Upon arrival, Deputies detained a male adult (suspect) and a male juvenile (subject) who were positively identified for the vandalism. Both were arrested for the indicated charge. Due to the second suspect being a juvenile, he was cited and released under the guidance of a guardian.
The TSB Weekly Update is not a complete list of all incidents, arrests, or events that occurred. The details within each incident description are preliminary information only and are not meant to replace those of a full investigation.
For inquiries, please contact the TSB PIO, Deputy Jessica A. Bennett at [email protected].
