Placentia Police Dept.

Posting again: Street sweeping enforcement will resume June 1, 2021. Enforcement had been previously suspended due to COVID-19. Please remember to move your vehicle on your neighborhoods assigned date and time. Thank you for your cooperation.

This morning the city of Placentia conducted a wreathlaying ceremony at the Veterans Memorial to honor all of the brave veterans of Placentia that have served this great nation. Memorial Day wreath laying. Pictured are Mayor Green, veterans advisory committee Chair Ron Culler & Vice Chair Meredith Castillo & PD staff

UPDATE: On Friday, May 14, 2021, at approximately 6:30pm, another theft occurred at this location involving the same suspects driving the same suspect vehicle. The suspects are using license plates stolen from vehicles from other cities. In the latest incident, the victim left her purse in her vehicle and left the windows down while she went into the business. When the victim returned, her purse was gone. Surveillance video showed the suspect vehicle park behind the victim's ...vehicle. The female suspect exited the suspect vehicle, which was being driven by the male suspect. The female suspect then went out of camera view behind the gas pump, then returned to the suspect vehicle, which drove off. This is a reminder to secure your vehicle, even if you are next to it pumping gas. If you must leave your vehicle unattended, please make sure it is locked, the windows are rolled up, and your keys and other valuables are in your possession. **************************************************************************************************** On Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at approximately 4:35pm, the victim was at the ARCO gas station located on the 100 block of E Yorba Linda Blvd when her purse was taken from her vehicle. Less than twenty minutes later, the victim’s bank reported attempted fraudulent charges on her credit cards at least two different businesses in Fullerton. The suspect vehicle pictured above, being driven by Suspect 1 and bearing a license plate of CA/7DQH132 (plate reported missing/stolen out of Whittier), stopped next to the victim’s vehicle at the gas pump, and Suspect 1 went inside to the cashier. It appears that the theft occurred as Suspect 1 was returning to the suspect vehicle and as the victim got out of her vehicle to disconnect the gas nozzle. It is believed Suspect 2 exited the suspect vehicle and removed the victim’s purse from her vehicle, but the actual theft was not seen on video. SUSPECT 1: Male, light complexion, dark hair, tattoos on both upper arms, wearing a black Chicago White Sox baseball cap, a face mask, a white t-shirt, gray/black pants, and black and white Nike shoes. SUSPECT 2: Female, light complexion, long dark hair, wearing a white shirt. SUSPECT VEHICLE: Silver 2006-2007 Honda Accord with a sunroof. If you have any information that might assist this investigation, please contact the Placentia Police Department at (714) 993-8164, reference DR 21-01429.

On Friday, May 14, 2021, shortly after 7:00am, the suspect pictured above broke into several storage units at Extra Space Storage located on the 400 block of W Crowther Ave, and stole various property. The suspect drove the suspect vehicle pictured above. SUSPECT: Male, light skinned, dark hair, wearing a black shirt. SUSPECT VEHICLE: Silver BMW sedan, possibly a 2003-2010 model year 5 series.... If you have any information that might assist this investigation, please contact the Placentia Police Department at (714) 993-8164, reference DR 21-01823.

The front counter of the Placentia Police Department will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, June 1st at 8am.

Thanks again to the PPD Support Team for our delicious Craftsman Wood Fired Pizza dinner tonight. We are beyond appreciative for the support they have given us, especially during National Police Week.

PRESS RELEASE: Fatal officer involved shooting after Placentia Officers are fired upon.

This year’s National Police Week focuses on respecting, honoring, and remembering all of our fallen heroes. Earlier today, Chief Lenyi led the department in a wreath laying ceremony for our fallen officers. Please join us in celebrating the lives and service of Lieutenant Ken Alexander, Detective Phil Bush, and Investigator Joey Little. ... You will never be forgotten.

During the months of March and April of 2021, multiple victims reported getting tattoos from an unlicensed tattoo artist out of a home in the city of Placentia. During the tattooing process, the victims reported unwanted touching by the tattoo artist. The Placentia Police Department is looking for additional victims. If you believe that you have been the victim of a crime that may be related to the above incidents, we encourage you to contact the Placentia Police Department at (714) 993-8164, reference DRs 21-00902 and 21-01569.

During the mid to late evening hours on Monday, April 26, 2021, and Tuesday, April 27, 2021, two graffiti incidents occurred near Melrose Elementary School located on the 900 block of S Melrose St. The reporting party observed the suspects and suspect vehicle during the second incident. SUSPECT 1: Male, adult age, wearing a dark colored hate and a face covering. SUSPECT 2: Male, adult age, wearing a dark colored hat, a face covering, dark colored jacket, and gray pants. SUSPE...CT VEHICLE: Small silver hatchback, similar to a Honda Fit. If you have any information that might assist this investigation, please contact the Placentia Police Department at (714) 993-8164, reference DR 21-01577.