13 Storage Units Burglarized, Approximately $150,000 in Property Stolen
On Aug. 22 at approximately 10:30 a.m., Glendale PD patrol officers responded to a public storage facility on the 5500 block of San Fernando Road regarding a burglary in progress. A caller advised dispatch that multiple storage units inside the facility had been burglarized and that the suspects were potentially still at the location. Officers arrived on scene and attempted to locate the suspects; however, it was determined the suspects had already fled the location.
While on scene, officers discovered approximately 13 storage units at the location had been burglarized or were damaged in an attempted burglary. Items stolen from these units during the burglary (estimated to be valued at around $75,000) included sports and comic book memorabilia, collectible shoes and high-end electronics. Officers were able to review surveillance footage from the facility and observed three males and two females make illegal entry into the facility earlier in the morning at around 7:45. The suspects then used carts to load the stolen property from the storage units into waiting vehicles over the course of an hour before fleeing the location.
On Aug. 23 at approximately 11:30 a.m., Glendale police responded back to the location to take an additional burglary report. After the prior burglary, one of the victims had repairs done to their unit and left the location later in the afternoon on Aug. 22 just to be called by the storage facility on the morning of Aug. 23 to be notified their storage unit had been broken into a second time. Officers reviewed surveillance footage from the location and observed three suspects (who appeared to be the same suspects from the previous burglaries mentioned) illegally enter the facility on Aug. 22 at approximately 6 p.m. and again break into the victim’s repaired storage unit. The suspects used carts to transport boxes of collectible shoes and comic books (estimated value of $75,000) to waiting vehicles, making several trips back and forth before fleeing the location.
Anyone who recognizes any of the suspects involved in this series of burglaries are encouraged by the Glendale Police Dept. to call (818) 548-4911. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800-222-8477), use a smartphone by downloading the “P3 MOBILE APP,” or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.
Male on Dirt Bike Armed with Loaded Handgun
Arrested for Illegal Drug Sales
On Aug. 19 just after 2 p.m., due to complaints of speeding in the Brand Park area, the Glendale Police Department’s Traffic Bureau was conducting directed traffic enforcement in the area. One particular complaint from residents in the area was regarding a male who had been illegally riding a dirt bike at high rates of speed on the streets.
During the operation, a lieutenant assigned to the GPD Traffic Bureau was patrolling in the area of Mountain Street and Thompson Avenue when they observed a male riding a dirt bike on the road at a high rate of speed who was not wearing a helmet.
A traffic stop was initiated, but the motorcyclist failed to yield. At one point the motorcyclist, later identified as 35-year-old Dikran Mouradian of Glendale, tried to maneuver around the lieutenant’s marked police motorcycle but lost control, dropping his bike onto the ground. After this, Mouradian walked away from officers and became argumentative with them, refusing to comply with orders to stop. Eventually an officer made contact with Mouradian and detained him in handcuffs.
Assisting officers arrived on scene and a search of a backpack Mouradian was wearing produced a loaded 9mm handgun, a plastic bag containing approximately one ounce of heroin, a bag containing methamphetamine, a digital scale, a glass bulbous pipe and several hundred dollars in cash.
Mouradian was subsequently arrested and booked for possessing narcotics for sale, possessing a controlled substance while armed and obstructing.
Homicide Investigation – Stabbing Incident – GPD Seeking Assistance
On Aug. 13, just before midnight, Glendale police officers on patrol were dispatched to a restaurant on the 300 block of North Verdugo Road regarding an unknown problem.
Upon arrival, officers determined that a fight had broken out and three individuals were injured with stab wounds. The victims were transported to the hospital for their injuries and one victim has since passed away.
The investigation is ongoing and the Glendale Police Dept. is seeking the public’s assistance gathering more information on the incident.
Anyone with information that can assist with the investigation is encouraged to contact the Glendale Police Dept. at (818) 548-4911.
Those who wish to remain anonymous can call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800-222-8477), use their smartphone by downloading the P3 MOBILE APP, or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.
Arrests for Reckless Driving and Street Racing – Vehicles Impounded
The Glendale Police Dept. has a zero-tolerance policy regarding reckless driving and illegal street racing. Those arrested for such offenses will have their vehicles impounded. The below list depicts those who have been arrested for reckless driving and participating in an illegal speed contest (racing) over the course of the last few weeks. Officers continue to proactively patrol the city and monitor traffic to keep our roads safe for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Anyone who witnesses reckless driving or illegal street racing should call the Glendale Police Dept.’s non-emergency line at (818) 548-4911 or 9-1-1 to report those involved.
Date/Approximate Time Arrested | Location | Charge(s) | Subject(s) Arrested |
July 29, 2021 / 11:15 p.m. | Park Vista Dr / Pennsylvania Ave | Reckless Driving | 22-year-old Daniel Yedgarian of La Crescenta |
July 30, 2021 / 3:30 p.m. | Thompson Ave / Glenoaks Blvd | Reckless Driving | 24-year-old Vahe Misakyan of Granada Hills |
August 11, 2021 / 9:00 p.m. | Glenoaks Blvd / Highland Ave | Illegal Speed Contest | 20-year-old Samvel Zulfigaryan of Granada Hills |
August 11, 2021 / 9:00 p.m. | Glenoaks Blvd / Highland Ave | Illegal Speed Contest | Juvenile |
August 13, 2021 / 6:30 p.m. | Ben Lomond Dr / Kenneth Rd | Reckless Driving | 21-year-old Ara Krikor of Glendale |
August 14, 2021 / 6:00 p.m. | Brand Blvd / Monterey Rd | Reckless Driving | 19-year-old Karen Martirosyan of Glendale *Also arrested for reckless driving on 08/13/2020 and on 12/08/2020* |