April 4, 2024

GLENDALE, CA – On Saturday, December 16th, at approximately 10:00 am, Glendale patrol officers responded to reports of a hit-and-run collision at the intersection of Lexington Drive and Columbus Avenue in Glendale. The victim, identified as a 76-year-old Glendale resident, was found by officers down in the street. Despite immediate life-saving measures and transportation to Los Angeles County USC Hospital, she succumbed to her injuries.

As a result of a diligent investigation, Glendale Police Detectives determined that the incident was not an accident but a robbery. The perpetrators, aged 14, 15, and 16, were arrested by Glendale Police Detectives for felony murder. All three suspects were transported to the Glendale City Jail where they remain in custody.

"Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of the victim in this tragic incident. I want to thank our Glendale Police Detectives for their diligent work in pursuit of justice for the family and friends of the victim.” -Glendale Police Chief Manny Cid This case will be presented to the District Attorney’s Office for filing next week.

We urge anyone with information related to this incident or the suspects to contact the Glendale Police Department at (818) 548-4911.

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About the Glendale Police Department
Established in 1906, the Glendale Police Department is a full-service police department with approximately 250 sworn officers, and nearly 400 total employees. The Glendale Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of public safety services through proactive policing, professionalism, and community partnerships.

Assignments include Patrol, Traffic, Investigations Bureau, Narcotics, SWAT, Motorcycles, K-9, School Resource Officer, Custody, Dispatch, and Air Support. Police Department responsibilities include 9-1-1 emergency response, proactive law enforcement, traffic enforcement and collision investigation, crime investigation and case preparation, community and school policing, and administration of the city jail facility.
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