Whittier detectives hit the 9800 block of Amsdell Avenue on Wednesday with a search warrant, arresting several people and recovering stolen property, according to the Whittier Police Department. Officers took one person into custody on suspected narcotics violations, another on a probation violation, and three others on outstanding warrants. The department said the stolen items have already been returned to their rightful owner.
What Detectives Posted
In a Facebook post published Wednesday night, the Whittier Police Department said detectives served a search warrant in the 9800 block of Amsdell Avenue and recovered stolen property that was later returned to the owner. The post lists arrests tied to suspected narcotics activity, a probation violation and multiple open warrants but does not identify the people arrested by name. The department did not share any additional charge or booking details in the post.
Local Context
The warrant operation comes on the heels of other recent Whittier enforcement efforts that have focused on stolen property and narcotics. In a separate case, Whittier police seized an alley car, reporting that they recovered stolen property and arrested a suspect found with a firearm. Taken together, those incidents and recent arrests suggest local detectives are concentrating resources on cases where property crime and narcotics issues overlap.
What Happens Next
The people taken into custody will be booked, and investigators will complete follow up work before any formal charges are filed. An arrest does not automatically mean a person will face criminal charges, since prosecutors review the evidence before deciding whether to file a case. Neighbors who may have information or video related to the investigation are encouraged to contact detectives.
How to Tip Authorities
If you have information about this case, the Whittier Police Department asks the public to use its online crime tip form or call the department's non emergency number. The department's online tips page and contact details are available under "Provide a Crime Tip" on the site, and the Whittier Police Department page has the information. For emergencies, call 911.
