Alhambra Police Arrest Suspicious Man Near Construction Site

(Photo – Alhambra Police Department)

A man was arrested Saturday afternoon near Chapel Ave. and Bay State St. after officers responded to a report of a suspicious individual wearing a safety vest, who was seen jumping over a wall behind an apartment complex.

By News Desk

Upon arriving at the scene, officers located the man, later identified as Spencer Ellis, 34, of Long Beach, near a construction site. When questioned, Ellis claimed he was working the front desk at the site. However, the officers noted that the site did not have a lobby, which raised immediate doubts about his story.

Further questioning revealed that Ellis was unable to provide a clear explanation of his job. A subsequent investigation revealed he had an outstanding warrant and was in possession of a driver’s license that did not belong to him.

Ellis was arrested and booked at the Alhambra Police Department Jail. He now faces multiple charges, including possession of stolen property and providing false information to law enforcement.