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Recent Residential Burglaries

Here is an alert from the Los Angeles Police Department about two recent incidents involving burglars.

 

Senior Lead Officer Ron Carter reports there were two recent residential burglaries. Here is Ron's information.



1. The first incident was along the 14900 block of Jadestone Drive in Reporting District 0991, between the hours of 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.. The suspect (s) smashed in the laundry room door, entered the residence and ransacked the rooms, locating some cash , kept in the closet. There were no suspects seen by the returning residents, who wisely waited for Police, and did not enter their residence. It is always best to assume that there may still be someone inside your home and await the arrival of Police. Any neighbors who may have seen any person or persons in the area around that time of day are urged to contact the Van Nuys Detectives at 31047@lapd.lacity.org or 25895@lapd.lacity.org. With this small window of opportunity, it appears that the suspects may have been in the area, looking for residents who are leaving their homes. Please be aware of any strange vehicles in the area and call us if they do not belong in your neighborhoods.


2. The second was along the 14200 Block of Valley Vista Boulevard. In this case, the alarm scared off the suspect (s) and there was damage to the rear window and the alarm box, which was smashed, but no property was noticed missing/taken at this time. Fortunately, the alarm continued to ring and the suspect (s) climbed over a front yard fence and fled. The alarm worked and if you observed anyone suspicious in the area between 8:30-9:00 p.m. on the 11th, please contact the Burglary Detectives listed above.

Our efforts continue with dedicated patrols in the area, under-cover officers conducting surveillance and our Air-Ships (Helicopters) checking the areas from above when available, but the best resource is the Neighborhood Watch and the "Eyes and Ears" of you and your neighbors. Please remain vigilant in your efforts to watch out for yourselves and your neighbors.
Van Nuys Division - Senior Lead Office


Contact Information:
Ronald Carter
Van Nuys
818-374-5408
23838@lapd.lacity.org

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A. Abrams May 19, 2013 at 06:05 pm
As a parent who spent over 12 hours on site volunteering at CHAMPSFEST, I must say that CHAMPSRead More Parent's assessment above of the circumstances is exactly correct.
CHAMPS Parent May 19, 2013 at 05:43 pm
Dear Hollietiger, CHAMPSFEST2013 was an awesome experience for my child. She was there all day andRead More had the best time. When I dropped her off I saw a slew of security personnel checking bags and wanding. She told me security was there immediately and a medic on hand. Her friend is fine and is going to school Monday morning. The hammer was from a vendor. The kid could have grabbed one of the stakes from a tent or a chair. Things happen, but I trust that the school and the administrators did the right thing. It's very counter productive and irresponsible to write things when you don't know the facts. I will support and trust CHAMPS and my daughter is already looking forward to next years CHAMPSFEST.
Evan Sanford May 19, 2013 at 05:02 pm
First of all, I don't know where your child got his information but he is quite uninformed. HeRead More obviously was believing all the rumors spreading at then end of the event. The victim's skull WAS NOT "cracked open and ... bleeding everywhere." CHAMPSFEST 2013 was a public event, therefore open to the PUBLIC. CHAMPS (the school) has no control of mental competency of attendants from other schools. Security was there in droves to protect the entire venue. As far as nothing being reported that is also FALSE. The kid was NOT taken away in handcuffs. Police were there and it is confidential information that was not released to the general population and is not a matter of public record. Second of all, the resources provided by the city were there as a backup (you mentioned "2 ambulances, police fire trucks... Not really sure what police fire trucks are but that's besides the point). We wanted to make sure that in this case of emergency all bases were covered and the safety of the victim was going to be treated properly. Next time you hear about an incident, I would consider the reputation of the people who worked so hard to put on the event and let them handle the situation before posting incorrect information to the entire community.