A resident shared the following video of people trying to break into cars in the Huntington Palisades area.
Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin sent the crime report on November 22. He reported that the Beach Detail Officers took a person into custody after stealing from one of the local stores a couple weeks ago.
“The suspect tried to run away, but Officers Smaldone and Suliman did an outstanding job of controlling the suspect and taking him into custody,” Espin said.
LAPD arrest a fleeing suspect.
He said that auto-related crimes still are prevalent and reminded people “not to leave valuables inside your vehicle. Most of our burglary/ theft from motor vehicles are crimes of opportunity.”
Espin also emphasized to let neighbors know if you go out of town, so they can be on the lookout around your property. “The more eyes on the street and neighbors walking around and being visible is the best deterrent for crimes of opportunities.
“Enjoy the company of friends and family,” Espin said. “I am thankful for the great partnership and support the Palisades has shown me. Happy Thanksgiving.”
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT:
November 12, 10 p.m., in the 15100 block of Pacific Coast Highway. This was labeled an acquaintance dispute. Victim, suspect and witness were on the beach, by Tower 17. The suspect approached the victim and attempted to stab her, multiple times, for no reason, according to the victim. The witness stated the suspect was only trying to get his jacket from the victim and at no time did he see a knife. The officers said all statements were inconsistent.
BURGLARY:
November 18, 4 to 11 p.m. in the 14000 block of Evans Road. A suspect smashed a window to enter a residence, ransacked the home and removed $500,000 in jewelry and then fled the area. Prints were requested.
BURGLARY THEFT FROM VEHICLE:
November 14, 12:30 to 2 p.m., in the 15000 block of Sunset Boulevard. The suspect entered secured vehicle, removed property and fled the location.
November 16, 9:30 to 9:45 a.m., in the 15000 block of Sunset Boulevard. The suspect entered unsecured vehicle, took property and fled.
November 17 to 20, 9 a.m. 300 block of Entrada Drive. The suspect took the license plate off the vehicle and fled location.
November 18, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Will Rogers Beach and Pacific Coast Highway. A suspect entered an unsecured vehicle, took property and fled.
THEFT:
November 12, 8:33 to 8:45 a.m., in the 17000 Block of Sunset Boulevard. The suspect entered location, concealed items in clothing, and fled location without paying for items.
Palisades Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin.