Captain Jonathon Tom is in charge of the West L.A. LAPD Division.
LAPD Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore released the crimes reported through February 29. To report a crime in progress, call 9-1-1. To report any non-emergency crime, call (877) 275-5273. A crime that has occurred may be reported in person at the West L.A. police station, 1663 Butler Ave. (Call: 310-444-0702) or some crimes may be reported online.
At the March 12 Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, Captain III Jonathan Tom, new Commanding Officer of the LAPD West Division, will be introduced and answer questions. You can read the interview that Circling the News did with Tom by clicking on https://www.circlingthenews.com/captain-jonathan…-police-division/ .
BURGLARY:
February 25, 1:34 a.m. in the 900 block of Via de la Paz. The black male suspect, 25 to 35 years old (5’8″/5’10” 160 lbs.) smashed glass doors to enter victim’s business and took medication.
February 28, 12:30 to 7 p.m. in the 600 block of Marquette Street. The suspect smashed a window to enter victim’s home and took jewelry, money and a backpack.
BURGLARY/THEFT FROM VEHICLE:
February 6, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of Will Rogers State Park Road. The suspect disabled the electronic lock on victim’s vehicle and took credit cards.
February 22 to 23, 9:22 p.m. to 6:21 a.m., in the 14900 block of Camarosa Drive. The suspect entered victim’s vehicle and took an insurance card.
February 26, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the 500 block of Los Liones. The suspect entered victim’s vehicle and took a cell phone.
STOLEN VEHICLE:
February 16 to 17, 8 p.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Ocean Way. The suspect took victim’s vehicle from a driveway.
February 29, 10:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m., in the 800 block of Las Lomas Avenue. The suspect took victim’s vehicle from the street.
THEFT:
February 21, at 6 p.m. in the 1300 block of Monument. The suspect tricked victim into believing she was purchasing a dog and had the victim wire money to Tulsa, Oklahoma.
(Editor’s note: After months of trying to adopt a dog, CTN recommends the Wallis Annenberg PetSpace adoptions in Playa Vista. I paid with a credit card ($80), signed a contract and brought a dog home on the same day we visited.
The PetSpace writes “Our adoption policy is welcoming and supportive of adopters from all walks of life. Our goal is to make it easy for you to start your new life with your new pet soulmate. To be approved to adopt one of our animals, you will need to be at least 18 years of age and demonstrate that you are willing and able to provide for your new pet’s needs by signing our adoption agreement.” The dogs are fixed and microchipped, teeth cleaned and shots given. Visit: adoptions@annenbergpetspace.org.)