BEL AIR—Police are asking for the public’s help to catch several suspects captured on video surveillance breaking into a home in the Bel Air region. The vehicle used in the crime is described as a white sports utility Buick Enclave.
Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s West Los Angeles Division have released a video on the LAPD blog site of the suspects and their getaway vehicle. The incident occurred on August 29 at around 3:00 p.m. when multiple suspects entered a residence on the 15000 block of Hammer Drive by breaking the rear master bedroom window.
Taken from the home included US Currency, electronic devices and US passports. Authorities believe the suspects are connected to several other break-ins in the region.
A total of five suspects were captured on video. The first suspect is described as a Hispanic male, standing around 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs around 170 pounds, with a dark mustache. He was seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, dark shorts with two large Aztec male images on the front, red and black sneakers and wearing black and tan gloves.
The second suspect is described as a Hispanic male, standing around 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing around 170 pounds. He was seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, blue sneakers, red and white gloves.
The third suspect is described as a Hispanic male, standing around 5 feet 10 inches tall and also weighing around 170 pounds. He was seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, gray/blue sneakers and black gloves.The fourth suspect is described as a Hispanic female, standing approximately 5 feet and 4 inches tall and weighs around 200 pounds, heavy set and long black hair. She was seen dressed in a gray Nike t-shirt, black stretch pants and black sneakers.
The fifth suspect is described as a Hispanic female, standing approximately 5 feet and 2 inches tall and weighing about 120 pounds. She has long black hair and was seen wearing a burgundy/pink striped long sleeve shirt, black stretch pants and black sneakers.
Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call West Los Angeles Burglary Detective Chavarria at (310) 444-1538. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to www.LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.
