SHERMAN OAKS—The Los Angeles Police Department, Van Nuys Division detectives are seeking the public’s help to nab three people responsible for a burglary in the Sherman Oaks region. The robbery occurred on September 16, on the 4700 block of Burnet Avenue where the suspects broke into a residence and stole electronics and jewelry.
Surveillance video captured two of the suspects as they entered the home and the third suspect was captured on video waiting in a truck. The first suspect is described as an African-American male, in his 20s, standing 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weighing about 170 pounds. He has short hair and was seen wearing dark colored pants, a white shirt, dark shoes and was carrying a dark bag.
The second suspect is described as a White male, in his mid 20s, standing about 5 feet and 10 inches tall, weighing between 170 to 180 pounds. He was seen wearing a white shirt, dark pants and dark shoes. The female driver who was seen in the pick-up truck is described as standing 5 feet and 2 inches tall. She has long dark hair. She was seen wearing a white blouse, a dark skirt, high heel shoes and carrying a white purse. The truck is described as a newer possible Dodge Ram 4-dooror similar type vehicle.
Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call Van Nuys Area Burglary Detective Marc Diamond at 818-374-0040. 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.
