MELROSE\u2014On September 13, a burglar stole 15 bags from the\u00a0high-end boutique Parabellum located on the 8200 block of Melrose Avenue.<\/p>\n
According to the Los Angeles Police Department\u00a0blog, the suspect, who was seen looking inside the boutique at around 2:40 a.m., used a sledge hammer to smash a display window. He then proceeded to go around the store stuffing purses and other merchandise into an industrial sized dry cleaning bag. The burglar stole multiple bags each valued at $2,500.<\/p>\n
The Los Angeles Police Department Wilshire Area Burglary detectives are asking for the public\u2019s assistance in identifying the suspect, who was caught on video taking the handbags from the boutique.<\/p>\n
The suspect is described as a black male, 40-50 years of age, standing 6 feet and\u00a03 inches tall\u00a0and weighing 260 pounds. He was seen wearing a white towel or rag on his head, black shirt, blue jeans, white shoes, and gloves.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information regarding the case is asked to call Wilshire Burglary Detective S. French at 213-922-8205. 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). Tipster 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 LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.<\/p>\n