Brentwood Crime Update
Submitted by LAPD Officer Matt Kirk 34713@lapd.online
Among recent Brentwood crimes include the theft of the tires and wheels from a new Mercedes parked on the street.
Burglary:
02-23-21 1600 Hrs, 900 Block of S. Bundy Drive, Susp(s) smashed side bedroom window and entered location. Once inside the susp(s) removed property and fled location through kitchen door. Property taken was purses and jewelry.
02-28-21 0315 Hrs/ 02-28-21 0405 Hrs, 12900 Block of Montana Ave, Susp(s) pried open front lobby door to the apartment complex and then entered the parking garage from lobby area. Once inside the garage the susp(s) pried open multiple storage units. Susp(s) fled in unknown type black suv. No property reported being taken from the location.
Remember to always lock your doors and windows when you leave your home. If you have an alarm please use it and if you have security cameras, make sure they are working, and the footage can be accessed.
Robbery: None Reported
ADW (Assault With Deadly Weapon): None Reported
BFMV (Burglary from motor vehicle)/ TFMV (Theft from motor Vehicle):
02-25-21 1830 Hrs/ 02-26-21 0800 Hrs, 1100 Block of S. Barrington Ave, Susp(s) removed vehicle’s (4) wheels and tires. Vehicle was parked in a carport. Victims vehicle was a 2020 Mercedes CLA 35.
02-26-21 2200 Hrs, 300 Block of Rockingham Ave, Suspect was observed on security camera checking door handle of victim’s vehicle. Suspect left location after they were unable to open locked vehicle. Vehicle was a 2020 Jeep parked on the street.
02-26-21 1930 Hrs/ 02-27-21 2030 Hrs, 11600 Block of Montana Ave, Susp(s) entered secured parking garage by unknown means. Once inside the susp(s) entered victim’s UNLOCKED vehicle and removed property. Property taken was a laptop and key fob.
Remember DO NOT leave key fobs in your vehicle. Most new cars will not allow you to lock your car with the key fob inside. Also, please don’t leave valuables inside your vehicle, especially if they are visible from outside the vehicle. Are car parked in a secure parking garage does not make it immune from being broken into.
GTA (Grand Theft Auto): None Reported – Whoo Hoo! Great job keeping your cars locked!
Theft:
02-23-21 1400 Hrs/ 02-24-21 0600 Hrs, 11300 Block of Elderwood St., Susp(s) removed victim’s mailbox from fence.
02-25-21 1330 Hrs, 11800 Block of Kiowa Ave, Suspect and victim agreed for a vehicle purchase on Offer Up. Victim gave suspect money for the vehicle at which time the suspect fled on foot. Victim contacted police and discovered that the vehicle was stolen.
SCAM ALERT: I just want to remind everyone that if some call or e-mails stating that you need to send money or gift cards most likely it’s a scam. If they say they are from a reputable company contact the company with a phone number that you acquire and check that way. Sometimes these suspects can be very convincing but never just hand over money, gift cards or any personal information.
WHEN SELLING ONLINE, PLEASE DO THIS: If you are going to sell an item on the internet and meet in person make sure you have someone else with you and make the transaction in a public location. Many people meet in front of police station to make the transaction and advise the buyer of the location prior to meeting. Also, when you are shopping please keep your purse on your person and not left in the shopping cart. Thieves will many times work in pairs to distract the victim while the other suspect takes the purse. If you feel it is necessary to keep your purse in the shopping cart have it zipped up and place it in the bottom.
