Crime & Safety

Culver City Police Blotter: Vandalism, Burglary and Robberies

A man brandishing a handgun reportedly entered a commercial business on Sepulveda Boulevard at 3 a.m. and demanded money.

Here's a recap of crimes that occurred between Jan. 7 and Jan. 14 as reported to the Culver City Police Department.

Car Burglary

On Jan. 7 at 5:55 p.m. a victim called the police department to report her 2012 Acura had been burglarized. The victim said she parked and locked her car in the 6300 block of Hetzler Rd. at 4:45 p.m. When she returned at 5:30 p.m. she discovered her rear passenger window smashed out and her property missing.

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Vandalism

On Jan. 8 at 10:56 p.m. a victim came to the police department to report his business had been vandalized. The victim said he locked and secured his business, which is located in the 5800 block of Washington Blvd. on Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. When he returned the next morning he discovered unknown suspect(s) had sprayed graffiti on his businesses windows.

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Residential Burglary

On Jan. 8 at 4 p.m. officers responded to the 4100 block of Neosho Ave. regarding a burglary investigation. The officers met with the victim who told them his wife left the residence locked and secured at 7 a.m. When he returned at 3:15 p.m. he discovered the window screen of his residence was on the ground and the window had been pried open. Once inside he discovered his property missing.

Street Robbery

On Jan. 9 at 11:06 p.m. officers responded to the 12700 block of Washington Blvd. regarding a robbery investigation. The officers met with the victim who told them he was waiting for the bus when he was approached by the suspect who demanded his property. The victim said the suspect then grabbed his property and took it from him. The suspect then fled the location. The suspect was described as a male white, 30-35 years of age, stocky build, shaved head and wearing a dark coat.

Commercial Robbery

On Jan. 11 at 3:02 a.m. officers responded to the 5400 block of Sepulveda Blvd. regarding a robbery investigation. The officers met with the victim who told them he was working when the suspect entered the location and brandished a handgun and demanded the money. The victim fearing for his safety handed the suspect the money. The suspect then fled the location. The suspect was described as a male, black, 20-30 years of age, medium build and wearing dark clothing.

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