Police Blotter: A Spate of Street Robberies

Here's a recap of crimes that occurred between July 10 and July 16 as reported to the Culver City Police Department.

Attempted Car Burglary

On July 10 at 9:50 a.m. a victim called the police department to report unknown suspect(s) had attempted to burglarize his 2012 Chevy Camaro. The victim said he parked and locked his vehicle in the area of Buckingham Parkway and Kensington Way at 9 a.m.. and when he returned at 9:40 a.m. discovered his driver’s door lock had been tampered with.

Car Burglary

On July 11 at 9 p.m. a victim came to the police department to report her 2006 BMW had been burglarized. The victim said she parked and locked her car in the 9300 block of Jefferson Blvd. at 8:30 p.m. When she returned a few minutes later she discovered her passenger window had been broken and her property missing.

Street Robbery

On July 12 at 2:50 p.m. officers responded to the 6000 block of Sepulveda Blvd. regarding a robbery investigation. The officers met with the victim who told them he was walking northbound when he was approached by two suspects. Suspect #1 grabbed his cell phone, which was in his right hand. The suspect also told him he would shoot him if he didn’t give him the phone. The victim fearing for his safety gave the phone to the suspect. Both suspects then fled the area. The suspects were described as two black males, 25-30 years of age and 6’0.

Residential Burglary

On July 13 at 12:40 p.m. officers responded to the 5900 block of Stone View Dr. regarding a burglary investigation. The officers met with the victim who told them he locked and secured his residence at 12 p.m. and returned at 3 p.m. When he arrived he found his back door open and his property missing.

Street Robbery

On July 15 at 11:45 p.m. a victim came to the police department to report he was a victim of a robbery. The victim said he and a friend were near the intersection of Virginia Avenue and Jordon Way at  2 p.m. when they were approached by two suspects in a black Nissan. Suspect #1 asked a question and then exited the vehicle. The suspect approached them and asked them for their property. Fearing for their safety they gave them the property. Suspect #2 also got out of the vehicle and lifted his shirt to show he was carrying a handgun. The suspects then fled the area. The suspects were described as one Hispanic male and one whilte male. Suspect #1 was 19-20 years of age, brown eyes and 5’7. Suspect 2 was 27-28 years of age, stocky build and blond hair.

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