Police Blotter: Burglaries and Vandalism

With the holiday season in full swing, criminals are on the lookout for cars and homes to burglarize. Here's a recap of crimes that occurred between Nov. 29 and Dec. 5, as reported to the Culver City Police Department.

Car Burglary:

On Nov. 29 at 8:30 am, a victim called the police department to report her 2001 Saturn had been burglarized. The victim said she parked and locked her car on Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. in the 5000 block of Maytime Ln. When she returned the next day at 8:10 a.m. she discovered her rear driver side window open and her property missing.

Residential Burglary:

On Nov. 29 at 7:15 p.m., officers responded to the 10900 block of Pickford Way regarding a burglary investigation. The officers met with the victim who told them she left her residence at 8:30 a.m. and when she returned at 7 p.m., she discovered the front door open. She also noticed her property missing from each room she walked through.

Attempted Street Robbery:

On Dec. 1 at 3:20 a.m., officers responded to the area of Venice Boulevard and Prospect Avenue regarding a robbery investigation. The officers met with the victim who said he was talking on his cell phone when he was approached by a black male, 25 years of age, 5’8, thin build, and wearing dark clothing. The suspect told him to give him his phone and money and then struck the victim. The victim fearing for his safety was able to flee from the suspect before giving him his property.

Vandalism:

On Dec. 1 at 9:40 am, a victim called the police department to report his 2010 Honda had been vandalized. The victim said he parked and locked his car in the 11000 block of Summertime Ln. on Nov. 30 at 4:30 p.m. He returned the next morning at 9:10 a.m and discovered his tires had been slashed.

Residential Burglary:

On Dec. 2 at 3 p.m., officers responded to the 5300 block of Kalein Dr. regarding a burglary investigation. The officers met with the victim who told them she left her residence locked and secured at 12 p.m., and her husband returned at 3 p.m. and discovered a rear window had been broken out. He checked the interior and discovered his property missing.

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