Police Blotter: Car Burglaries, Street Robbery and Forgery

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

Car Burglaries

On Jan. 10 at 8 a.m. a victim called the police department to report two of his vehicles had been burglarized. The victim said he parked and locked both his 2006 Nissan and 2006 Toyota Camry in the 6100 block of Buckingham Pkwy on Jan. 9 at 9:30 p.m. When he returned the next morning at 8 a.m. he discovered both his vehicles had broken out windows and his property was missing.

Street Robbery

On Jan. 12 at 12:40 p.m. a victim called the police department to report he was a victim of a robbery. The victim said he was waiting for a bus in the 6000 block of Sepulveda Blvd. at 11:30 a.m. He was using his cell phone when two suspects approached him and suspect 1 pointed a handgun at him and demanded his cell phone. Suspect 2 grabbed the phone and they both fled the location.

Suspect 1 is described as a male Black, 5’7, thin build, 140 lbs, and wearing sweatpants. Suspect 2 is described as a male black, 5’9. 160 lbs and wearing dark clothing.

Attempted Residential Burglary

On Jan. 14 at 1:20 p.m. officers responded to the 3800 block of Howard View Ct. regarding a burglary investigation. The officers met with the reporting party who said she is the caregiver for the resident and when she arrived in the morning she noticed the gate on the side of the house was open. She walked to the garage area and noticed the door had pry marks. She then notified the police.

Stolen Vehicle

On Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. officers responded to the 6000 block of Hannum Ave. regarding a stolen vehicle investigation. The officers met with the victim who told them he parked and locked his 1998 Honda at 4:30 p.m. When he returned at 6 p.m. he discovered his vehicle missing.

Forgery

On Jan. 14 at 8:12 p.m. a victim came to the police department to report she was a victim of forgery. She said she had gone to her bank to withdraw a sum of money and the bank advised her of the possible fraudulent activity to her account. The bank told her that someone had recently transferred a large amount of money from her savings account to her checking account and then withdrew two large sums of money. The victim said she did not give anyone permission to access her accounts.

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