Police Blotter: Robberies and Identity Theft

In the week leading up to the holidays, several robberies were reported in Culver City, and one person was the victim of identity theft. Here's a recap of crimes that occurred between Dec. 13 and Dec. 19, as reported to the Culver City Police Department.

Residential Burglary

On Dec. 13 at 7:55 p.m. officers responded to the 4100 block of Albright Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. The officers arrived and met with the victim who told them his roommate left the residence at 8:45 a.m. and secured the location. He arrived at 7 p.m. and discovered his residence had been ransacked and his property missing. It appears the suspect(s) entered through a bedroom window.

Car Burglary

On Dec. 13 at 8:15 a.m. a victim called the police department to report that his 2006 Ford truck had been burglarized. The victim said he parked and locked his truck in the 10700 block of Jefferson Blvd. at 12 a.m. When he returned at 8 a.m. he discovered the rear window had been broken out and his property missing.

Robbery

On Dec.14 at 5:45 p.m. officers responded to the 9400 block of Culver Blvd. regarding a robbery investigation. The officers arrived and met with the reporting party who told them she was at her work station when the suspect approached her and handed her a note demanding money from her. Fearing for her safety she gave the suspect the money. The suspect then fled the location. The suspect was described as a male Hispanic, early to late twenties, 5’6, heavy set, and wearing a white sweatshirt.

Identity Theft

On Dec. 16 at  5 p.m. a victim came to the police department to report that she was a victim of identity theft. The victim said an unknown suspect had used her social security number to fraudulently file their taxes. She discovered this crime when she applied for a passport and was denied.

Robbery

On Dec. 18 at 10:25 p.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 behind the counter when the suspect entered the location. The suspect approached him and pointed a handgun at him and demanded money from his cash drawer. Fearing for his safety he gave the suspect the money. The suspect then fled the location. The suspect was described as a black male, medium build, 30 years of age, 5’8, and wearing a hooded sweatshirt.

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