Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Strong Arm Robbery, Burglaries and Stolen Vehicles

A suspect grabbed a necklace from around a woman's neck at Washington Place.

Here's a recap of crimes that occurred between March 27 and April 2 as reported to the Culver City Police Department.

Commercial Burglary

On March 27 at 9:39 a.m. officers responded to the 4300 block of Sepulveda Blvd. regarding a burglary investigation. The officers met with the reporting party who told them he arrived at work at 9 a.m. and discovered coins on the floor. When he reached the area where the cash drawer was kept, he discovered it was missing. The owner of the business arrived and said he locked and secured his business at 10 p.m.

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Residential Burglary

Om March 27 at 10:39 p.m. officers responded to the 5000 block of Pickford Wy. regarding a burglary investigation. The officers met with the reporting party who told them she arrived at 10:30 p.m. because she and her husband were house sitting for the victims. When she checked the front door she noticed it was unlocked. She walked into the residence and discovered a sliding glass door was open and broken. She noticed property was missing.

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Strong Arm Robbery

On March 29 at 5:55 p.m. officers responded to the 12400 block of Washington Pl. regarding a robbery investigation. The officers met with the victim who told them she was walking westbound on Washington Place when she was approached by the suspect who grabbed her necklace from around her neck. The suspect then fled the area on foot. The suspect was described as a black male, 6’0, 170-190 lbs, wearing a blue flannel shirt and blue jeans.

Stolen Vehicle

On March 29 at 11:35 p.m. officers respond to the 6000 block of Sepulveda Blvd. regarding a stolen car investigation. The officers met with the victim who told them she parked and locked her 1997 Honda at 8:50 p.m. When she returned at 11:30 p.m. she discovered her vehicle missing.

Commercial Robbery

On March 31 at 1:12 p.m. officers responded to the 3800 block of Culver Center St. regarding a robbery investigation. The officers met with the victim who told them she had just collected money from a cash drawer and was walking back to her office when the suspect approached her. The suspect gave her a note demanding she take him to her office. Fearing for her safety she took the suspect to her office where he demanded money from the safe. The victim complied with the suspect and he then fled the location. The suspect was described as a black male, 5”10- 6”0, medium build, 25-35 years of age, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, and khaki shorts.

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