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Police Blotter: Suspect Thwarted Attempting to Cash Forged Check

A quick-thinking bank teller recognized a fraudulent check, but the suspect managed to flee the Culver City bank on Culver Boulevard before being apprehended.

Here's a recap of crimes that occurred between July 24 and July 30, as reported to the Culver City Police Department.

Residential Burglary

On July 25 at 7:50 p.m. officers responded to the 11000 block of Culver Blvd. regarding a burglary investigation. The officers met with the victim who said she left her residence locked and secured at 8:30 a.m. When her roommate returned at 6:30 p.m. she discovered the front door open and their property missing.

Stolen Vehicle

On July 26 at 7 a.m. officers responded to the 3900 block of Sawtelle Blvd. regarding a stolen car investigation. The officers met with the victim who told them he parked and locked his 1995 Acura at 4 p.m. When he returned the next morning at 6:30 a.m. his car was missing.

Vandalism

On July 27 at 2:59 p.m. a victim came to the police station to report that her 2012 Infiniti had been vandalized in the 8800 block of National Blvd. The victim said she parked her car at 1:15 p.m. and when she returned at 2:15 p.m. noticed an unknown suspect had keyed her car.

Forgery

On July 28 at 12:15 p.m. officers responded to the 9400 block of Culver Blvd. regarding a forgery investigation. The officers met with the reporting party who told them she was approached by the suspect who presented a check to be cashed. She recognized the check may have been altered and fraudulent, asked the suspect a few questions regarding the check and the suspect got nervous and the fled the location.

Car Burglary

On July 29 at 9:30 p.m. a victim called the police department to report his 2008 Cadillac was burglarized. The victim said he parked and locked his vehicle in the 6000 block of Sepulveda Blvd. at 7:30 p.m. When he returned he discovered his property missing.

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