This alert comes from the LAPD Topanga Station:
There has been an increase of residential burglaries in the Woodland Hills Community. Suspects appear to be targeting houses that are located off of some of the major arteries in the division including Valley Circle Blvd, Mullholland Drive and Dumetz Road.
Suspects identify unoccupied houses and knock on the front door to verify if anyone is inside. There have been a number of burglaries where suspects have ignored the alarm signs posted in the front of the house and still proceeded to target the house. If someone answers the door, suspects come up with a quick response and leave.
Upon verifying no one is home, suspects walk to the side of the house and either smash the rear sliding door or force open the bathroom window. If an alarm isn't activated, suspects have been spending a considerable amount of time in the house looking for your valuables.
Be on heightened alert and aware of the activity on your street. Suspects are casing these neighborhhoods and are loitering on the streets looking for their next targets. Suspects are traveling in higher end vehicles that don't stand out. Suspects primarily commit these crimes with two or more persons in the vehicle.
If you have information to pass onto the police of a possible vehicle description and or license plate number contact the Senior Lead Office at (818) 756-3070. If suspects appear to be in the act of committing a crime contact 911 or non-emergency (877) 275-5273 for suspicious activity.
Contact your Senior Lead Officer to start a Neighborhood Watch in your area to learn how to safeguard your community.
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