San Fernando Valley burglaries: Two more homes targeted amid LAPD patrol surge
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Burglars struck two more homes in and around the San Fernando Valley this weekend, bringing the total to nine since April 11.The latest in the string of recent burglaries occurred after Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday that she had directed the Los Angeles Police Department to increase patrols along Ventura Boulevard.Police have not determined whether the burglaries are connected.
Officers responded to a call Saturday night in Toluca Lake, where burglars are said to have gotten away with high-value items such as jewelry and cash.The LAPD also responded to a call early Sunday for a break-in at a home in the Hollywood Hills.
California After reports of burglars breaking into six homes over seven days in the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas, the LAPD will step up patrols in the area, Bass said Saturday.Around 9:45 p.m.Saturday, police responded to a call at a home in the 4900 block of Strohm Avenue.
The burglars pried open a window to get into a room on the second floor.Officers responded to a second call about 3:30 a.m.
at a home a few miles away in the 3100 block of Lake Hollywood Drive.Details of what burglars stole from that home were not yet available Sunday morning.
In addition to the six Valley-area burglaries previously reported by The Times, police confirmed officers responded to a call at 11:37 p.m.April 15 at a home in the 12600 block of Herron Street in Sylmar.
The back door was smashed and the home ransacked.“I’ve directed the LAPD to strategically deploy resources along Ventura Boulevard and to continue making this area a priority by holding these criminals accountable,” Bass said in a statement Friday.
“Residents deserve to feel safe in their communities, especially in their homes, and we will continue to deploy the resources necessary to keep people safe.” Four of the previous burglaries occurred within two miles of Ventura Bou...