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Is This Your Stolen Bike? LAPD Is Taking Care Of It For You – Call ‘Em.
June 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Another day, another THIEF caught with a stolen bike. Please remember, if your bike gets stolen, even if you DON’T have the serial number REPORT IT RIGHT AWAY! Don’t accept living in Venice by the beach and having your bike stolen as just another part of life down here! When police catch these thieves with bikes and other goods, they can’t charge them unless they have a victim even if they admit to stealing the bike!
If this is yours, the fine folks at LAPD Pacific Division are keeping your bike safe until you claim it. Give them a friendly jingle at (310) 482-6334!
Is This Your Stolen Blue Specialized Bike? Claim It And Have The Thief Charged!
June 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
On 6-25-11 Pacific Patrol Officers made an arrest and recovered a Blue Specialized mountain bike.
The bike was apparently stolen in the area of Venice and Abbot Kinney. We are reaching out to the community help us to locate a possible victim. If this bike is your, please provide a receipt or documentation that you own this bike and it will be yours. See attached photo.
All inquires can be made to Detective III Thomas, Pacific Theft Coordinator 310-482-6351 email 24758@lapd.lacity.org
NEW VIDEO: Burglars And Bike Thieves Hitting Between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. In Venice
June 17, 2011 By 1 Comment
The thief above broke into a basement of an apartment building on Pacific and stole goods. Local videographer Tony Vera was a victim and provided the video of the thief. He remained on the property for over a half an hour. Video is below. Also, last week a known duo that includes a male in his 20′s with dark hair, and a heavy set female stole a bike from Breeze and Royal Ct. They have been filmed pilfering and damaging property at other locations. They are typically on the prowl at 5 a.m. around Venice, and carry a very very large pair of bolt cutters that go through anything other than a Kryptonite style lock. If you recognize any of these people, or have similar types of thefts please call LAPD Pacific Division at (310)482-6334
Male and Female thieves at Breeze and Royal Ct.
Rowboat Missing From Venice Canals!
May 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Please find our row boat! $100 reward for our stolen row boat. Pictures attached. It was snatched from the venice canals.
This is the CF # on it: CF 7330 KL
It is a possibility that the person who took it, mistook it for another very similar boat that was old and had holes in it that was found sunk in the canals about a week prior. If you know about our boat please email us! comm-bfwf7-2363130622@craigslist.org
Report Leads To Narcotics Arrest In Venice Beach Neighborhood
May 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In late April we received a report from a reader through our Grime & Crime reporting feature about narcotics activity in a home across from the readers home. We forwarded the report and specific information to LAPD and are happy to relay that the lead generated from this report led to a significant arrest, and they are going to continue to monitor the area for continued activity.
This reflects how important and productive it can be to be aware of what is going on in your immediate neighborhood, and reporting anything that seems suspicious. Apparently there is an upsurge in PCP use and issues lately at the beach. PCP results in users being extremely combative, crazy and delusional. Very dangerous situation.
Thank you aware reader!
Recognize These Two People Wanted For Vandalism? Call 1-877-ASK-LAPD
May 9, 2011 By 3 Comments
Do you recognize these two people? They were recorded early Monday morning prowling properties, and smashed security cameras around 5 a.m. The suspects are one heavy-set female that was carrying a large stick wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and black stretch pants, and a male Hispanic companion wearing a black knit hat, grey hooded sweatshirt and black butchers apron. Their images have been circulated to local law enforcement, but if you recognize them or if you see anyone matching either photo please call 1-877-ASK-LAPD.
UPDATE: Cars Vandalized Near 5th and Indiana – We need your HELP!
April 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
UDATE from local neighbor:
I did stop by just a couple of moments ago, and it looks like I’m off by one block. The correct intersection is 5th just south of Brooks.
“When I came upon the scene a few hours ago, a woman came out of her home, clearly distraught. I asked her if the cars were hers and she said that they were. Between the three cars, I counted 10 flat tires and two smashed windshields. I asked permission to take pictures and share them with community watch groups, and she said that would be OK. Funny thing was, she asked if Venice311 was one of them. YES, she’s heard of you and you are reaching the people!
I wanted to ask more information, like if she had any recent run-ins with the groups of kids that hang out in that area, or if she had any recent conflicts with her neighbors. She said she was calling the police at that moment and I could only assume that they would ask those questions once they arrived.”
Sometime between Thursday and Friday this week (4/21-4/22) several cars all parked in front of the same residence were vandalized. The perpetrators took a cement block and smashed the windshields, and slashed the tires. Nearby residents believe this was a specifically targeted event, possibly relating to the area where the vehicles were parked. One vehicle was parked in a handicapped zone withe appropriate placards.
If you have any information please call LAPD Pacific Division at 310-482-6334, or send email here and we will forward the information to the appropriate parties.
Extremely uncool. Thanks to reader Kent for the information and photos. If you are familiar with this area and know anyone within a few blocks that has cameras that can be reviewed for any pedestrian activity, please LAPD or us immediately.
Have You Seen This Transient? Suspect In Pipe Bomb
April 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
From MSNBC:
The explosion outside the Chabad House, a Jewish synagogue, in Santa Monica was indeed caused by a homemade pipe bomb, police say.
Police say Investigation has determined that Items found in and around the bomb have been linked to an individual by the name of Ron Hirsch, identified as a transient. Police are warning people at the temple and other temples to be on the lookout for Hirsh, whom police describe as extremely dangerous.
There is no known motive for a deliberate attack at this time, police say. A joint investigation by the Santa Monica Police Department, the FBI, the ATF, the Los Angeles Police Department, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Santa Monica Fire Department is ongoing. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call WeTip at 1-800-78-CRIME (1-800-78-27463), or submit the tip on line at www.wetip.com. You will remain completely anonymous and may be eligible for a reward, up to $1,000.00, if your information leads to an arrest and conviction. The explosion on April 7Th put a hole in the roof of the synagogue. It scared a lot of people but did not harm anyone.
Alert Neighbor Saves Adjacent Property From Damage
March 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Keeping your eyes alert in your neighborhood and reporting suspicious issues is one of the single most important things you can do to avert crime. In this economy, unfortunately home remodeling projects often run far beyond original projections, so properties just sit. This is an attractive lure for squatters, who often use empty buildings as shelter from the rain, or worse to cook and/or do drugs. Recently a home on Paloma Court caught fire causing severe damage. An hour prior a homeless person had been evacuated from the home by LAPD for squatting.
Regular reader Maddy noticed an open door at an adjacent property on Breeze that has been vacated while under construction. The lovely modern two story home, covered with a large blue tarp has been under construction for a while. While passing by she noticed that the front door of the property was open. After calling an inundated LAPD Pacific Division front desk, she alerted Venice 311 and we immediately went over to the property, located some local individuals who knew the property and owners nearby and got the property secured. LAPD was notified so it can be added to upcoming regular patrols in the area. Thank you Maddy for keeping your eyes open and reporting a problem! The last thing our neighborhood needs is another damaging fire or property damage from squatters. Thanks Maddy!
Remember, you can report all issues right here on our website and we will work on them until the problem is resolved!
