West LA police detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of burglarizing homes during open house events, according to the police department.
Police Tuesday described the man as a male Asian who stands 5 feet and 10 inches tall, and weighs about 170 pounds, with short hair and eye glasses.
Authorities said that all three crimes occurred during or shortly after “open houses.” Detective believe he may be associated or have knowledge of the real estate field, according to the news release.
The first incident took place on Sept. 7, about 3 p.m. in the 12000 block of Promontory Road.
A second burglary occurred on Sept. 16, about 11:00 am in the 9000 block of Liebe Drive and the most recent was in the 2800 block of Hutton Drive on Oct. 7 about 2:30 p.m.
Police are asking anyone with information regarding this crime to call West Los Angeles Burglary Detective Chavarria at (310) 444-1538 or (310) 444-1568. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or via text to 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.”
–REZA GOSTAR
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