Brentwood Police Blotter: Women Robbed at Gunpoint

Two women robbed at gunpoint on Mayfield Avenue

At 2:30 p.m. Aug. 8 in the 11700 block of Mayfield Avenue, two women were exiting a building when approached by a man who demanded a cell phone, according to Los Angeles police. The suspect, described by police as a black man with black hair, 5'9'' tall at 175 pounds and approximately 25 years old, demanded a woman's cell phone but she declined. The man then showed a handgun and pointed it at the woman, demanding the cell phone. 

Police say the woman released the cell phone and then the suspect demanded the second woman's cell phone and purse and she did as demanded.

The suspect then fled the area in a silver, two-door vehicle. 

Grand theft auto

• Between 6 p.m. July 30 and 10:30 a.m. July 31 in the 2500 block of Sepulveda Boulevard, 2003 Acura RSX was stolen from the street.
• Between 10:30 and 11:45 a.m. Aug. 7 in the 600 block of South Barrington Avenue, a 2009 Yamaha motorcycle was stolen from a parking lot.

• Between July 30 and July 31 at a business in the 11600 block of San Vicente Boulevard, unknown suspect(s) pried open the rear door but no entry was made.
• On Aug. 4 in the 13000 block of Sunset Boulevard, unknown suspect(s) attempted to force open a side door, but no entry was made after the victim heard the noise.
• Between 12:05 and 3:30 a.m. on Aug. 4, unknown suspect(s) entered a home by unknown means. Police say the loss, if any, is undetermined.
• Between Aug. 10 and Aug. 11 at a business in the 11600 block of Montana Avenue, unknown suspect(s) entered an office building via an unlocked sliding door and removed packages, checks and sheets.

• On July 27 in the 2100 block of Mandeville Canyon Road, suspect(s) removed medications from a vehicle parked in a driveway.
• Between 8 and 9 a.m. July 27 in the 2200 block of Mandeville Canyon Road, suspect(s) removed license plates from a vehicle.
• Between 9 and 11:50 a.m. July 28 in the 1000 block of Hanley Avenue, suspect(s) removed a backpack and clothes from a vehicle parked in a park.
• Between 6:30 and 7:50 a.m. July 31 at the intersection of Westridge Road and Mandeville Canyon Road, suspect(s) removed a purse from a  vehicle parked in a parking lot.
• Between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. July 31 in the 11900 block of Wilshire Boulevard, suspect(s) removed a bag from a vehicle parked in a parking lot.
• Between 11 a.m. and 12:25 p.m. July 31 at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Brockton Avenue, suspect(s) removed a bag from a vehicle parked in a parking lot.
• Between 12 and 2 p.m. Aug. 2 in the 400 block of South Barrington Avenue, suspect(s) removed motorcycle side saddles from a vehicle parked in a garage.
• Between 9:45 and 11:35 a.m. Aug. 4 in the 2500 block of Westridge Road, suspect(s) removed cash and a purse from a vehicle parked on the trailhead.
• Between 9:10 and 9:25 a.m. Aug. 5 at the intersection of Westridge Road and Mandeville Canyon Road, suspect(s) removed a purse from a vehicle parked in the street.

• On April 15, 2013 in the 1700 block of Old Ranch Road, unknown suspect(s) removed jewelry from a master bedroom, valued at $40,500. The incident was first reported on July 30.
• On Aug. 2 at approximately 1 p.m. at a business in the 12000 block of Wilshire Boulevard, unknown suspect(s) removed a scanner from a shopping cart, totaling $300.
• On Aug. 5 in the 13000 block of Homedale Avenue, an unknown suspect took a phone from a home, totaling $800.
• On July 19 in the 11600 block of San Vicente Boulevard, unknown suspect(s) stole a wallet and used the credit cards, totaling $660. The incident was first reported Aug. 7.
• On Aug. 8 in the 11600 block of San Vicente Boulevard, unknown suspect(s) took a wallet from a gym locker room, totaling $95.
• On July 28 in the 11800 block of Gorham Avenue, unknown suspect(s) took rings from a bedroom, totaling $400. 

A note from Senior Lead Officer Maria Gray:

From recent news and media, there has been an increased awareness in the number of thefts occurring at gas stations while people are getting gas.  Labeled as ‘sliders’, these suspects slide in alongside a victim’s car and quickly and quietly open the car doors and remove purses and other items left on vehicle seats while victim’s are distracted by watching their gas tabs climb and climb. 

Don’t be mesmerized watching the dollar signs add up while ignoring your purse or laptop in your vehicle. Get in the habit of locking your car door every time you exit your vehicle. Even while gassing your car or stepping inside the mini mart for a moment to get a soft drink. 

Also worth mentioning at this time (and is also a similar crime mode of theft) is the practice of some thieves who walk amongst cars bogged down in traffic.  They yank on the passenger door handles –often of lone females who have left their bags and purses on the passenger seats—and reach in to help themselves then quickly run away.

The victim is often shocked and stuck in traffic and the suspect is long gone before police can get there.  Lock your car doors while driving.

Lock your car doors always. And before getting back into your car after being away from it, make it a habit to glance in the back seat to ensure no one has joined you.

Feel free to call/email me should you have any questions or concerns. Thank you!

Senior Lead Officer Maria Gray
310-444-0744
30469@lapd.lacity.org

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