Residential Burglary Series Captured on Video NR17373ti

December 13, 2017

San Pedro: Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Harbor Division are seeking the public’s help in identifying a burglary suspect.

On October 27, 2017, during the day time, a suspect pulled a window screen off a window of a residence in the 600 block of Oliver Street. The suspect entered the home, ransacked it, and stole jewelry.

On October 30 and November 22, 2017, during the day time, a suspect targeted two residences in the 600 block of O’Farrell Street. The suspect pulled off a window screen of the residences, entered the home, ransacked it, and stole jewelry.

On November 22, 2017, during the day time, a suspect pulled a window screen off a window of a residence in the 500 block of Bonita Street. The suspect entered the home, ransacked it, and stole jewelry.

On November 25, 2017, during the day time, a suspect crawled through an unsecured doggy-door to enter a residence in the 600 block of Santa Cruz Street. He ransacked the residence and stole a lap top computer, a man’s watch, and several wallets.

On December 1, 2017, during the day time, a suspect pulled a window screen off a window in the 300 block of Oliver Street. The suspect entered the home, ransacked it, and stole jewelry and money.

On December 5, 2017, during the day time, a suspect pulled a window screen off a window in the 300 block of Oliver Street. The suspect entered the home, ransacked it, and stole jewelry and money.

All of the burglaries occurred within a short span of time, in close proximity to each other, and the suspect’s method of operation was similar. Video surveillance of the suspect has been obtained and is being released to alert the public of the ongoing burglaries that are occurring in the San Pedro area. We are requesting the community’s assistance in identifying the suspect.

The suspect is described as a 18 to 25-year-old male Black. He stands 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, and weighs around 140 pounds.

Detective Guevara is available for interviews at Harbor Police Station until 6 p.m., and a copy of the video is available at Harbor Division.

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact LAPD Harbor Burglary Detectives at the following phone numbers: Detective Guevara (310)726-7855, or Officer Baran (310) 726-7856. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters can also visit www.lapdonline.org, and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” under the “Get Involved-Crime Stoppers” menu to submit an online tip. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers