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July 2, 2010

Los
Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) West Los
Angeles Burglary detectives are asking for the public’s help in
providing any information that would lead to the arrest of three
burglars caught on video surveillance in the Bel Aire area.

On Tuesday June 1, 2010 at around 6 p.m., LAPD West Los Angeles
patrol officers received a radio call of a burglary that occurred
at a residence in the 900 block of North Beverly Glen Avenue. Once
the officers arrived, they immediately checked the residence and
called the burglary detectives.

The detectives’ investigation revealed that the suspects entered
the premises of the property through the victim’s front gate and
forced their way into the rear of the residence. Large amounts of
cash and an expensive piece of jewelry were stolen during the
commission of this crime.

Video footage shows that three male African American suspects were
involved.

The first suspect, whose
face is shown on the video, was described as having a shaved head.
He was wearing a black or blue “Sean John” long sleeved shirt or
jacket, dark pants and dark shoes. He stands 5 feet 10 inches tall
and weighs around 180 pounds. The second suspect was described
wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with dark pants and dark shoes.
He also stands 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs between 180 to 200
pounds. The third suspect was described wearing a gray, hooded
sweatshirt with a blue design on back. He wore dark pants and dark
sneakers. He was only described as having a stocky build.

Video footage of the suspects will be available at www.lapdtv.org.

Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to call LAPD
West Los Angeles Detective Guevara at 310-444-1523 or 310-444-1522
during regular business hours. During non-business hours or on
weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone
wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at
1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact
Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on
most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin
with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org,
click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.