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Los Angeles: The Los Angeles
Police Department Hollenbeck detectives are seeking the public’s
assistance in identifying an armed burglary suspect.
On Wednesday December 21, 2016, around 10:30 a.m., a residential
burglary occurred in the 4900 block of Twining Street. The suspect
forced entry into an unoccupied residence and removed
property.
As the suspect was leaving the residence through the back, the
family German Shepherd confronted the suspect. The suspect pulled
out a handgun and pointed it at the dog but did not fire.
The suspect is described as a male Hispanic, between 25-35 years
old with black hair, and a goatee. He stands about five feet, nine
inches to five feet eleven inches tall and weighs between 180-210
pounds. He was wearing an LA Kings baseball cap, black pants, grey
sweat shirt, black and white tennis shoes. The suspect was also
wearing a gold wedding ring and a black watch.
Anyone with information regards to this
suspect is asked to call Hollenbeck Burglary Detective E. Garcia at
(323) 342-8996. During non-business hours, calls should be directed
to1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain
anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
(800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting
to 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.