Detectives Return Mobility Scooter to Disabled Citizen NR20267ml

Granada Hills: On August
16, 2020, a disabled resident of a group home reported that his
mobility scooter had been stolen. Within a few days, Devonshire
patrol officers received information linking a suspect to the
stolen scooter and made an arrest for grand theft.

The stolen scooter was not immediately located, detectives
learned that a scooter was booked into property division.

On October 20, 2020, detectives contacted the owner of the
scooter and reunited him with the mobility device. Devonshire
Division is pleased to return this essential transport aid to the
disabled owner. Detective Hawn is seen returning the scooter
below.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact
Autos Detective Ronald Kitzmiller, Devonshire Division, at
818-832-0609. During non-business hours or on weekends, please
contact 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain
anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at
1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to
www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may 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 LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.