Detectives Seeking Information on a Burglary NR22261ll

September 14, 2022

UPDATE

The following is a revision/addition to clarify the alias and real names of the suspects.

Suspect-1, 42-year-old, Patricio Munoz was arrested for 459PC-Residential Burglary (Booking #6464056). Munoz provided an alias of Matias Milito to arresting Officers and was subsequently booked under that name.

Suspect-2, 24-year-old, Juan Espinoza was arrested for 459PC-Residential Burglary (Booking #6464057). Espinoza provided an alias of Baltazar Rodriguez to arresting Officers and was subsequently booked under that name.

UPDATE

On September 9, 2022, the suspects’ vehicle and license plate were identified at the residence of the victim during the commission of the criminal offense.

On September 13, 2022, around 7:15 p.m., the vehicle was found near the area of Hazeltine Avenue and Sylvan Street. Los Angeles Police Department, Van Nuys officers observed the suspects enter the vehicle and drive away. The vehicle was stopped, and the occupants were detained and arrested without incident.

Suspect-1, 42-year-old, Patricio Munoz was arrested for 459PC-Residential Burglary. He is currently being held on $500,000 bail (Booking #6464056).

Suspect-2, 24-year-old, Juan Espinoza was arrested for 459PC-Residential Burglary. He is currently being held on no bail (Booking #6464057).

This case will be presented to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office for filing considerations.

Southwest: Los Angeles Police Department, Southwest Division Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person who is suspected of a burglary in the Baldwin Vista community of Southwest Division.

On September 9, 2022, a suspect entered an unoccupied residence and removed property from the location. According to the victim, there are several valuables, electronics, and US Currency in view that were not taken.

The suspect is described as a male, Hispanic, standing 5 feet and 9 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds, wearing dark clothing and a surgical mask, blue baseball cap with a white logo emblem, and black Asics sneakers.

Anyone with additional information is urged to call the Los Angeles Police Department, Southwest Area Detective Colleen Stout-Ryder at 213- 485-7522. 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 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 L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.