While vehicle burglaries typically have been the leading types of serious crimes in West Hollywood (and in other neary cities), last week other burglaries topped them. Following is the weekly report by the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station of serious crimes that took place in WeHo from Aug. 13 through Aug. 19. It lists only Part 1 or serious crimes and not misdemeanors.
In a change from previous policy, the Sheriff’s Station has omitted the financial impact of the crimes. The Sheriff’s Station is hoping that by not citing the value of items stolen from parked cars, car thieves will be less likely to break into vehicles. Whether or not that is successful will be determined in coming weeks.
Aug. 13
Other Burglary. 8500 block Melrose Avenue at 2:50 a.m. An unknown suspect smashed the front glass window to gain access and removed clothing and shoes. #05374
Other Burglary. 8700 block Beverly Boulevard at 4:52 a.m. An unknown suspect pried a side door open to gain access and removed a safe. #05375
Other Burglary. 600 block North Robertson Boulevard between noon and 12:10 p.m. A man removed a women’s purse from a display area and left the store without payment. #05379
Other Burglary (Suspect Arrested). 7100 block Santa Monica Boulevard at 10 pm. A man removed a handbag and clothing items from a display area and left the store without payment. The suspect was arrested by responding deputies. #05394
Vehicle Burglary. 900 block Palm Avenue between 10 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. An unknown suspect ransacked the interior and removed property. No sign of forced entry. #05441
Aug. 14
Other Burglary. 8700 block Santa Monica Boulevard between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. An unknown suspect smashed the front glass door to gain entry and money from a cash box. #05428
Vehicle Burglary. Sunset Boulevard / Holloway Drive between 10 and 11:30 p.m. An unknown suspect smashed the front passenger’s side window and removed property. #05424
Aug. 15
Aggravated Assault – Hands, Fist, Feet. 9000 block Sunset Boulevard at 2 a.m. A woman was thrown to the ground by another woman after leaving the club. #05427
Other Burglary (Suspect Arrested). 8700 block Santa Monica Boulevard at 1:45 a.m. A man used a rock to smash the front glass door and removed property. The suspect was arrested. #05429
Other Burglary (Suspect Arrested). 8700 block Santa Monica Boulevard at 1:45 a.m. A man smashed a glass side door and removed property. The suspect was arrested. #05430
Aug. 16
Grand Theft (Suspect Arrested). 9000 block Dicks Street at 3 a.m. A man removed a bicycle from the patio area of the residence. The suspect was arrested. #05462
Vehicle Burglary. 8700 block Sunset Boulevard between 7 p.m. and 12:40 a.m. An unknown suspect smashed the front driver’s side window and removed property. #05453
Aug. 17
Grand Theft. 600 block North Robertson Boulevard at 11:30 p.m. An unknown suspect removed a cell phone from the victim’s purse while inside the club. #05484
Vehicle Burglary. 9100 block Sunset Boulevard between 1:20 and 1:50 am. An unknown suspect smashed the rear passenger’s side window and removed property. #05467
Vehicle Burglary. 1200 block Detroit Street between 11 p.m. and midnight. An unknown suspect smashed the rear driver’s side window and removed property. #05489
Aug. 18
Grand Theft. 7100 block Santa Monica Boulevard at 4:15 p.m. A man removed a cell phone from a display area and left the store without payment. #05495
Residential Burglary. 8400 block Sunset Boulevard between 8 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. An unknown suspect removed a cell phone from the hotel room. No sign of forced entry. #05530
Vehicle Burglary. 900 block Palm Avenue between 10 and 12:30 pm. An unknown suspect removed property from the interior. No sign of forced entry. #05518
Vehicle Burglary. 1100 block Ogden Drive between 6 and 12:30 p.m. An unknown suspect broke the hood latch and removed a car battery. #05535
Aug. 19
Grand Theft. 8900 block Santa Monica Boulevard between 8 p.m. and 1 a.m. An unknown suspect removed a wallet and cell phone that was left unattended on a table inside the business. #05541
Grand Theft. 600 block North Robertson Boulevard at 2:30 p.m. An unknown suspect removed a cell phone from the victim’s back pocket while inside the club. #05551
Other Burglary (Attempt). 1200 block Havenhurst Drive at 5:30 a.m. An unknown suspect attempted to steal a car battery from the trunk of the vehicle. No sign of forced entry. #05514
Other Burglary. 1200 block Havenhurst Drive at 5:30 a.m. An unknown suspect removed four tires and two car batteries that were left unsecured in the parking garage. #05515
Other Burglary. 1200 block Havenhurst Drive at 10:41 p.m. An unknown suspect removed a wheel and three tires that were left unsecured in the parking garage. Loss $300. #05544
