Here are the notable crimes in West Hollywood reported from Oct. 9-15, 2023, investigated by the L.A. County Sheriff Department’s WeHo station.
| Incidents | 21 |
| Arrests | 7 |
| Most Frequent Crime | Vehicle Burglary |
October 9th
Aggravated Assault – Gun (Suspect Arrested)
- Location: 7700 block Santa Monica Blvd
- Date and Time: 10/09/2023 at 00:50 AM
- Description: After being forced to leave the club by security staff, the suspect returned and confronted a security guard near the front entrance. One security guard was shot in the leg before the suspect was detained. The suspect was arrested by responding deputies.
- Incident number: #05716
Grand Theft
- Location: 8500 block Sunset Blvd
- Date and Time: 10/09/2023 at 07:00 PM
- Description: A man took a cell phone from his girlfriend and did not return it after seeing a text message from another man.
- Incident number: #05782
Vehicle Burglary
- Location: 700 block West Knoll Drive
- Date and Time: 10/09/2023 at 12:00 AM-02:30 AM
- Description: An unknown suspect smashed the front driver’s side window and removed an empty satchel from the back seat.
- Incident number: #05717
October 10th
Grand Theft (Suspect Arrested)
- Location: 7100 block Santa Monica Blvd
- Date and Time: 10/10/2023 at 10:30 AM
- Description: A man removed miscellaneous items from display areas and placed the items into a suitcase. The suspect left the store without payment and was detained by store security and arrested by responding deputies.
- Incident number: #05742
Grand Theft
- Location: 8900 block Santa Monica Blvd
- Date and Time: 10/10/2023 at 12:50 PM
- Description: An unknown suspect removed a cell phone from the checkout stand after it was left momentarily unattended by the victim. The suspect used cash apps on the phone to make unauthorized money transfers and purchases.
- Incident number: #05776
Other Burglary
- Location: 8700 block Santa Monica Blvd
- Date and Time: 10/10/2023 at 04:00 AM-04:30 AM
- Description: An unknown suspect forced the rear door open to gain entry and ransacked the manager’s office but did not take anything.
- Incident number: #05738
Other Burglary (Suspect Arrested)
- Location: 8500 block Holloway Drive
- Date and Time: 10/10/2023 at 12:33 PM-03:36 PM
- Description: A man gained access to the secure apartment complex and opened unsecured mail packages and removed their contents. The suspect was located and arrested by responding deputies. The suspect had a no bail warrant for parole violation when arrested.
- Incident number: #05757
October 11th
Nothing significant to report.
October 12th
Grand Theft
- Location: 8900 block Sunset Blvd
- Date and Time: 10/12/2023 at 11:41 PM-01:41 AM
- Description: An unknown suspect removed a laptop computer from the trunk of the unlocked vehicle. The suspect also ransacked the glove box.
- Incident number: #05803
Strong Arm Robbery (Suspect Arrested)
- Location: Santa Monica Blvd / Fairfax Avenue
- Date and Time: 10/12/2023 at 10:30 AM
- Description: A woman was sitting at the bus stop when the suspect approached and tried to pull the victim’s cell phone from her hands. A struggle ensued, during which the suspect punched the victim in the face and gained control of her cell phone. The suspect threw the cell phone onto the ground and ran from the area. The suspect was arrested by responding deputies.
- Incident number: #05791
Vehicle Burglary
- Location: 1200 block N Sweetzer Avenue
- Date and Time: 10/12/2023 at 09:30 PM-04:30 AM
- Description: An unknown suspect removed boots, sunglasses, miscellaneous clothing items, and a checkbook from the interior. No sign of forced entry.
- Incident number: #05825
October 13th
Aggravated Assault – Knife (Suspect Arrested)
- Location: Santa Monica Blvd / La Brea Avenue
- Date and Time: 10/13/2023 at 05:20 PM
- Description: A man pushed the victim to the ground and swung a pocketknife towards him during an argument that took place on the sidewalk. The suspect was located and arrested by responding deputies.
- Incident number: #05813
Other Burglary
- Location: 8100 block Santa Monica Blvd
- Date and Time: 10/13/2023 at 04:07 AM
- Description: An unknown suspect broke a lock box open, removed a key, and used the key to open the rear door of the business and gain access. The suspect removed a laptop computer, 2 iPads, and a charger from the interior.
- Incident number: #05816
Vehicle Burglary
- Location: 1200 block La Brea Avenue
- Date and Time: 10/13/2023 at 04:00 PM-04:40 PM
- Description: An unknown suspect smashed the front and rear passenger’s side windows and removed a Tumi bag containing a laptop computer and miscellaneous charging cords from the back seat.
- Incident number: #05814
October 14th
Grand Theft
- Location: 8300 block Fountain Avenue
- Date and Time: 09/14/2023-10/12/2023
- Description: An unknown suspect removed an unsecured electric bike from the sub parking garage of the apartment complex.
- Incident number: #05812
Other Burglary
- Location: 8800 block Sunset Blvd
- Date and Time: 10/14/2023 at 03:00 AM
- Description: An unknown suspect smashed the front glass door to gain entry. The business was vacant, so nothing was taken.
- Incident number: #05820
Vehicle Burglary
- Location: 1200 block Vista Street
- Date and Time: 10/14/2023 at 07:00 PM-10:45 AM
- Description: An unknown suspect smashed the front passenger’s side window and ransacked the interior but did not take anything.
- Incident number: #05847
October 15th
Aggravated Assault – Other Weapon (Suspect Arrested)
- Location: 7700 block Norton Avenue
- Date and Time: 10/15/2023 at 01:30 PM
- Description: A man hit the victim on his shoulder with a metal pipe after being told to leave the area. The suspect was located and arrested by responding deputies.
- Incident number: #05843
Aggravated Assault – Other Weapon (Suspect Arrested)
- Location: 7900 block Fountain Avenue
- Date and Time: 10/15/2023 at 04:35 PM
- Description: A woman used the handle of a steel dolly to vandalize two vehicles parked on the street. The victim was walking on the sidewalk when the incident occurred, and the suspect swung the dolly handle at the victim and attempted to hit him with the handle. The suspect was located and arrested by responding deputies.
- Incident number: #05844
Grand Theft
- Location: 5400 block Sunset Blvd
- Date and Time: 10/15/2023 at 03:00 AM-07:00 AM
- Description: A woman removed a Rolex watch, cell phone, and $2K in cash after being invited inside the victim’s hotel room.
- Incident number: #05840
The West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station joins the Pink Patch Project for breast cancer awareness. In October, Deputies might wear a pink patch to back the fight against breast cancer. #PinkPatchProject #WeHo pic.twitter.com/MYuChA3BDs
— LASD West Hollywood (@WHDLASD) October 18, 2023
Looking back on a sun-filled day, our West Hollywood Sheriff’s Deputies and station volunteers were honored to support the AIDS Walk Los Angeles yesterday, ensuring safety under a brilliant blue sky. #AIDSWalkLA pic.twitter.com/IvO0A3fdpx
— LASD West Hollywood (@WHDLASD) October 16, 2023
