WEHO CRIME REPORT 🚔 Week 4, 2024

Here are the notable crimes in West Hollywood reported from Jan. 22-29, 2024, investigated by the L.A. County Sheriff Department’s WeHo station.

This week, a woman was punched in the face by a stranger while she was walking her dog on the afternoon of Jan. 16 on Curson Avenue. The suspect then started swinging a skateboard at the woman and a witness who stopped to help her. He was found and arrested by LASD deputies. 

Note: The images in the article are artistic interpretations included for illustrative purposes, not literal depictions of the events.

January 22nd

Grand Theft

• Location: 7100 block Santa Monica Blvd
• Date and Time: 01/22/2024 @ 0049
• Description: A man cut the lock and removed a rickshaw from the patio area. The suspect was arrested later that same day after a citizen saw him pushing the stolen rickshaw and notified WHD. The suspect also had an active no bail warrant.
• Incident number: #00384

January 23rd

Locker Burglary

• Location: 8600 block Santa Monica Blvd
• Date and Time: 01/23/2024 @ 1600-1700
• Description: An unknown suspect removed a backpack containing a laptop computer, cell phone, wallet, credit card, and $50 cash from a secured locker in the men’s dressing room. No sign of forced entry.
• Incident number: #00407

January 24th

Other Burglary

• Location: 1000 block San Vicente Blvd
• Date and Time: 01/24/2024 @ 1245-1330
• Description: A man entered the secure parking garage by waiting for a vehicle to leave. The suspect then used an unlocked door to gain access to an office and removed a fanny pack containing a wallet and credit cards. The suspect used the stolen credit cards to make unauthorized purchases.
• Incident number: #00436

Residential Burglary

• Location: 500 block West Knoll Drive
• Date and Time: 01/24/2024 @ 0145
• Description: An unknown suspect gained access to the residence and removed cash from the living room. The homeowner heard the suspect walking in the living room and called out, which caused the suspect to leave. No sign of forced entry.
• Incident number: #00417

January 25th

Residential Burglary

• Location: 9000 block Dorrington Avenue
• Date and Time: 01/21/2024 – 01/25/2024
• Description: An unknown suspect smashed a side window to gain access and ransacked the interior. A representative for the owner reported the burglary and is unsure if anything was taken.
• Incident number: #00449

January 26th

Aggravated Assault – Other Weapon

• Location: 8600 block Sunset Blvd
• Date and Time: 01/26/2024 @ 2115
• Description: A man was working as a waiter in the outside patio area when the suspect shot him with a pellet gun. The victim was struck on his chest but was not seriously injured. The suspect was in a car traveling on Sunset Blvd when the incident occurred.
• Incident number: #00474

Other Burglary

• Location: 1000 block Curson Avenue
• Date and Time: 01/26/2024 @ 2130
• Description: An unknown suspect pried the rear door open to gain access. It’s unclear if any items were taken because deputies could not contact the owner.
• Incident number: #00473

January 27th

Grand Theft

• Location: 8900 block Santa Monica Blvd
• Date and Time: 01/27/2024 @ 0045-0220
• Description: While standing in line to enter the club, a man hugged the victim and removed a cell phone from the victim’s coat.
• Incident number: #00478

Strong Arm Robbery

• Location: 8900 block Santa Monica Blvd
• Date and Time: 01/27/2024 @ 0459
• Description: The victim was walking WB on Santa Monica Blvd when the suspect approached him and pulled the victim’s cell phone and keys from his hand.
• Incident number: #00480

Vehicle Burglary

• Location: 1000 block N Fairfax Avenue
• Date and Time: 01/27/2024 @ 2300
• Description: An unknown suspect smashed the rear passenger’s side window and removed a bag containing perfume from the back seat.
• Incident number: #00500

January 28th

Strong Arm Robbery

• Location: 8900 block Santa Monica Blvd
• Date and Time: 01/28/2024 @ 0210
• Description: The victim was standing on the sidewalk when the suspect approached him and pulled the victim’s cell phone from his hand.
• Incident number: #00505