Home Burglary

TYPE: -Home Burglary/Construction site
WHERE: -3200 Malcolm
WHEN: - 11/28/09 between 4:00-5:00 am
SUSPECTS: - Unknown/SUV Truck

CHARACTERISTICS: -There was a burglary at the construction site in the early hours of this morning. Suspect(s) gained access through an unlocked side door, took appliances and tools.
Suspects were reported lurking inside the home between 6:00-7:00 pm the night before.
A SUV truck was reported leaving the home between 4:00-5:00 am this morning.

Anyone with information regarding this crime please notify LAPD SLO Ceja at 310-622-3975 or call 877-ASK-LAPD

Home Burglary

TYPE: - Home Burglary
WHERE: - 11000 Queensland
WHEN: - Wed. 11/25/09 between 2:30-4:30 PM
SUSPECTS: - Unknown

CHARACTERISTICS: - Home burglary today on 11000 Queensland between 2:30-4:30 PM. Suspect(s) pried open the side screen window, broke the glass, gained entry and ransacked the house.
No known property taken.

Anyone with information regarding this crime please notify LAPD SLO Ceja at 310-622-3975 or call 877-ASK-LAPD

Home Burglary

TYPE: -Home Burglary
WHERE: -3200 Selby Ave.
WHEN: - Tuesday 11/24/09 9:00AM-4:00 PM
SUSPECTS: - Unknown
CHARACTERISTICS: -There was a home burglary on 3200 block of Selby between 9:00AM-4:00 PM
Suspect(s)pried opened the front door possibly with crow bar, ransacked the house and removed laptops and jewelry.

Anyone with information regarding this crime please notify LAPD SLO Ceja at 310-622-3975 or call 877-ASK-LAPD

Attemped Carjacking 11/20/09

TYPE: -Attempted Carjacking
WHERE: - Trader Joe's Parking lot, Sepulveda and Palms
WHEN: - Friday 11/20/09 11:00 AM
SUSPECTS: - Male,Hispanic ( Suspect arrested)
CHARACTERISTICS: -

There was an attempt carjacking/Kidnapping at Trader Joes's parking lot.
Suspect forced his way in to the car and pulled the female victim out with the intention to steal the car.
Thanks to Trader Joe's employees and patrons, he was stopped and immobilized.
LAPD was notified and suspect who appeared to be intoxicated at the time was apprehended few blocks away.
It was not known if the suspect was armed.


Anyone with information regarding this crime please notify LAPD SLO Ceja at 310-622-3975 or call 877-ASK-LAPD

Home Burglary

TYPE: Home Burglary
WHERE: 3400 block of Military
WHEN: Thursday, October 8th between 2-4pm
SUSPECTS: -
CHARACTERISTICS: Home burglary at 3400 block of Military Ave. on Thursday, October 8 between 2 and 4 pm. The burglars entered through an unlocked door and took a laptop.

Anyone with information regarding this crime please notify LAPD SLO Ceja at 310-622-3975 or call 877-ASK-LAPD

Yellow Lab Mix found at Military and Clover

On Thursday, October 1st at 6:20pm one of our neighbors found a dog running around the intersection of Military Ave and Clover Ave. He was wearing a brown leather collar but no ID tags. He was taken to the West L.A. animal shelter on Pico so he wouldn't get hit by a car.

The dog is a yellow male lab mix. He was rather thin but very sweet and friendly. Maybe somebody in the neighborhood is looking for him. If this is your dog please contact the West Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center at (888) 452-7381
Ask for information about animal ID number A1067648

Auto Burglary

TYPE: Auto Burglary
WHERE: 3400 block of Bentley
WHEN: Monday, August 31st between 11pm and 7am
SUSPECTS: -
CHARACTERISTICS: A Ford F150 on the 3400 Block of Bentley was broken into and a car stereo system with GPS, Tv, etc., was stolen. The criminals broke and crawled through the rear window so as to not set off the vehicle's alarm.

Anyone with information regarding this crime please notify LAPD SLO Ceja at 310-622-3975 or call 877-ASK-LAPD

Auto Burglary - Bicycle Theft

TYPE: Auto Burglary - Bicycle Theft
WHERE: 3400 Block of Bentley
WHEN: Sunday, August 16th, 2009
SUSPECTS: -
CHARACTERISTICS: A resident's bicycle was stolen from inside their car over the weekend.

Anyone with information regarding this crime please notify LAPD SLO Ceja at 310-622-3975 or call 877-ASK-LAPD

Home Burglary

TYPE: Home Burglary
WHERE: 3400 Greenfield
WHEN: Friday Afternoon, August 14th, 2009
SUSPECTS: -
CHARACTERISTICS: We do not currently have a lot of details, however a home on 3400 Greenfield was burglarized and they appeared to have left through a rear gate to the alley.

Between 3 and 4 PM a Woman was seen knocking on the door of the victims house.
Possibly Hispanic - 35 to 45 years of age ( stocky build) . Approximate 5' 6" tall black hair.
She was wearing a white top and tan jeans. After she knocked on the door she headed north
on Greenfield Ave.

Anyone with information regarding this crime please notify LAPD SLO Ceja at 310-622-3975 or call 877-ASK-LAPD

Auto Burglary

TYPE: -Auto Burglary
WHERE: -3200 Malcolm
WHEN: - Sun 08/02/09 11:00-11:30 AM
SUSPECTS: - Two male, black, 25-35 years old, vehicle old red Toyota CA Lic,1NBC643
CHARACTERISTICS: -Suspects smashed the driver window and stole the GPS. Suspects fled the location as the owner came of his house and chased them down the street.

Anyone with information regarding this crime please notify LAPD SLO Ceja at 310-622-3975 or call 877-ASK-LAPD
PLEASE REMEMBER NOT TO LEAVE ANY VALUABLES IN THE PLAIN VIEW IN YOUR CAR.

Armed Robbery Attempt

TYPE: Armed Robbery Attempt
WHERE: National and Military
WHEN: Thursday, July 23rd @ 7:00 am
SUSPECTS: White male medium build about 5'-3" tall with brown curly hair wearing shorts (possibly blue).

CHARACTERISTICS: Thursday morning at 7:00 a woman was confronted at knifepoint to give up her purse. She held on tightly and he grabbed it away. A passerby noticed and ran after the guy who then dropped the purse. This occured on the corner of National and Military. The man who was holding the knife was about 5'3", white medium built had brown curly hair and was wearing shorts (she thinks it was blue).

Anyone with information regarding this crime please notify LAPD SLO Ceja at 310-622-3975 or call 877-ASK-LAPD

Home Burglary

TYPE: Home Burglary
WHERE: 3400 Military
WHEN: Wednesday, July 15 @ 12:30 pm
SUSPECTS: Three Black Males 16-19 yrs.
CHARACTERISTICS: Three well dressed black males (approx. 16-19 years old) were seen coming from a home on 3400 Military that was burglarized today at 12:30. We will provide more details as we get them.

Anyone with information regarding this crime please notify LAPD SLO Ceja at 310-622-3975 or call 877-ASK-LAPD

Attempted Home Burglary

TYPE: Attempted Home Burglary
WHERE: 3400 block of Veteran
WHEN: Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 1:30 pm
SUSPECTS: A black male - 5'10" approximately 150 lbs, early to mid 20's and a black female - 5'9" approximately 140 lbs, early to mid 20's.

CHARACTERISTICS: 2 suspects attempted to break in by breaking a window in the front of the house. The resident, who was home, confronted suspects and they fled.

Anyone with information regarding this crime please notify LAPD SLO Ceja at 310-622-3975 or call 877-ASK-LAPD

Possible suspects in recent burglaries

Several Westside Vilage residents have reported a suspicious knock on their door. When they answer they door a young black male (approximately 19) says he is looking for Robert. When told no Robert lives there he apologizes and says he has the wrong address. Two younger black males (approximately 17 and 14) were seen waiting out by the street. The three individuals were seen driving very slowly in a dark blue, four door car looking at homes.

These individuals had knocked on several doors on the 3500 block of Greenfield and 3200 block of Kelton around 5:00 to 5:30 Monday evening. This was shortly before the Burglary/Home Invasion reported on 3300 block of Kelton.

Given these reports and the five burglaries in recent weeks it is very important to take notice of your surroundings. If anyone erroneously knocks on your door looking for a "Robert" or the like or if you see three young black males driving a dark blue, four door in the neighborhood, please call the LAPD and tell them of these suspects and the recent burglaries in Westside Village.

Home Burglary

TYPE: Home Burglary/Home Invasion
WHERE: 3300 block of Kelton
WHEN: Monday, July 6th, 2009 about 6:00pm
SUSPECTS: -
CHARACTERISTICS: Burglars broke into a home on the 3300 block of Kelton Monday evening around 6pm while one of the residents was home. The resident hid in a closet and called 911. No more details are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this crime please notify LAPD SLO Ceja at 310-622-3975 or call 877-ASK-LAPD

Home Burglary

TYPE: Home Burglary
WHERE: 3500 block of Veteran
WHEN: Saturday, July 4th, 2009
SUSPECTS: -
CHARACTERISTICS: There was another burglary on Saturday on the 3500 block of Veteran. Access was through an open window. A laptop and other items were stolen.

(This is currently all the information we have on this incident)

Anyone with information regarding this crime please notify LAPD SLO Ceja at 310-622-3975 or call 877-ASK-LAPD

Home Burglary

TYPE: Home Burglary
WHERE: 3500 Block of Tilden
WHEN: Friday, July 3, 2009, between 4:10 - 4:50 PM
SUSPECTS: -
CHARACTERISTICS: The burglars were probably watching the house as they only had a 40-minute window of time while the owners were out grocery shopping in order to get in and out quickly. The burglars gathered some wood left by the side of the driveway, propped it up against the gate leading to the back yard, hopped over the locked gate, then entered through an open window in the rear of the house. They took iPods, a camera, a lap top computer, cash, and jewelry. The owners have two large dogs, but that did not deter the burglars.

Anyone with information regarding this crime please notify LAPD SLO Ceja at 310-622-3975 or call 877-ASK-LAPD

Please take notice of unfamiliar individuals parked in their car on your block. Do not engage them but try to safely jot down any information you notice such as license number, color and type of car and personal characteristics. If another burglary occurs, your information may be useful and could be shared with police to help their investigation.

Home Burglary

TYPE: - Home Burglary
WHERE: - 3300 Kelton
WHEN: - June 26th, between 12:00-4:00

SUSPECTS: -

CHARACTERISTICS: - Brazen thieves scaled 50 steps, broke a glass front door, stole two TVs, a computer, jewelry, and cash then carried items down steps to street.

Anyone with information regarding this crime please notify LAPD SLO Ceja at 310-622-3975 or call 877-ASK-LAPD

Home Burglary

TYPE: Home Burglary
WHERE: 3300 block of Greenfield
WHEN: Friday, June 5th between 10 am and 2 pm.
SUSPECTS: -
CHARACTERISTICS: The burglars broke in through the back yard and back door.  Some jewelry items were taken, some valuables were left in the living room.  A police report has been filed.  Please be extra careful to secure the back doors/gates to your homes.

Anyone with information regarding this crime please notify LAPD SLO Ceja at 310-622-3975 or call 877-ASK-LAPD

Recent crimes in Westside Villag

Recent crimes in Westside Village not reported to the Neighborhood Watch:

5/15/2009    3100 Sepulveda Bl    Robbery

5/25/2009    3200 Veteran Av       Stolen Car

5/28/2009    3200 Overland Av      Stolen Car  

5/30/2009    3500 Sepulveda Bl    Burglary-Auto

Anyone with information regarding this crime please notify LAPD SLO Ceja at 310-622-3975 or call 877-ASK-LAPD

Recovered Bicycles

The following message is from our SLO Juan Ceja

On May 14, 2009 an outside agency conducted a search warrant of a house and they located several stolen bicycles. The brands vary from "Giant, Trek, Town & Country, Specialized, Connondale, and Denali. I f anyone had their bicycle stolen and have the serial number of their bike or can identify the bicycle by markings done to the it please call me at 310.622.3975 Thank you. **** This is why I continue to remind everyone to engrave their names, made up code or just write the serial number of your bicycle somewhere in your wallet so in the event that your bicycle gets stolen, we have a better chance in recovering it.****

LAPD warning re theft of SUV 3rd row seats

Please be aware, 3rd row seating of SUV's are being targeted by thieves in our area.

They're not stealing the entire SUV.

Instead, police say they are after what's inside.

SUV's such as, Chevy Tahoe's, Yukons, and Cadillac Escalades are being targeted for their 3rd row seats.

The area of concentration where the rear bench bandits have been targeting includes West Los Angeles, LAX area, Westchester and Marina del Rey.

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Police-Warn-of-SUV-Rear-Bench-Bandits.html

Gray-Striped Cat Found

A pretty, gray-striped cat, with white paws and bib, has been in the 3500 block of Bentley Avenue for the past two days. We can't tell it's gender but it is very friendly.

It appears to be healthy, well-fed and desperately seeking its home. Please contact Barbara at (310) 559-5776 if you know of its home.

The Census 2010 has begun!

Census Bureau employees are canvassing our neighborhood to update the address database.

One way to recognize them is by their black US Census Bureau Bag and ID. They may stop and ask apartment residents and/or homeowners to confirm their address and/or to advise them of any changes to the living quarters on the property – for example; a guesthouse was added since the last Census (10 years ago). Please be forthcoming with responses. Census employees are legally bound NOT to tell anyone but the Census Bureau of these changes. Census employees are bound by law to maintain confidentiality.

Please help the community by getting an accurate count. When the Census Bureau employee knocks on your door over the next few weeks they will be updating the address database only. Later this year, the new and improved 10 question 2010 Census form will be mailed out to you. Please fill it out and return it, because YOU COUNT!

Contact Los Angeles

U.S. Census Bureau
Los Angeles Regional Office
15350 Sherman Way, Suite 400
Van Nuys, CA 91406-4224
Phone: 818-267-1700
Fax: 818-267-1711
TDD: 818-904- 6429
E-mail: la.regional.office@census.gov

Partnership and Data Services
Phone: 818-267-1725 or 1-888-806-6389
Fax: 818-267-17154
E-mail: laro.isp-partnership@census.gov

Recruitment
Phone: 1-800- 992-3529

Surveys
Phone: 1-800-992-3530

Calico Cat Found

UPDATE: THE OWNER HAS BEEN LOCATED!

A Calico cat, female I believe, has taken up residence in our backyard for the past 5 days. This is probably the 4th occasion that this cat has done this over the past year I'd say. But this is the longest that she has been around which causes me concern that it may be lost or homeless now. On one occasion it had a pink collar and a name of Cleo on it. Didn't take down the phone number as we thought she was just passing through again. It no longer bears the collar but does bear a distinctive scar across it's nose now from some encounter. I live on Midvale Ave. between National and Queensland. I can be contacted by email atladave@ucla.edu or by phone at 310-936-7261.

Lost Boy in Westside Village

UPDATE: Lost Boy has been re-united with his Mother!

Police found a lost boy in his pajamas in Westside Village this morning. The boy appears to be 8 yrs old, of middle eastern decent, and mentally impaired.

If anyone thinks they may know where this boy lives (perhaps in one of the apartment buildings) please contact the

LAPD Pacific Division at 310-482-6334.

Injured Dog found in Westside Village

This beautiful but anonymous dog was found injured at the front of a resident's house, with a broken front leg and other possible injuries perhaps due to being hit by a car.

Thanks to compassionate action by our neighbors, it's being looked after by Officer Redfield at WLA shelter for a few days until they find the owner.

Please distribute the pics to help find the owner, in case it's not electronically tagged.

Home Burglary on National Place

TYPE: Home Burglary
WHERE: 10700 Block of National Place
WHEN: between 4pm Monday and 10am Tuesday (March 31st)
SUSPECTS: -
CHARACTERISTICS: Front door kicked in and TV taken.

Anyone with information regarding this crime please notify LAPD SLO Ceja at 310-622-3975 or call 877-ASK-LAPD

Westside Town Hall Meeting with Mayor

Westside Regional Alliance of Councils Announces
TOWN HALL MEETING WITH MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA

Please mark your calendar for the first Westside Regional Alliance of Councils (WRAC) Town Hall event with special guest, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

The Mayor will be addressing the City Budget with the community at the Town Hall event scheduled for Monday, April 6th, from 6 PM to 7:15 PM at the Felicia Mahood Center, located at 11338 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028.

The Town Hall event will be facilitated by Mike Newhouse, member of the WRAC and President of the Venice Neighborhood Council. This will be an interactive discussion session with the Mayor regarding the current state of the City budget and the impact it will have on city services and resources. The town hall will be a great opportunity to engage with the Mayor on the proposed budget scheduled to be released in late April.

For more information please visit:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=d5t5jcd_46hpx8xchj

Home Burglary Monday on Greenfield

TYPE: Home Burglary
WHERE: 3300 Greenfield
WHEN: betwwen 3:00-4:00 pm Monday, March 16th
SUSPECTS: -
CHARACTERISTICS: broke the back door glass, unlocked the door, ransacked the house and took jewelry

It was reported that solicitors were in the area around that time.  SLO Ceja said to watch for solicitors selling magazine and call the non emergency LAPD and tell them we had rash of burglaries in the area and ask them to send a car and if they can take a picture without being in danger of any sort

He said he will be in plain car tomorrow Wed. 3/18 from 5:00 am to around 4:00 and if anyone sees the magazine subscription sellers call his cell phone (310-622-3975).

Anyone with information regarding this crime please notify LAPD SLO Ceja at 310-622-3975 or call 877-ASK-LAPD

Home Burglary Monday on Tilden

TYPE: Home Burglary
WHERE: 3300 Tilden
WHEN: between 4:00-6:00 pm Monday, March 16th
SUSPECTS: -
CHARACTERISTICS: suspect apparently came over the back fence and broke a sliding window at the back of the house (they appeared to have exited through a sliding door towards the backyard). Two rooms were ransacked and jewlery was taken.

 

Anyone with information regarding this crime please notify LAPD SLO Ceja at 310-622-3975 or call 877-ASK-LAPD

West LA Community Plan Workshop

WLA Community Plan Workshops

WEST LA - What will your neighborhood look like in 20 years? You are invited to envision more livable boulevards, create walkable neighborhoods, influence future development and help shape land use recommendations for West LA by participating in Community Plan Workshops as we update the Community Plan. WLA Neighobrhood Walking Tours & Workshops Saturday, March 7, 2009 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Neighborhood Walk 1:00-3:00 pm - Workshop West LA Regional Library 11360 Santa Monica Blvd, West LA 90025 Saturday, March 14, 2009 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Neighborhood Walk 1:30-3:30 pm - Workshop Westside Family YMCA 11311 La Grange Ave, West LA 90025 Saturday, March 28, 2009 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Neighborhood Walk 1:00-3:00 pm - Workshop Westside Pavilion, Community Room A (3rd floor behind the food court) 10800 W. Pico Blvd, West LA 90064 Thursday, April 2, 2009 4:00-6:00 pm - Neighborhood Walk 7:00-9:00 pm - Workshop B'nai David-Judea Congregation 8905 W Pico Blvd., Los Angeles 90035 COMMUNITY PLANNING WORKSHOPS FOR WEST LOS ANGELES Your participation is key to developing a new Community Plan that meets the needs of current and future community members. Please distribute widely and share this information with your friends and neighbors. More information is available on the West L.A. Community Plan website, http://sites.google.com/site/wlancp. For more information, please contact: Michelle Sorkin, Los Angeles Department of City Planning (213) 978-1199 or Michelle.Sorkin@lacity.org http://lavoice.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3191

Possible suspect in 3200 Military burglary

A male black was seen acting suspiciously in his parked vehicle a block from the 3200 Military home burglary on Tuesday.

The vehicle is described as a Jeep possible Cherokee, shiny red, license plate # 4NVZ279.

Please keep an eye out on your blocks.  If you spot this vehicle call 1877-ASK LAPD  1877- 275-5273 and report as a suspicious vehicle that has been seen in the area where burglaries have occurred.

Expo Line Motions Passed--Monday, February 9th, 2008

The Expo Line stands to be one of the most important projects the Westside has seen in decades.  Your input at this stage is paramount.  Let's be sure this gets done properly and becomes an asset we all can be proud of.  Getting out an official statement for the Final EIR for a project of this magnitude is something we owe ourselves and future generations.  Please forward to friends and family in our neighboring communities and send your recommendations to the contact information below.

Please follow this link to read more about the Expo Light Rail Line:

http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=d5t5jcd_43hr8ntkq5

Mail:                Exposition Construction Authority
                          Monica Born, P.E., Project Director
                          707 Wilshire Blvd., 34th Floor
                          Los Angeles, CA 90017

E-Mail:               phase2@exporail.net

FAX:                  213-243-5553

On-Line:             BuildExpo.org

Home Burglary

TYPE: Home Burglary
WHERE: 3200 block of Military
WHEN: Tuesday, February 24th between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm
SUSPECTS: -
CHARACTERISTICS: Entry gained through open window.  Jewelry was taken.

Anyone with information regarding this crime please notify LAPD SLO Ceja at 310-622-3975 or call 877-ASK-LAPD

Attempted Auto Burglary

TYPE: Attempted Auto Burglary
WHERE: Malcolm at Queensland
WHEN: 2:00 am Monday Morning
SUSPECTS: Black male wearing shorts
CHARACTERISTICS: A resident reported hearing a loud noise outside their home on Malcolm about 2:00 am. They went to the window to see a black male wearing shorts holding what appeared to be a flashlight standing in the street next to a car parked on the street. The suspect ran toward National when he saw the resident looking out the window. Police were dispatched, but it is unknown if the suspect was found.

Please do not leave any items in your car overnight and be sure your car doors are locked.

Anyone with information regarding this crime please notify LAPD SLO Ceja at 310-622-3975 or call 877-ASK-LAPD

LA City Council Budget Meeting (time correction)

Santa Monica Airport Traffic

In light of yesterday's tragedy at Santa Monica Airport, I want to share with you that on Saturday, Jan. 24th at about 3:25pm witnesses saw two small airplanes flying in formation on approach to the SM Airport.  The witnesses were at Military and Clover.  The two small planes were flying parallel to one another, heading west, and just north of and parallel to National Blvd.  They were flying at a very low altitude as if they were planning to land at SM Airport.  If anyone saw these planes they are encouraged to call Santa Monica Airport's Operations and Noise Department.  Here are appropriate numbers to call:

Operations/Noise Supervisor  Stelios Makrides  (310) 434-2693
Operations/Noise Specialist  Mario Fabila  (310) 434-2640
Operations/Noise Specialist  Nikolas Gaskins  (310) 434-2665

It should be noted that stunt flying (including formation flying) is not permitted.

Lost Gray Pet Rabbit

Westside Village resident is asking for help in locating a gray rabbit Butunia who ran away from her home on the 10800 block of Woodbine St. over the weekend.  Their daughters are grieving her absence and any help would be greatly appreciated.  The family can be reached at 310-837-3291.

Grand Theft Auto - 01/15

TYPE: Grand Theft Auto
WHERE: 3400 Greenfield
WHEN: Between 12:30 am and 8:00 am Thursday, January 15th.
SUSPECTS: -
CHARACTERISTICS: A resident's 1994 Green Honda Accord was stolen this morning.

Please be aware, SLO Ceja is telling us that there has been an increase in Honda and Toyota vehicles being stolen from West LA. Please take precautions and be aware of suspicious activity in Westside Village.

Anyone with information regarding this crime please notify LAPD SLO Ceja at 310-622-3975 or call 877-ASK-LAPD

Good News to Share

An update to a burglary on Midvale this past September:  

One of the burglars dropped a store receipt in the home which had some of his information on it.  The resident found this seemingly odd item the following day and gave it to LAPD detectives.  Coincidentally, a neighbor had noticed two men parked on the block that afternoon who looked suspicious to him.  Without putting himself in jeopardy, he took a picture of the car as they were driving away which captured the make, model and license plate number.  This photo was sent to the WVNW and in turn was sent to SLO Ceja.  After some investigation by the detectives, they found the car and license was registered to the same individual whose information appeared on the receipt found in the home, which put him at the scene of the crime.  The individual was picked up and given the evidence against him, he confessed.  He is now spending the next four years in state prison.  Thank you so much to the victim of this crime for following through with the LAPD and a very big thank you goes out to the neighbor whose keen awareness of his neighborhood and his willingness to safely photograph the individuals helped lead to a conviction.