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.