Crime Blotter – Identity Theft Buys a Phone Bill

Crime Blotter for October 22nd through October 29, 2012
Identity Theft:
On October 23, 2012 at 12:35 pm, a victim came to the police department to report he was a victim of identity theft. The victim said he received a collection notice for a delinquent bill. The victim realized that he did not open any account with this particular cellular phone company. He checked with the company and realized an unknown suspect opened an account using his personal information.
Street Robbery:
On October 24, 2012 at 9:20 pm, officers responded to the 5500 block of Sepulveda Boulevard regarding a robbery investigation. The officers met with the victim who told them the following; she was walking north on Sepulveda Boulevard when she was approached by three male suspects and one of them demanded her cell phone while another suspect brandished a firearm. Fearing for her safety she gave the suspects her property. The suspects then fled the area. The suspects were described as three male Blacks, 20-25 years of age, skinny builds, and wearing sweatshirts.
Car Burglary:
On October 27, 2012 at 11:20 am, a victim called the police department to report his 2007 Cadillac was burglarized. The victim said he parked and locked his vehicle in the 3800 block of Cardiff Avenue at 4:55 pm and when he returned at 7:00 pm discovered unknown suspect(s) had taken his property.
Car Burglary:
On October 25, 2012 at 6:00 pm, a victim called the police department to report her 2013 was burglarized. The victim said she parked and locked her car in the 9800 block of Jefferson Boulevard at 5:00 pm and when she returned at 5:40 pm she discovered her driver side rear window was shattered and her property missing.
Residential Burglary:
On October 28, 2012 at 12:30 pm, a victim came to the police department to report his home was burglarized. The victim said he locked and secured his apartment at 6:00 am and when he returned at 2:00 pm discovered his rear window broken out and his property missing.