Hollywood Hills home invasion: Woman in her 70s strangled, hospitalized
Woman strangled during home invasion robbery in Hollywood Hills
Police say at least two masked suspects targeted cash and jewelry before leaving the scene.
LOS ANGELES - A violent home invasion in the Hollywood Hills left a woman in her 70s hospitalized after being strangled during a robbery.
Police say at least two masked suspects targeted cash and jewelry before leaving the scene.
What we know:
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded around 9 p.m. to the 8500 block of Lookout Mountain Avenue in Laurel Canyon.
Investigators say at least two suspects, described as masked men wearing black hoodies, broke into a home and strangled a woman.
The victim was transported to the hospital.
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Authorities say the suspects stole approximately $20,000 in cash along with jewelry before taking off from the area in a white sedan.
The investigation has been turned over to the Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery and Homicide Division.
What we don't know:
Police have not released any detailed descriptions of the suspects beyond their clothing, and it is unclear whether the home was specifically targeted.
The condition of the victim is unknown.
Big picture view:
The incident comes amid a string of at least 20 reported break-ins over a two-week period, most in the San Fernando Valley.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell announced a significant boost in police patrols along Ventura Boulevard and nearby communities including Studio City, Encino, and North Hollywood.
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Despite the recent reported surge in cases, LAPD data shows overall burglary numbers in 2026 are down between 32% and 48% compared to the same period in 2025.
The Source: This report is based on official statements from the Los Angeles Police Department. The context regarding regional crime trends and patrol increases is derived from recent public safety announcements made by Mayor Karen Bass and Chief Jim McDonnell.