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6th burglary reported this week in San Fernando Valley
The suspects had fled the scene before police arrived. It's unclear if anything was taken.
LOS ANGELES - Authorities are investigating a break-in at a Los Angeles home, marking the sixth burglary to hit the San Fernando Valley this week alone, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Officials said the incident is part of a broader string of professional thefts targeting high-value homes across the region, characterized by rapid-fire entries and the theft of thousands in valuables.
What we know:
Police responded to a report of a burglary at a home on Wood Ranch Road in Granada Hills around 8:30 p.m. Thursday night.
Officers say the suspects were gone by the time they arrived.
This latest incident follows a series of similar crimes, including a break-in on Wednesday night in the 6800 block of Vanscoy Avenue in Valley Glen.
In that case, suspects shattered a rear glass door to gain access before fleeing prior to the arrival of officers at 9:30 p.m.
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The investigation also encompasses a violent encounter on April 11 in the Hollywood Hills, where homeowners on Macapa Drive returned to find suspects inside their home.
A fight ensued, and the suspects escaped with about $88,000 worth of watches and cash. Additionally, a home on Davana Terrace in Sherman Oaks was targeted twice on back-to-back nights.
What we don't know:
Police say they don't know whether all of these burglaries are connected.
Investigators have not officially confirmed whether these incidents are the work of a single organized ring or separate opportunistic groups.
Authorities have not yet released detailed suspect descriptions for the majority of the break-ins, and it remains unclear exactly what was taken from the property on Vanscoy Avenue.
Timeline:
- April 11, 9:30 p.m.: Burglary and physical altercation on Macapa Drive, Hollywood Hills.
- April 11 & 12: Back-to-back burglaries at a residence on Davana Terrace, Sherman Oaks.
- April 14, 9:00 p.m.: Break-in on Hesby Street in Valley Village involving up to three suspects.
- April 14, 9:15 p.m.: High-value property hit on Hatteras Street in Valley Glen.
- April 15, 8:30 p.m.: Burglary reported at a home on Wood Ranch Road in Granada Hills.
- April 15, 9:30 p.m.: Forced entry reported at a home on Vanscoy Avenue in Valley Glen.
What you can do:
While the investigation continues, residents in high-value areas are encouraged to secure all entry points.
In several of these cases, suspects forced entry by "smashing a rear glass door or window."
Standard security measures like reinforced glass or motion-activated lighting in rear yards may serve as a deterrent.
The Source: This report is based on information from the Los Angeles Police Department.