Police Catch Woodland Hills Burglars On Wednesday After Neighbor Phones 911
They have definitely amped up the use of Nixle recently, haven’t they? Very good. This situation with burglars is super depressing and scary as I’m sure many of you will agree.
Topanga Station sent out this notification on Wednesday via Nixle:
Woodland Hills burglary suspects arrested
Two burglary suspects were arrested in Woodland Hills shortly after breaking into a house. A diligent neighbor saw the two suspects entering the home in the 21000 block of Avenue San Luis and called 911. The police helicopter spotted the suspects’ car as they were fleeing the scene and directed officers to a shopping center on Ventura Boulevard, where the suspects were arrested. Due to the quick thinking of the neighbor in calling 911, the suspects did not get away with any property; police found that they had dropped the property they were intending to steal inside the house as they fled.
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The West Valley In Embroiled In All Out War With Burglars
People are afraid and this is very real. Monday’s arrests are not the end.
LAPD Topanga Station Writes on Wednesday:
Numerous residential burglaries occurred today in Chatsworth, Canoga Park & West Hills. Lock your doors and windows when you leave home. Be aware of strangers in your neighborhood and report suspicious activity immediately 8187564800 or in emergency call 911.
They also sent out these tips:
Burglary Prevention Tips
Lock all windows and doors – even if you live on the second floor of an apartment building. Lock sliding glass doors. Two-story residences – lock upstairs windows, sliding glass doors, and French doors. Remember suspects can climb onto a balcony.
Alarms: Use it! Add additional window security (example – pins in the window or wooden dowels in sliders)
Install motion detectors on all levels of the residence.
Never leave a ladder outside and accessible to a burglar.
Relocate valuables. Most burglars take property from the master bedroom.
Photograph and make a list of your valuables. Include serial numbers.
Vacation Strategies:
Let a trustworthy neighbor know that you are away. Ask that person to keep a lookout for your residence. Leave on one (1) light inside your home.Mail and newspapers should be picked up or stopped.
Have a neighbor or friend park their vehicle in your driveway or parking slot.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Detective Theresa Gordon at 27033@lapd.lacity.org
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Interrupted Burglary In West Hills Nets Five Arrests For LAPD
Many of you observed and were possibly inconvenienced by the insane amount of police activity in West Hills yesterday afternoon/evening, but it looks like there was a big payoff for it. LAPD Topanga Area SLO Brent Rygh took the time to write me this morning to let my readers know what happened.
Police responded to a call for service of burglary suspects in the area of 6400 Bobbyboyar Ave. Officers were able to immediately locate and detain one suspect. Officers closed off the surrounding streets to set up a perimeter around the area and search for a second suspect. A second suspect was captured inside the perimeter. Rygh explained that they ultimately connected these two suspects to 3 additional suspects that were stopped a few blocks away. A total of 5 suspects were arrested and discovered to be in possession of property from several burglaries in the area.
Obviously, LAPD’s warnings to be vigilant about the security of your home and vehicles needs to be heeded because degenerates like these guys are clearly on the prowl in our area.
Thanks to Brent Rygh and other Topanga Area officers for their hard work and a special thanks to he and others who are clearly working diligently to keep the public informed and to get the Nixle alerts back on track.
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LAPD Releases Names Of West Hills Couple In Last Weeks Murder/Suicide
Sent out this morning via Nixle:
Advisory Message has been issued by the LAPD – Topanga.
Tuesday May 25, 2010 5:58 AM PDT
UPDATE Elderly Couple Found Dead-Identities Released
***UPDATE***
The identities of the two people involved in this incident have been identified as 77-year-old Anne Ward and her husband 77-year-old James Ward of West Hills.
An elderly couple found dead in their West Hills home in an apparent murder-suicide were identified as Anne and James Ward, both 77, the coroner’s office announced today.
The two were found inside their home in the 7200 block of Cirrus Way on Thursday morning with single gunshot wounds to the head, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
There were no signs of a struggle and there did not seem to be any problems between the two, police said.
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Police Activity Near Victory Blvd & Berquist Ave In West Hills
Photo courtesy Tiffany S.
I’m told there is lost of police activity near the intersection of Victory Blvd & Berquist Ave in West Hills. Police are searching for a suspect of some sort. More info if it comes my way.
Update: Just got a Nixle nofication:
Alert Message has been issued by the LAPD – Topanga.
Monday May 24, 2010 4:10 PM PDT
Burglary just occurred 6400 block of Bobbyboyar. 1 Susp in custody and 1 outstanding. Perimeter initiated by LAPD TOPANGA. Outstanding Susp described as Male Hisp 20-25 y/o 5′8-5′10″ wearing brown jacket w/white shirt and blue jeans. Last seen jumping over rear fence in area of 23200 block of Gilmore.
If seen, do not initiate contact but contact the police by dialing 911.
For full details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/2289182/.
Notice that they are making an effort now to send the Nixle alerts? This is good.
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Topanga Station’s Commanding Officer John Sherman’s May 2010 E-Police Newsletter
Just received this newsletter from LAPD Topanga Station’s commanding officer Captain John A. Sherman detailing some recent violent events in our area.
He writes:
Dear Topanga Community Members,
Recently, the communities policed by the LAPD’s Topanga Community Police Station have been rocked by several violent incidents. As community leaders and police partners, I want to give you an overview of these incidents. There is not a lot of detail here, but it gives you a general idea of what has occurred in your neighborhoods.
First, on April 30, 2010, a violent domestic related double homicide occurred on the 7000 block of Eton Avenue in Canoga Park. This was a terrible tragedy for this long-time Canoga Park family. A family member was arrested and has been charged with both murders. On May 10, 2010, an officer involved shooting occurred at the Best Buy at Victory Boulevard and Owensmouth Avenue in Canoga Park. This incident closed down surrounding major intersection for several hours. Your Topanga police officers did an outstanding job ensuring that no innocent bystanders were injured. No officers were injured during the incident. The suspect was wanted in a domestic homicide that occurred in Long Beach. The suspect involved endangered the public by having a loaded firearm and ultimately he succumbed to his injuries as a result of the officer involved shooting.
On May 14, 2010, your community was rocked by yet another double murder, this time on the 6900 block of Remmet Avenue in Canoga Park. A young woman and her child were murdered. This investigation continues and we are working diligently to identify and arrest the suspect(s).
Clearly these three incidents are tragic and horrific acts of violence. They are shocking to your community. Please know that we do not believe these are at all related, or a series or trend of violence in any way. In two of the cases, the suspect will not be free to interact with society again. In the third case, we have many resources working on the case to solve the crime and bring the perpetrator or perpetrators to justice. If you or anyone you know has any information on this crime, please contact the Topanga Homicide Detectives at 818-756-4820.
The purpose of this email is to give you a brief overview of these significant events that have occurred in your community. I also want you to know that your officers and detectives assigned to Topanga have, and will continue, to work diligently and heroically to keep your community safe and to investigate these crimes to the fullest extent.
In fact, as of May 15, 2010, our total Part I crime is down 17.9 percent this year with 397 fewer crime victims than last year at this time.
As always please contact your Senior Lead Officer or me should you have any questions.
Captain John A. Sherman Commanding Officer Topanga Community Police Station
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Article With Identity Of Long Beach Murder Victim
With regard to the victim of the murder suspect killed by police at Best Buy on Monday, this was published yesterday by CBS2:
Authorities have identified a Long Beach woman apparently killed by her estranged husband, who later died while exchanging gunfire with police in Woodland Hills.
Ivy Grace Bodkins, 29, died about 7:30 a.m. Monday, according to coroner’s Chief Craig Harvey.
Police discovered her body in a parking structure when they responded to a domestic dispute call at a condominium complex in the 200 block of West Ocean Boulevard.
Officers learned from a family member of the victim that the suspect had forced his estranged wife from the residence at gunpoint, leaving their 2-year-old son with a family member, according to Nancy Pratt of the Long Beach Police Department.
After the shooting, the 30-year-old man showed up at his uncle’s home in Woodland Hills, about 35 miles away, and said he had “killed his family,” Los Angeles police Lt. Dave Storaker said. He fled when his relative called police.
See the rest of the article here.
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