Watch Briefing

Keeping an Eye Out for Metal Theft

The number of metal thefts and metal theft attempts has increased over the last few months in the Walnut Station area. The backflow devices pictured above are prime targets, along with other copper/brass plumbing fixtures, copper pipes/tubing, copper wire and aluminum rain gutters. Catalytic convertors are also stolen off of vehicles for the recycling properties. Batteries used as a back-up power source are being stolen from curbside traffic signal boxes and cable boxes. Manhole covers have been stolen in other jurisdictions, as well as brass name plates & fixtures on grave markers.

WANTED FOR MURDER

 COMMUNITY ALERT

     NOTIFICATION     

LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT

 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ROBBERY-HOMICIDE DIVISION,

CRIME ANALYSIS DETAIL

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KIDNAP/SEXUAL ASSAULT/ROBBERY

The Los Angeles Police Department is seeking information regarding a male who is responsible for committing a sexual assault and robbery.  People are reminded to be aware of their surroundings, particularly if walking alone at night.

SUMMARY: On Saturday, July 30, 2011, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the victim was walking in the area of Burton Way between South Hamel Road and South Willaman Drive, when the suspect approached and demanded her property at gunpoint.  The suspect then directed the victim to a secluded area, where he sexually assaulted her.  The suspect fled with the victim’s money and jewelry.

SUSPECT INFORMATION:  

GENDER: Male              DESCENT: Black

HAIR: Dark                     HEIGHT: 5’10”- 6’1”       

WEIGHT: 180-190 lbs.  AGE: 26-35 years         

CLOTHING:  Black button-down collared shirt, dark pants and a baseball cap.

WEAPON: Handgun

Anyone with information concerning this crime is asked to contact Detective Javier Vargas or Blanca Lopez at the Special Assault Section, Robbery-Homicide Division, at (213) 486-6910, during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.). During non-business hours, weekends and holidays, contact the Detective Information Desk of RACR Division at the 24-hour, toll-free number at 877 LAPD 247 (877-527-3247).  To send cell phone text tips, text the word “LAPD” and your message to CRIMES (274637). 

HIT & RUN FATALITY

MO:  On Saturday, May, 14 2011 at approximately 1215 pm, a vehicle described as a black small 4-door sports utility type vehicle was traveling eastbound on Sherman Way. The vehicle negotiated a right turn onto Canoga Avenue where it struck a bicyclist that was traveling eastbound on the south crosswalk of Sherman Way. The impact caused the bicyclist to collide with the ground. The driver left the scene failing to render aid and exchange information as required by law. The bicyclist sustained severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital where he died two days later as a result of his injuries.

SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:

NONE

WEAPON(S):  

VEHICLE

SUSPECT VEHICLE:

BLACK, 4-DOOR SMALL

SPORTS UTILITY TYPE,

UNKNOWN MAKE OR MODEL

POSSIBLE MINIMAL DAMAGE TO RIGHT REAR SIDE OF THE VEHICLE

 Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call Valley Traffic Officer Martinez, at (818) 644-8032.  During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7.  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800- 222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting the word "TIPLA" and the message to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.   

Tipsters may also go to www.lacrimestoppers.org, click on "Submit a Tip" and  ollow the prompts.

For additional information contact Valley Traffic Detectives at (818) 644-8000.

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APPROVING DETECTIVE:  DII MICHELLE RUSSELL, SERIAL NO. 30462

PREPARED BY: VALLEY TRAFFIC CRIME ANALYSIS DETAIL (818) 644-8065 DATE: 05/20/11  CAD# VTD110520-C1

INFORMATION WANTED

MURDER INVESTIGATION

VICTIM XI HUANG

On April 29, 2011 between 12:00 and 4:00PM, 82 year old Xi Huang was beaten and strangled inside her home in the 300 block of N. Huntington Ave in Monterey Park. The home was ransacked and several items were taken. Among those items were the below depicted jewelry and purse.

Anyone with information, contact:

Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau Sgt Perry (323-890-5567) or Detective Sloan (323-890-5574)

Chinese speakers contact Sgt. Ly, 323-2674830 or Montery Park Police, 626-307-1447

To remain anonymous

Frank Medina

CDC: F50774 DOB: 9/23/84