Burglary in Encino Adds to San Fernando Valley Crime Wave
Burglars broke into an Encino home Sunday night and stole over $50,000 worth of items, according to the LAPD.
Burglars broke into an Encino home Sunday night and stole over $50,000 worth of items. The LAPD has advised residents to take additional security precautions amid a surge in San Fernando Valley burglaries.
Burglars broke into an Encino home Sunday night and stole over $50,000 worth of items, according to the LAPD.
The incident occurred at about 8:30 p.m. in the 17700 block of Corinthian Drive in Encino, according to NBC Los Angeles. West Valley officers responded to the burglary call that night.
The resident was not home at the time of the break-in. Security cameras captured the burglar leaving through the front door of the house. LAPD officers found the home ransacked after arriving at the scene.
Officers found a smashed window and a ransacked house. The resident arrived home and met officers.
The thief escaped with a watch and purses. No arrests have been made as of Monday morning.
This incident is part of a broader pattern of residential burglaries affecting neighborhoods throughout the San Fernando Valley. Similar break-ins have occurred in Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, and other communities in recent weeks.
Following the burglary, LAPD officials advised homeowners to take additional security precautions. The department recommended installing locks on gates and fences.
If you have a safe, have it bolted to the floor and not the wall. The crews are bringing crowbars and prying safes from the wall.
Officials also suggested residents lock doors and windows. Having cameras on the house is another recommended safety measure.
If residents have a safe, the LAPD advises bolting it to the floor rather than the wall. Criminals are increasingly using tools to pry safes from walls.
The department provided several safety tips for residents concerned about home security.
If you see something in your neighborhood that does not look right or someone driving around multiple times, call the police.
Residents who witness suspicious activity are encouraged to report it to law enforcement without confronting the criminals.
The LAPD continues to investigate the burglary in Encino. No arrests have been made as of Monday morning.
This article was generated with AI assistance.