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Hollywood Hills Home Invasion Takes Unexpected Turn After Alleged Victim Is Identified as Squatter
A reported home invasion at a multimillion-dollar residence in Los Angeles' Hollywood Hills has taken an unexpected turn after police began questioning whether the man who reported the incident was actually living in the home. Police responded early Thursday morning to a residence in the 8500 block of Hedges Way in Hollywood Hills West after a man reported that he had been beaten and robbed by a group of armed intruders. According to the man's initial account, he had been hou


Quentin Tarantino’s Hollywood Hills Home Targeted by Burglars
Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has once again been linked to a home burglary incident in Los Angeles, years after he reportedly confronted intruders inside his residence during a late-night break-in. The latest incident occurred Wednesday afternoon at a three-story Hollywood Hills property above Mulholland Drive. According to police, a man was seen breaking into the second floor of the residence before fleeing the property. A gardener reportedly spotted the suspect, who was desc


More Homes Targeted as Los Angeles Burglary Spree Continues
A weekslong burglary spree across the Los Angeles area continued Tuesday night, with police responding to four separate incidents involving homes in Studio City, Toluca Lake and Mission Hills. More than a dozen homes had reportedly been targeted since the string of break-ins began earlier in April, according to KTLA. The incidents have left residents increasingly concerned about the possibility of becoming the next target. Police Respond to Studio City Break-In One of the lat


Foiled Break-In Caught on Camera at Pasadena Home as Would-Be Burglars Flee
A frightening attempted break-in at a Pasadena home was captured on surveillance video Friday night, highlighting the unsettling reality homeowners can face when a group of intruders approaches a residence after dark. The incident occurred in the Upper Hastings Ranch neighborhood, where four masked men were seen entering the backyard of a home around 11:15 p.m. on Friday, according to Pasadena police and a report from ABC7 Los Angeles. The homeowner, who asked to remain anony


Man Arrested After Break-In at Kim Kardashian’s Hidden Hills Mansion
A 27-year-old man was arrested Sunday after allegedly breaking into a Hidden Hills residence reportedly belonging to Kim Kardashian, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies from the Lost Hills Station responded to the 24800 block of Long Valley Road shortly before 4 p.m. after security guards reported seeing a man loading numerous items into a vehicle at the property. When deputies arrived, they located the suspect and took him into c


Pair of San Fernando Valley Homes Targeted in Late-Night Burglaries
Two San Fernando Valley homes were targeted in separate late-night burglaries Friday, Aug. 7, prompting responses from the Los Angeles Police Department. The first incident was reported around 10:28 p.m. in the 3800 block of Rhodes Avenue in Studio City. According to an LAPD spokesperson, the residents were not home when a neighbor heard the property's alarms and contacted police. A house manager also called police shortly afterward, reporting that multiple suspects were at t


3-Year-Old Found Safe After Reported Home Invasion and Kidnapping in Van Nuys
A 3-year-old boy who was reportedly taken during a home invasion in Van Nuys on Wednesday morning has been found safe, and a suspect has been taken into custody, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. LAPD officers responded to a residence in the 7600 block of Van Nuys Boulevard, near Saticoy Street, at approximately 8:12 a.m. on Aug. 5 following reports of a home invasion and kidnapping. According to police, the suspect was described as a man with black hair and bro


Mother and Baby Inside Studio City Home During Break-In
A Studio City family was home Friday night when burglars broke into their residence, prompting a significant police response and a neighborhood search. The burglary was reported shortly after 8:15 p.m. in the 11200 block of Briarcliff Lane near Laurel Canyon Boulevard. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, people were inside the residence when the break-in occurred, classifying the incident as a “hot prowl” burglary. The suspects fled the property before officers ar


Man Arrested for Trespassing at Los Angeles Home Reportedly Linked to Actress Nia Long
A man accompanied by a dog was arrested for trespassing at a Hollywood Hills residence reportedly owned by actress Nia Long, according to the Los Angeles Police Department and local news reports. The incident occurred Saturday night, Aug. 1, in the 2000 block of Outpost Drive. According to the LAPD, officers initially responded to a call reporting a possible burglary at approximately 9:40 p.m. Preliminary information indicated that the property is owned by Long, who is known


$100K in Personal Property Stolen During Studio City Home Burglary
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a late-night burglary at a Studio City residence after thieves allegedly stole approximately $100,000 worth of personal property before fleeing the scene. According to LAPD, officers responded to the 4000 block of Beck Avenue around 11:30 p.m. Friday after receiving reports of a burglary in progress. By the time officers arrived, the suspects had already left the area. Investigators say home security cameras captured three me


Homeowner Scares Off Suspected Burglars During Hollywood Hills Break-In Attempt
A homeowner in the Hollywood Hills successfully scared off a group of suspected burglars during an attempted break-in late Saturday night, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on July 11 in the 1900 block of Sunset Plaza Drive. Police say several suspects arrived at the residence and allegedly used a crowbar to smash a front window in an apparent effort to gain entry. Before the suspects were able to enter the home, they were


3 Burglary Suspects Arrested After Police Pursuit Ends in Fiery Crash in Beverly Grove
Three burglary suspects were taken into custody Wednesday evening after a police pursuit through Los Angeles ended in a violent crash and vehicle fire in the Beverly Grove neighborhood. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers initially responded to a burglary call in the 1600 block of Sunset Plaza Drive in the Hollywood Hills at approximately 5:50 p.m. Shortly after arriving in the area, officers located the suspects’ vehicle, identified as a Lexus sedan, and


Masked Suspects Flee After Attempted Trespassing at Studio City Home
A late-night trespassing incident in Studio City has left residents on edge after two masked suspects were spotted on a private residential property Friday night. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to the 3400 block of Berry Drive around 9:30 p.m. after reports of two masked men on the property. Homeowners were inside the residence at the time, but authorities confirmed the suspects never made entry into the home. Scanner traffic indicated the


Cymbiotika Founders Robbed at Gunpoint During Terrifying Home Invasion in Cannes
A frightening home invasion in Cannes has left the founders of wellness brand Cymbiotika shaken after armed intruders targeted their rental property during one of the city’s most high-profile annual events. According to reports, Shahab Elmi and Durana Elmi, co-founders of Cymbiotika, were staying in a rented home in Cannes, France, with their two young children while attending the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. In the early hours of Thursday morning, three


Burglars Ransack San Fernando Valley Home After Breaking In Through Sliding Glass Door
A late-night burglary in the San Fernando Valley has added to growing concerns among homeowners as residential break-ins continue to impact neighborhoods across Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, burglars broke into a home in the 11200 block of Blix Street Thursday night after shattering a sliding glass door to gain entry. The burglary was reported around 9:50 p.m. Police said no one was inside the residence at the time of the break-in, allowing the


Armed Home Invasion in Los Angeles’ Fairfax District Leaves Resident Assaulted
An early morning home invasion in Los Angeles’ Fairfax District left a resident assaulted after two armed suspects forced their way into a home and stole valuables, according to authorities. The incident occurred around 4:32 a.m. on Saturday in the 800 block of North Detroit Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Investigators say two adult male suspects, both armed with handguns, entered the property and confronted a resident inside the home. During the enco


Burglary Suspects Flee North Hollywood Home After Discovering Occupants Inside
A late-night burglary attempt in North Hollywood ended abruptly when two suspects reportedly abandoned their plans after realizing the home was occupied. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the incident occurred around midnight on Blythe Street near Fulton Avenue in North Hollywood. Investigators say the suspects gained entry to the residence by breaking a rear glass sliding door before entering the home. Once inside, however, the suspects allegedly encountered an


Police Storm Hermosa Beach Home After Burglary Suspect Runs Toward Children’s Room
A frightening early-morning home invasion in Hermosa Beach ended with a dramatic police response and the arrest of a burglary suspect after officers learned two young children were inside the residence. According to the Hermosa Beach Police Department, the incident unfolded around 2:45 a.m. on June 8 at a home on Manhattan Avenue. Officers were dispatched after receiving reports of a possible burglary in progress. A woman inside the residence contacted authorities and informe


Beverly Crest Burglary Suspects Captured After Overnight Pursuit Spanning Los Angeles County
An overnight burglary investigation in Los Angeles escalated into a lengthy multi-agency pursuit that stretched across Los Angeles County and ended with arrests in Long Beach early Monday morning. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to reports of a hot prowl burglary around 3 a.m. at a residence located in the 1600 block of North Beverly Drive in Beverly Crest. A hot prowl burglary is considered particularly concerning because occupants are pres


Masked Burglars Caught on Camera During Hyde Park Break-In Spree
Residents in Los Angeles' Hyde Park neighborhood are on alert after a series of daytime burglaries culminated in two masked suspects being caught on surveillance footage inside a family home. According to reports, the burglary occurred on June 2, just minutes after a family member left the residence. Homeowners say the break-in was one of at least six reported in the neighborhood that same day, raising concerns about a coordinated pattern of criminal activity. Surveillance vi
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