Police investigating hot prowl burglary at music producer’s upscale Encino home
Yet another house in the San Fernando Valley was the target of a hot prowl burglary early Tuesday morning, the latest incident in an alarming string of burglaries that seemingly occur on a nightly basis.
Tuesday morning’s attempted home invasion was reported just after 3 a.m. at a home in the 16000 block of Mooncrest Drive, according to preliminary information.
The Los Angeles Police Department later confirmed to KTLA 5’s Erin Myers that at least one person was home at the time and that they reported hearing someone rummaging below them.
However, by the time officers got to the scene, the suspect or suspects had already fled.
Video from the scene obtained by KTLA shows a helicopter circling the area as Los Angeles Police Department officers arrived at the home, which lies behind a gate and is equipped with security cameras. Public records indicate the home that was targeted is owned by a well-known hip-hop producer.
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No injuries were reported in Tuesday morning’s incident, and the LAPD remained at the scene past 9:30 a.m. Tuesday continuing their investigation.
The attempted home invasion is the latest in a string of burglaries plaguing the San Fernando Valley, particularly the Encino area. At least eight were reported in July, including one incident where three thieves smashed through the back door of a rapper’s home, another where a woman walked in on four suspects burglarizing her residence and a third — and fourth — incident where the same multi-million dollar home was targeted twice in less than a week.
No suspects in any of the home invasions are believed to be in custody, and the crime spree is frustrating residents, who are calling on local authorities and elected officials to address the issue.
Anyone who witnesses suspicious activity in their neighborhood should contact the Los Angeles Police Department.
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