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CBS News
20 hours ago
- CBS News
Torrance homeowners chase burglars from house over weekend
The moments that a Torrance homeowners chased burglars from their home and confronted them in the street were all caught on camera over the weekend. It happened at around 2 p.m. on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Jose Sanchez says that he, his mother and his sister were just returning home from running errands when they saw strangers walking out of their home. "My mom went to go chase them, and I went to go chase them to record them," Sanchez said. Surveillance camera footage captured multiple angles of the incident, including when the men first approached the home, then when they began to walk away as the Sanchez family returned. They instantly sprung into action. "My mom got out the car and said, 'What are you guys doing?' and then he said, 'Nothing.' while walking away," Sanchez said. "They sounded surprised, but they looked annoyed when they were over there." The suspects then jumped into a black BMW and sped away from the area. Cell phone video shows them running a red light and nearly crashing into other cars. A close look shows that the back windshield of the car was shattered, which Sanchez said came from his mother taking matters into her own hands — literally. "Bare hands. Boom. She just broke the rear window," he said. Family says that once they returned to their home, they found a mess left behind by the burglars. They're still trying to take stock of what was taken in the midst of the chaos. Sanchez said that despite it all, his family is trying to take it in stride. "They're doing good, honestly, but I can tell they're kind of stress out," he said. "Especially my mom, because they stole most of her stuff. ... We're just worried what could happen next, you know? I don't know when they could just come back." So far, police have not announced any arrests in connection with the incident, and while they wait for news on that front, the Sanchez family says they're looking into a new security system so they can make sure the same thing doesn't happen twice.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross' burglary alarm sparks police visit to A-lister's LA home
The police were called to Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross ' home after a burglary alarm was set off at their Los Angeles residence on Monday morning, according to a new report. Law enforcement sources told TMZ that cops responded to a possible burglary at the residence after receiving a call from someone connected to the couple regarding the alarm. It's unclear if Ashlee, 40, and her spouse, 36, were at home at the time of the incident, but neither contacted authorities themselves, insiders further told the site. A sweep of the home was reportedly conducted by police, however they found no clear indications of burglary or forced entry. It was determined by the authorities that either the alleged trespassers had left the scene or a false alarm had occurred, the site adds. has contacted representatives for the couple for comment but have yet to hear back. Ashlee and Evan have been married since 2014 and have daughter Jagger Snow, nine, and son Ziggy Blu, four, together. Ashlee also has 16-year-old son Bronx Mowgli with her ex-husband Pete Wentz. The possible burglary scare isn't the only one to make headlines this past month, with other big names in the Los Angeles area also targeted by alleged burglars. American Idol boss Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas DeLuca, both 70, were both shot to death at their home after walking in on an alleged burglar at their Los Angeles home. They were gunned down by the callous intruder who used the victims' own weapon that they had for self-defense. Raymond Boodarian, an Encino resident, was later arrested. Investigators believe Raymond was burglarizing the residence July 10 while the couple was away and shot them when they suddenly returned. The 22-year-old has been charged with two counts of murder and other offenses in relation to the deaths. Raymond is yet to enter a plea. His next court appearance is scheduled for August 20. He is currently being held without bail at the Twin Towers Correction Facility in downtown LA. An alleged attempted burglary also occurred at Teddi Mellencamp's Encino home earlier this month. Three individuals attempted to enter the Encino, CA property she shares with Arroyave but were foiled by her state-of-the-art home security system, which frightened them away and summoned law enforcement to the scene. She posted a video showing three figures - all dressed in black - jumping the main gate at the front of her estate before stalking across the driveway towards the house at 10:11pm. She then posted footage from another security camera in which the home invaders slipped through a small wooden side gate, venturing deeper into the property. One of the figures gingerly opened the side gate and ushered the other two in, whereupon the three of them crept along the side of the house. The one in front could be seen opening a backpack and pulling out a curved object that was not clearly identifiable on video. They all slowly made their way forward - only to suddenly wheel around and scurry back out the gate as they apparently realized the burglar alarm had caught wind of them. 'We are grateful that everyone is unharmed,' Mellencamp wrote in the caption of the post. 'While we are shaken, we are fortunate to have the latest in home security systems which scared off the intruders.' She added: 'Authorities were alerted and swiftly responded. We appreciate everyone's heightened concern in light of recent criminal activities in our area, but we are safe.' Law enforcement sources previously told TMZ that police responded to a burglary call and rushed to the scene. By the time officers arrived, the suspects had already fled. Authorities believe the individuals had just burglarized a neighboring home before attempting to break into Teddi's property.
CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Studio City neighbors concerned over increase in home burglaries
Neighbors living in one Studio City neighborhood are living on edge due to an increased amount of home burglaries in recent weeks. They say that in just the last week there have been two instances, including one where a suspect allegedly crawled through the doggy door of a home to gain access. Because of this, Colfax Meadows neighbors are now banding together to try and combat the criminals that seem to be constantly targeting their homes. They've started a WhatsApp group chat with nearly 350 members living in the neighborhood, which they use to alert others of suspicious people or other circumstances they notice. One photo shared by a member of the chat shows a blacked-out Mercedes-Benz with its license plates covered by what looks like a rag. They believe that the car was used in one of the recent burglaries. "That car was tracked on a camera and at right around 3:50, which they broke into a house through the doggy door after doing the ringing the doorbell and seeing no one was home," said Matt T., one of the many residents concerned with safety in their neighborhood. "Then they broke in and then ransacked the home and then left." Even with most of the homes in the neighborhood equipped with security cameras, neighbors say that suspects are covering their faces and planning their attacks in broad daylight. "I've been here for seven years, this definitely seems like the highest frequency of break-ins, I think the criminals are becoming more aggressive, they seem much more professionalized," Matt said. "We know their formula now. They come between noon and two, when they think people are out. They scope the neighborhood and they just think this is an easy target." In response to the crimes, Los Angeles City Councilman Adrin Nazarian shared a statement, which read: "I have a word of warning for any burglars or potential burglars out there. You might think you're going to get away with it, but you're not. You're going to get caught. There are eyes everywhere." The trend marks just another San Fernando Valley city being affected by the rash of crime, as Encino residents continue to work together in fighting a string of burglaries, robberies and even murder, after "American Idol" executive Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca were killed inside their own home in early July.
ABC News
6 days ago
- ABC News
Man stabbed and shot by masked offenders during 'graphic' Gladstone Park home invasion
Police are the seeking public help to identify five individuals behind a "violent and graphic" targeted attack at a home in Melbourne's north-west. The incident occurred early Thursday morning at Trentham Drive in Gladstone Park, where a couple's home was broken into while they slept. Police said five people disguised in hoods and face coverings first attempted to enter through the front door before making it in through a rear entrance. Detective Inspector Adam Tilley said the disturbance awoke the occupants, a 60-year-old man and a 57-year-old woman. The man then approached the offenders, who were in possession of knives, a hammer and a firearm. "An assault has then occurred, quite a graphic assault," Detective Inspector Tilley said. "The 60-year-old male has been struck about the body numerous times with a hammer and also then stabbed about the body. "He has also sustained a gunshot wound to the arm." The man was attacked over five to 10 minutes, police said, and sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. He has since been taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital for treatment. Police said the 57-year-old woman, who remained in the bedroom, was also approached and threatened with a firearm but was not injured. Police believe the incident was targeted, saying the group made demands for money and asked about the location of another male who is known to authorities. Detective Inspector Tilley said police were looking into that man's whereabouts and had dispatched a "safety message" to his family. "This is a violent and graphic incident that's occurred here for two occupants at their home," he said. "To be woken by five offenders, let alone [for them] to be armed with a firearm, knives and also a hammer, is extremely concerning to us, and that's why we're really seeking the public's support. "It's a concern that the offenders are still out in the community." An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The Australian
6 days ago
- The Australian
Man in 60s shot in home invasion at Gladstone Park, Melbourne
A man in his 60s has been shot during a suspected targeted home invasion in Melbourne's northwest. Police were called to the Gladstone Park home about 1.30am on Thursday after a triple-0 call was made reporting several people had broken in. Police received a triple-0 call reporting the home invasion. Picture: NewsWire/ David Crosling Victoria Police initially said a man had been stabbed but later confirmed he had been shot. 'Emergency services were called to Trentham Drive following reports multiple offenders had broken into a house and assaulted the two occupants about 1.25am,' a police spokesperson said. 'It is believed the male resident confronted the group before the offenders discharged a firearm at him and assaulted him with weapons. Detectives remained at the scene later on Thursday morning. Picture: NewsWire/ David Crosling The man was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Picture: NewsWire/ David Crosling 'Officers were told the group also threatened a 57-year-old woman with the firearm. 'Investigators believe the incident was targeted.' Police are searching for a white Haval SUV that the group fled in. 'The 60-year-old man sustained serious injuries consistent with a gunshot wound and was transported to hospital,' the spokesperson said. The woman was not physically injured. Police want anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward. Detective Inspector Adam Tilley is expected to provide further details later on Wednesday. Blair Jackson Reporter Blair's journalism career has taken him from Perth, to New Zealand, Queensland and now Melbourne. Blair Jackson
