Other Victims Sought After Burglar Caught Red-Handed In WeHo: Deputies

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA — Deputies are searching for more potential burglary victims after a man was arrested in connection to two West Hollywood incidents committed early Friday morning, according to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.

The first incident occurred Jan. 12 just after midnight on the 9000 block of Rangely Avenue on the West Hollywood-Beverly Hills border. As the suspect followed a woman into her apartment, she feared he was attempting to enter her home. A struggle ensued and the woman was able to break free and find safety in her neighbor's apartment, deputies said.

About two hours later the suspect struck again on the same block. He removed a kitchen window and entered a woman's home. The woman screamed as he entered as the man continued into her home, where he threatened her. The woman fled her apartment, deputies said.

Hardy Arriaza, 41, was arrested at the woman's home in connection to the incidents, deputies said.

Anyone with information about these incidents or similar ones is asked to contact Detective Zeff at 310-358-4033 or bgzeff@lasd.org.