Beverly Hills SWAT Called To Peninsula Hotel For False Report

BEVERLY HILLS, CA — A report of a man held at gunpoint at The Peninsula Beverly Hills was found to be baseless, according to Beverly Hills police. The man was not being held against his will and there were no armed suspects inside the hotel, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department. The incident is now being investigated as a Report of a False Emergency.

BHPD responded to a report of an emergency at the hotel located at 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd on Thursday. Shortly after 6:00 a.m., a male called 9-1-1 and told police he was inside a hotel room being held against his will; however, soon after authorities received the call, police lost communication with the alleged victim.

Police responded to the scene and activated Special Weapons and Tactics personnel, crisis negotiators and investigators based on the information provided by the caller, according to BHPD.

Calling in a false emergency is a crime – a misdemeanor or felony depending on the circumstances – and the Beverly Hills Police Department takes these matters seriously, BHPD said. False reporting of emergencies potentially jeopardize public safety, cause unnecessary alarm and misuse police and fire resources, according to BHPD.

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