Culver City Police Blotter: Vandalism, Burglary and Theft

Here’s a recap of crimes from July 30 through Aug. 5 as reported to the Culver City Police Department.

Residential Burglary

On July 31 at 9:56 a.m. officers responded to the 5200 block of Purdue Ave. regarding a burglary investigation. The officers met with the victim who told them she left her residence locked and secured at 8:25 a.m.  Her daughter’s boyfriend returned at 9:25 a.m. and discovered the rear sliding door open and the residence had been ransacked.

Vandalism

On July 31 at 9:40 p.m. a victim called the police department to report her 2003 Ford had been vandalized. The victim said she parked and locked her car in the 6400 block of Warner Dr. at 8 p.m. When she returned at 9:30 p.m. she discovered her front passenger window had been smashed out.

Residential Burglary

On Aug. 3 at 5:48 p.m. officers responded to the 4300 block of Keystone Ave. regarding a burglary investigation. The officers met with the victim who told them she closed her garage door at 10 a.m. and when she returned a few hours later discovered the side door open and when she checked the interior noticed her daughter’s bicycle missing.

Theft

On Aug. 3 at 8:50 p.m. a victim called the police department to report a theft from her business. The reporting party said a customer came into the business located in the 3800 block of Overland Ave. and requested to look at an item for purchase. The r/p retrieved the item and brought it back to the counter. The suspect said it was not the right item. The r/p went back to get the correct item. When the r/p returned she discovered the suspect had taken the item and fled the location.

Stolen Vehicle

On Aug. 5 at 7:30 p.m. officers responded to the 6300 block of Green Valley Circle regarding a stolen vehicle investigation. The officers met with the victim told them her husband had parked and locked his 2007 Yamaha motorcycle on Aug. 1 at 9 p.m. When he returned on Aug. 5 at 7:30 a.m. his motorcycle was missing.