Police Blotter: A Lifted Laptop and Bungled Burglary

Keep on reading for a recap of crimes, as told to the Culver City Police Department.

A case of vandalism

On Sept. 6 at 1:30 p.m., a victim came to the police department to report his car had been vandalized. The victim said he parked his 2006 Lexus in the 4400 block of Sepulveda Boulevard at 9:30 a.m. and when he returned at 1:30 p.m., he discovered his vehicle’s doors had been vandalized.

A shattered Kia window

On Sept. 6 at 8 p.m., a victim called the police department to report her 2006 Kia had been burglarized. The victim said she parked and locked her car in the 9300 block of Jefferson Boulevard at 6:30 p.m. She returned at 7:40 p.m. and discovered the driver's side window was shattered and her property missing.

Ready to hit and run

On Sept. 8 at 1:50 a.m., officers went  to the 4000 block of Sepulveda Boulevard regarding a hit and run investigation. The officers met with the victim, who told them that she parked her car at work and was about to leave when she heard the sound of a collision. The victim observed a green vehicle driving away at a high rate of speed. She then noticed that her car had damage from being hit.

Toyota no more

On Sept. 8 at 4 p.m., a victim called the police department to report his 1991 Toyota was missing. The victim said he parked and locked his car in the 5600 block of Sepulveda Boulevard at 8 a.m. He returned at 3:45 p.m. and discovered his car missing.

A lifted laptop

On Sept. 8 at 11:35 p.m., officers went to the 10700 block of Washington Boulevard regarding a robbery investigation. The officers met with the victim, who told them that he was sitting at a table when the suspect described as a black male, approximately 25 years old, 5”10, with a medium build ran up to him and grabbed his laptop. The victim held on to the laptop, but the suspect forced him to let go. He then fled on foot out of the area.

A bungled burglary?

On Sept. 12 at 10 p.m., officers went to the 4000 block of Minerva Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. The officer met with the victim, who told them that he left the residence at 6:50 a.m. When his roommate returned at 9 p.m., he noticed a window opened and the screen removed. The roommates checked the home and did not notice anything missing. They were sure the windows were locked when they left.