Crime & Safety

Chatsworth Burglar Makes Off With Gun And Jewelry

Detectives hope someone will recognize the burglar from security footage.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the burglar got in through an open sliding glass door Friday evening just before 6 p.m. in the 11400 block of Poema Place​.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the burglar got in through an open sliding glass door Friday evening just before 6 p.m. in the 11400 block of Poema Place​. (Los Angeles Sheriff's Department)

CHATSWORTH, CA — Detectives are looking for a burglar who broke into a Chatsworth apartment over the weekend and stole a firearm and ammunition among other items.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the burglar got in through an open sliding glass door Friday evening just before 6 p.m. in the 11400 block of Poema Place.

"A Suspect entered an apartment through an open sliding glass door leading to the victim’s bedroom and stole perfumes, jewelry, and a firearm, along with its bag and magazines,"the sheriff's department announced in a written statement. "The suspect then exited through the same sliding glass door without entering any other rooms in the apartment."

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Police released a security camera image of the man in hopes that someone will recognize him.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the LASD Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station Detective Bureau at 818- 878-1808 or send an anonymous tips at 800- 222-8477 .

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