A sequence of “scorching prowl” dwelling burglaries in Silver Lake and East Hollywood has continued to unfold, with police saying the break-ins have gotten extra sexual in nature.
After a string of dwelling invasions early Saturday morning — together with one through which a girl was attacked in her bed room and sexually assaulted — authorities say the identical suspect broke into one other close by dwelling Tuesday and rifled by a girl’s underwear.
Los Angeles police detectives imagine the break-ins are linked and the suspect is a sexual predator, based on regulation enforcement sources acquainted with the case however not licensed to talk publicly.
Tuesday’s incident comes on the heels of a string of weekend burglaries police described as “scorching prowl” — which means the house invasions befell whereas the residents had been inside.
At the least three break-ins had been reported between 3 and 10 a.m. Saturday — all inside shut proximity. One occurred within the 1100 block of Sanborn Avenue, one within the 1200 block of Manzanita, and the third within the 4600 block of Prospect Avenue. The most recent incident occurred within the 1100 block of New Hampshire Avenue.
Throughout one of many weekend burglaries, a girl was attacked within the bed room of the house the place she slept, stated LAPD Officer Lillian Carranza.
The incidents prompted a warning from the LAPD: “Residents are inspired to activate all exterior lighting, lock all home windows and doorways, and concentrate on any suspicious individuals or autos.”
Police have described the suspect as a person age 20 to 35, roughly 5 ft 10, with a skinny construct. He was final seen sporting darkish athletic pants, black athletic footwear with a white brand, a darkish sweatshirt or windbreaker, and a darkish hat.
Anybody with info is requested to name Det. Theodore Bridges at (323) 561-3465 or (877) 527-3247. These wishing to stay nameless can name (800) 222-8477 or go browsing to lacrimestoppers.org.
