The Manhattan Beach Police Department has released its weekly crime summary, highlighting local law enforcement activity from February 20 to February 26, 2025. According to the report, officers responded to 707 calls for service, which included 41 crime reports taken and 10 arrests. Traffic incidents were also a concern, with 17 collisions occurring during the week.
For those living or frequenting Manhattan Beach areas, it's worth noting the main types of crimes reported. The weekly rundown showed 7 instances of theft, two assaults, and a pair of robberies among the top crime categories. Auto theft, business burglary, vehicle burglary, and vandalism were also on the list. The report, which was published yesterday, can be viewed on the city's official website.
Meanwhile, significant events mentioned in the summary include an Estes robbery at Macy's on Sepulveda Boulevard, where on February 24, a suspect used pliers to remove security sensors before being confronted by loss prevention. After a physical altercation, the suspect fled in a minivan but was subsequently apprehended by the MBPD. "The suspect entered a minivan and drove away. MBPD officers quickly found the vehicle, and after a positive identification from the loss prevention officers, the suspect was arrested and transported to the MBPD jail for booking," the report details.
Another noteworthy incident involved a stolen vehicle on Rosecrans Boulevard outside a 24 Hour Fitness. The victim's purse, left in an unlocked locker while working out, led to subsequent fraudulent credit card charges and the theft of their car, which was later recovered. The vehicle's recovery also uncovered drug paraphernalia inside. "Officers continued their
investigation and recovered drug paraphernalia from the victim’s vehicle. The evidence was collected and submitted to be processed for DNA," the police document stated.
Education on crime definitions is also a part of the MBPD's public service, emphasizing the distinctions among robbery, burglary, and Estes robbery. A robbery is "the unlawful taking of property from another person, using force, fear, or threats of violence," as opposed to a burglary, which entails entering a building unlawfully with criminal intent. An Estes robbery, on the other hand, is when a shoplifting offense turns violent as the perpetrator attempts to escape. With these distinctions in mind, residents can better understand the nature of crimes reported in their community.
