The Manhattan Beach Police Department has released its weekly crime summary, revealing a series of incidents that occurred between May 22 and Wednesday. During this period, the department responded to 868 calls for service, which included both dispatched calls and officer-initiated contacts. Out of these engagements, there were 21 arrests made and 47 reports taken.
Among the incidents, the MBPD reported a single assault and one robbery within Patrol Area 3. The notable robbery took place on Tuesday at about 1:10 p.m., when a victim approached the police department lobby to report a violent encounter from the previous night. According to the Manhattan Beach Police Department, the victim was assaulted by three male suspects after exchanging words. The trio proceeded to punch and kick the victim, who had declined medical attention despite sustaining several injuries, and fled with his cellphone and wallet.
The weekly statistics also highlight a concentration of thefts, with 11 incidents cataloged. The thefts varied in nature, ranging from shoplifting to grand theft, and were recorded at various locations such as Target, the Apple Store, Old Navy, REI, and Bella Beach Kids. Notable among the theft locations were multiple reports at the 1200 block of N. Sepulveda Blvd, specifically Target, suggesting an area of focus for potential preventative measures.
