The Manhattan Beach Police Department released its weekly crime summary, detailing the incidents that occurred between May 29 and last Wednesday. According to the report published on their official website, the department responded to 728 calls for service, which included dispatched calls and officer-initiated contacts.
In their summary, the MBPD confirmed a total of 15 arrests made during the one-week span, alongside 43 reports taken. Traffic incidents were notably present, where the MBPD documented 14 traffic collisions. As for the prime crime categories, the department reported zero assaults, auto thefts, business burglaries, robberies, and vehicle burglaries. The MBPD recorded, though, 11 theft incidents and notably, a single residential burglary occurred within Patrol Area 4.
An organized retail theft operation conducted at 1200 N. Sepulveda Boulevard (Target) saw three suspects apprehended, stemming from a cooperative effort between Manhattan Beach Police, El Segundo Police, and Redondo Beach Police Departments. Highlighted in the department's narrative, a high-speed car chase on May 31 led to the arrest of a suspect for evasion and other charges. The driver, defying initial attempts to be stopped, was brought to a halt after engaging the police in a pursuit, as detailed in the weekly summary.
A burglary reported on Monday caught the department's attention, involving stolen copper wire, low-voltage wiring, and tools from a construction site. According to the summary, they were locked and secured on May 31 and discovered missing upon workers' return to the site. With the help of a witness statement, police are on the lookout for a male in dark clothing and a baseball cap, seen leaving the site in a black pickup truck near the time of the incident. Furthermore, the MBPD used the opportunity to remind residents, by the means of their weekly briefing, to contact the non-emergency line for any suspicious activities and 911 for emergencies.
Thefts detailed in the report varied from shoplifting to grand theft, with numerous incidents taking place at a local Target and other businesses along Sepulveda Boulevard. To help combat residential burglaries, the MBPD advises investing in robust home security measures, including monitored alarm systems, security cameras, and motion-activated lights. Doubling down on the importance of vigilance, they suggest participating in neighborhood watch programs and refraining from broadcasting travel plans on social platforms, which can signal homes as being unoccupied.
For those living near the notable events, or anyone with potential video evidence, the department encourages contacting Detective Ajdukovic at 310-802-5133 to assist with the ongoing investigations.
