Over the past week, Manhattan Beach has seen its fair share of criminal activity, according to the latest weekly crime summary released by the Manhattan Beach Police Department (MBPD). The report, published on Thursday, details a total of 795 calls for service, which includes both dispatched requests and officer-initiated contacts. During this period, officers made 13 arrests and took 55 reports.
The MBPD's top crime categories this week have been varied, with assault, robbery, and vandalism each recording an instance each, while theft took the lion's share with 18 reported incidents across multiple areas of the city. In particular, the department highlighted a disturbing event on June 17th where a male subject was found asleep in his vehicle with a firearm visible on his lap after officers made verbal announcements using the police unit's public address system. he was arrested and charged with multiple felonies. Moreover, on June 25th, a female victim reported being punched in the head and robbed by an unknown male suspect; she was later transported to the hospital for minor injuries.
Instances of theft ranged from petty to grand theft, hitting several businesses, including Il Fornaio, Macy's, Alo Yoga, Barnes and Noble, and Sunglass Hut—a stark reminder that crime is indiscriminate, affecting establishments both big and small. For those curious about the specifics, it was noted that a grand theft occurred at the community staple Vons, while a 24 Hour Fitness member returned from a workout to find themselves victim of a petty theft, pointing to the unsettling truth that nowhere, it seems, is immune from such violations.
