An early morning home invasion in Los Angeles' Fairfax district left a resident assaulted and two gunmen on the run Saturday, after they forced their way into a home, stole jewelry and cell phones, then took off before officers arrived, police said.
The incident was reported at about 4:32 a.m. in the 800 block of North Detroit Street in central Los Angeles. According to officials, the suspects fled in an unknown vehicle, and no arrests had been announced by Saturday afternoon.
What investigators say
As reported by KTLA, the Los Angeles Police Department described the suspects as two adult males armed with handguns who forced their way into the home and assaulted the resident. Investigators told KTLA the intruders grabbed jewelry along with several cell phones before leaving the scene.
Police seek tips
The Los Angeles Police Department is urging anyone with information to contact officers, per the Los Angeles Police Department. For emergencies, callers should dial 911. For non-emergencies, the LAPD's public line is 1-877-ASK-LAPD.
Neighborhood context
Fairfax has seen violent break-ins in past years, and those incidents have pushed police to focus more resources on high-profile robberies and follow-home schemes. The Los Angeles Times reported on a widely shared 2021 Fairfax home invasion that helped spur department initiatives aimed at curbing similar crimes.
Legal note
No arrests had been announced as of Saturday afternoon, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Detectives say the investigation is ongoing and encouraged residents with any information to contact the department, per LAPD.
