Burglars slipped into a Woodland Hills home in broad daylight Wednesday and made off with an estimated $100,000 in loot, according to neighbors and police. The house, which was under construction near Valley Circle and Burbank boulevards, was discovered ransacked around noon, and investigators say the thieves took a safe, jewelry and DJ equipment. As of Thursday, no arrests had been reported.
Police Probing Midday Break-In
According to NBC Los Angeles, the homeowner arrived around 12 p.m. to find the break-in and told officers the burglars had gotten in through a back glass door. LAPD officers canvassed the neighborhood while detectives processed the scene and collected evidence, the outlet reported. Investigators have not released any suspect descriptions.
Break-In Tied To Wider Valley Burglary Wave
The Woodland Hills hit comes amid a broader surge of residential burglaries across the San Fernando Valley that triggered extra patrols and a multi‑agency crackdown earlier this spring, according to the Los Angeles Times. Officials have described many of the recent break‑ins as brazen and organized, and prosecutors say several suspects were arrested in May as part of operations targeting burglary crews. Mayor Karen Bass ordered increased LAPD patrols along known hot spots such as Ventura Boulevard, the Times reported.
Neighborhood No Stranger To Six-Figure Losses
This is not the first time the area has seen a six‑figure haul. A jewelry shop on Ventura Boulevard lost roughly $100,000 after burglars went in through the roof in February, per $100,000 rooftop raid. That incident and others have pushed residents and business owners to rethink security systems and insurance coverage. Police say thieves often zero in on valuables that are easy to grab and carry during quick, targeted hits.
How To Help Investigators And Protect Your Home
Anyone with information about the Woodland Hills burglary is asked to contact the LAPD Topanga Division detective desk at 818‑756‑4820 or the department’s non‑emergency line at 1‑877‑ASK‑LAPD, according to the LAPD. Homeowners who are renovating or storing gear are urged to secure high‑value items, record serial numbers and consider off‑site storage while construction is underway. Neighbors are encouraged to report suspicious vehicles or activity right away so detectives can piece together potential escape routes.
