Witness startled by suspects in N. Plymouth home during burglary

Olympic Division

When asked about crime in the area, Senior Lead Officer Joseph Pelayo said that residential burglaries are a crime trend that is plaguing the Larchmont Village area. He encourages residents to remain vigilant and to report all suspicious persons and activity to 911.

BURGLARIES: Two suspects jumped a fence at a home on the 400 block of

North Plymouth Boulevard on March 6 around 10:15 p.m. They kicked open the rear glass door and ransacked several rooms. They left the home with property and got in a getaway car driven by a third suspect.

A 72-year-old woman was asleep in her home when a male intruder entered through an unlocked front door on the 600 block of South Gramercy Place between 10 p.m. on March 6 and just after midnight on March 7. The suspect stole credit cards, her purse and her wallet.

Two suspects entered a home through an unlocked back door on the 500 block of North Plymouth Boulevard at 1:15 p.m. on March 8. The two men wandered around the home until they ran into a witness, who screamed. The two fled through the front door and left the area in a vehicle driven by a third suspect.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT:

A suspect observed his neighbor in a verbal dispute with another neighbor and got involved with the dispute. The suspect then brandished a firearm at the victim, who walked away. This occurred on March 10 at 12:30 p.m. on the 5100 block of Raleigh Street.

BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE: A catalytic converter was stolen from a grey Toyota Prius parked on the 500 block of South St. Andrews Place between midnight and 3 a.m. on March 10.

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AGGRAVATED ASSAULT: A woman was at Beverly Boulevard and La Brea Avenue when a man called her a racial slur and pepper sprayed her at 6:30 p.m. on March 7.

BURGLARIES: A suspect entered a home on the 500 block of South Lucerne Bou-

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A Black female suspect entered a victim’s home through an unlocked door on March 4 around 6:30 a.m. on the 300 block of North Sycamore Avenue. The suspect took the victim’s property to the garage of the multi-dwelling complex. The victim saw the suspect, who then fled with the victim’s purse.

A suspect entered a home through the second story patio door on the 300 block of South Plymouth Boulevard on March 10 between 10 a.m. and noon. The suspect ransacked the home and fled the location with money and a safe.

GRAND THEFTS AUTO: There was a rash of auto thefts in the area. The evening of March 5 to 6, a Honda Civic was stolen from Rosewood Avenue and Lucerne Boulevard. Between March 7 and

Accused assailant in Plymouth attack awaits evaluation

Ever Martinez, charged with attacking a 72-year-old woman twice in the same morning near Eighth Street and Plymouth Boulevard, is awaiting an evaluation of his competency to stand trial, said Los Angeles County Public Defenders Office division chief Michael Suzuki.

Martinez was arraigned and had a preliminary hearing following the incident in December. The proceedings are on hold. His case was sent to the Mental Health Court on Jan. 4 to evaluate his competency to stand trial.

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8, another Honda Civic was stolen from the 100 block of South Sycamore Avenue. On March 8 to 9, a Chevy Suburban was stolen from the 100 block of South Las Palmas Avenue. On the evening of March 10 to 11, an Audi was taken from the 5000 block of West Fourth Street.

A Hyundai was stolen from the 100 block of North Detroit Street at 3 a.m. on March 8. Luckily, the vehicle was recovered, but the victim noticed property was stolen from the trunk of the car.

BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE: A catalytic converter was taken from a white Toyota Prius on the 400 block of North Sycamore Avenue between 4 p.m. on March 1 and 9:30 p.m. on March 2.

THEFTS: Packages were taken from a porch on the 500 block of North Mansfield Avenue between 7:30 p.m. on March 3 and 1 p.m. on March 4.

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Burglar on Irving retains attorney

Three burglars broke into a home on the 300 block of South Irving Boulevard Thanksgiving Day. One of the suspects, Anthonee Banks, was apprehended by LAPD. Banks is currently out on bail and has retained a private attorney, Austin Dove, to defend him against the pending criminal charge of burglary with the intent to commit a felony. Banks pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in December and is awaiting trial, scheduled for March 30. The Chronicle reached out to defense attorney Dove several times for comment but has not heard back. The other two burglars are still at large.