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Suspect caught in San Fernando Valley tied to rash of break-ins, South American theft ring, police say

LA Times · May 8, 2026, 3:14 PM

Key takeaways

  • A serial burglar suspect was arrested in Beverlywood and connected to about 25 other burglaries in Los Angeles, according to police.
  • On Monday, the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a report of a burglary in the 1500 block of Rexford Drive, according to a police department news release.
  • The resident locked himself in the bathroom and called 911, according to police.

LAPD officers responded to a report of a home invasion in the 1500 block of Rexford Drive late Monday night, May 4, 2026. The incident began shortly before midnight when a suspect allegedly entered a residence while a family was hiding upstairs. A female resident hid in the bathroom with her children while the suspect was reportedly located in a bedroom. (Key News) By Summer Lin Staff Writer Follow May 8, 2026 8:14 AM PT 1 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.

A serial burglar suspect was arrested in Beverlywood and connected to about 25 other burglaries in Los Angeles, according to police.

On Monday, the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a report of a burglary in the 1500 block of Rexford Drive, according to a police department news release. The resident heard a loud bang on his glass sliding door and saw on his security camera that a man had entered his home.

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