Vehicle Vandal Averts Arrest 

December 5, 2023 - Los Angeles Police Department officials report that the Department’s Olympic Division Auto Detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect wanted for the damage of approximately 30 vehicles.

On December 4, 2023, between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., the suspect, armed with a yellow crowbar, smashed the bodies and windows of vehicles parked in the area encompassed by 4th Street to 7th Street and Westmoreland Boulevard to Virgil Avenue.

The suspect is described as a male, Black, wearing a “Dallas” sweatshirt, black pants, black slippers and carrying a neon green bag. The suspect is known to be hostile toward bystanders.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

Anyone who witnessed these acts of vandalism, or who has additional information is asked to contact LAPD Olympic Area Auto Detectives at (213) 382-9370. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P-3 Tips” mobile application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

Source: Los Angeles Police Department