LAPD Topanga Division Arrests Five in Retail Theft Blitz Operation 

December 20, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that the Topanga Division Burglary detectives announce the arrest of multiple theft suspects during a series of blitz operations aimed at stopping retail theft.

In response to rising incidents of theft affecting local retail establishments in and around the Westfield Topanga Mall area, LAPD Topanga area officers conducted a series of blitz operations on impacted retailers. A blitz operation is when law enforcement proactively saturates an area with personnel and resources to address a specific issue and enhance community safety.

On December 17, 2024, a total of three blitz operations were conducted. One retailer operating inside the Westfield Topanga Mall in the 6600 block of Topanga Canyon Boulevard, one retailer in the 21400 block of Victory Boulevard, and one retailer operating in the Fallbrook Mall in the 6600 block of Fallbrook Avenue.

55-year-old Artemus Shydian, Booking No. 6937456, RFC No. K07634

64-year-old Javid Gholami, RFC No. K12436

20-year-old Jacob Beccera, Booking No. 6937445

18-year-old Tanner Talei, RFC No. K07442

54-year-old Diana Aragon, Booking No. 6912815 and RFC No. F51128

Under the Los Angeles County Misdemeanor Bail Schedule, several of the suspects were eligible to be cited and released, others had pending warrants.

Anyone with information about these types of incidents is asked to call LAPD Topanga Burglary Theft Detectives at 818-756-4800. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can 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 “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

Source: Los Angeles Police Department