LAPD Hunts Burglary Suspects After Valley Break-ins

0:00It's April 22nd, California news today starts now. AI powered and ready. I'm Cory with the story. LAPD officers are on the hunt for two burglary suspects after a pair of break-ins hit the Westwood and Sherman Oaks areas early this morning. Just after midnight, thieves hit a home in the 700 block of West Home Avenue, grabbing jewelry and designer handbags before bolting. About one hour later, two more suspects tried their luck, nine miles away in Sherman Oaks. A neighbor caught a glimpse of the Westwood crew. Two guys in dark clothes sprinting off, yelling, go, go, go, and jumping into a white sedan. They even ditched a Louis Vuitton tote bag right outside the house. In Sherman Oaks, the pair in black hoodies couldn't get in and fled empty-handed. Locals are shaken, but relieved, no one got hurt. That same neighbor checked on the victims after cops showed up, saying the big win was zero physical harm. These hits come amid a wave of burglary stretching across the San Fernando Valley, from Silmar to Tuluka Lake.

1:01Mayor Karen Bass and police chief Jim McDonald held a news conference Monday announcing extra patrols from the elite metropolitan division in the hardest hit spots. They're leaning on advanced tech and shared intel to spot patterns and chase down these crews. Overall, LAPD reports property crimes are trending down, but they're staying vigilant to keep that momentum going in the valley.