A String of Encino Home Burglaries: A Community Under Siege

Police Surround Home in Encino After Burglary

In recent weeks, a quiet neighborhood in Encino has found itself at the center of a wave of unsettling criminal activity. The latest incident occurred around 9 p.m. on a Sunday, when burglars targeted an empty home near Moorpark Street and Hayvenhurst Avenue. This break-in is part of a troubling trend that has left residents feeling vulnerable and uncertain.

The burglars gained access to the home by smashing a sliding glass door and made their way inside, quickly grabbing valuables. Fortunately, they made a critical mistake as they fled the scene—they dropped a purse filled with jewelry they had stolen. The police recovered the purse in a nearby park and returned it to the rightful owner, but the incident still left a sense of unease in the community.

This burglary is just one in a series that has plagued the neighborhood, with at least a dozen homes targeted within a one-mile radius. Alarmingly, one home was hit twice in less than a week. Despite increased police presence and meetings with local authorities, residents remain on edge. Many of the homes targeted belong to well-known figures, including celebrities, doctors, and dentists, adding to the mystery of why this particular area is being singled out.

Adding to the neighborhood's woes, the Ping Pong Chinese restaurant on Ventura Boulevard was also broken into just hours later. The burglars shattered the glass entrance, leaving behind a mess for the owners to clean up. While the details of what was taken are unclear, this incident highlights that both residential and commercial properties are under threat.

As the community grapples with these crimes, the lack of suspect descriptions and the sheer number of incidents have left many wondering when the next break-in will occur. For now, residents are urged to remain vigilant, secure their homes, and report any suspicious activity to the police.

While the motives and identities of the burglars remain unknown, the Encino community continues to stand together, hoping for a swift resolution to this unsettling chapter in their lives.

Source: Fox LA