Daytime Burglary in West Hills Raises Alarming Questions About Criminal Tactics

A bold daytime burglary in West Hills has residents shaken as LAPD continues the search for a well-coordinated crew behind the incident.

The burglary occurred Thursday morning, and according to neighbors, the thieves had cased the home in advance using hidden surveillance equipment. One vigilant neighbor recounted witnessing unusual activity the night before the crime.

"I saw just some suspicious activity, like a car pulled up and two people hopped out," he reported. "They were going into the bush across from my house, putting something in it."

The next day, that same white Kia returned around 11 a.m. The suspects, described as four to five masked individuals, quickly exited a home carrying bags and what appeared to be the same hidden camera planted the night before. They sped away before authorities could respond.

Neighbors are no strangers to these unsettling crimes. Resident Eran Chen, who had recently experienced a break-in at his own home, voiced his growing frustration. "I'm angry it happened," Chen stated. "They don't do anything about it."

Chen mentioned that during his burglary, suspects shattered his windows and stole cash, leaving him feeling vulnerable and unsupported.

What makes this incident particularly troubling is the level of planning and surveillance involved. Authorities have confirmed that hidden cameras have been used in other Southern California burglaries, including cases in Temecula and Chino Hills, signaling a concerning trend in criminal tactics.

As of now, LAPD has not made any arrests, and the community is left on edge, grappling with how to protect themselves as these incidents become more frequent—and more sophisticated.

Source: CBS News