Significant Arrest made in Westchester, of Burglary from Motor Vehicle suspects 
Westchester community has been plagued with a series of BTFVs (Burglary Theft from Vehicle). YTD there has been approximately thirty reported incidents. It has been the focus and goal of the LAPD-Pacific Division to combat this problem.
On 3/09/11 at 1:00 AM, Patrol units responded to a radio call of BTFV suspects in the area of 83rd Street and Westlawn Ave. Witnesses described the suspects as driving a Green Honda and breaking into cars.
Armed with this information, LAPD-Air Support (Air-8) responded to the area and observed a compact Green Honda travelling at a low rate of speed, stopping as they passed several cars.
Officers responded to the area where two male suspects were detained for a BTFV investigation.
Officers recovered large amounts of tools, cell phones, GPS units and misc electronics from the suspects’ vehicle.
Investigators have linked several recent auto crimes to this arrest.
If you are a victim of a BTFV, please contact Pacific Auto Detectives
310-482-6350. Investigators are asking the public to come in and identify possible property that may have been taken.
Address/Location
LAPD - Pacific Area
12312 Culver Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1