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Torrance Police Department
Wednesday April 2nd, 2014 :: 02:43 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Three “Cat” Burglaries reported to Torrance Police Department within the past two weeks.

The Torrance Police Department has had three “Cat” burglaries within the last couple weeks.  The suspect(s) are entering though open doors and windows while residents are sleeping. 

 

On March 21, 2014, in the 22900 block of Anza Avenue, at approximately 2:30 a.m., a male entered the residence through an unlocked window.  A resident who was sleeping woke up and screamed, and the male fled the location.  The suspect was described as 5’8” tall, husky build, wearing dark clothing and he was possibly driving a white SUV. 

 

On March 27, 2014 in the 21800 block of Linda Drive, at approximately 3:30 a.m., a male entered the residence through an unlocked front door.  The suspect was confronted by the home owner and fled the location.  The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, in his late teens or early twenties, 5’5” tall and was wearing red clothing.  The suspect removed small electronics from the residence.

 

On March 30, 2014 in the 4800 of Via El Sereno, at approximately 12:00 a.m., a suspect entered the residence through an unlocked door.  The resident did not see anyone in the home.  The suspect removed a laptop.

 

It is unknown if the suspect(s) involved in these crimes are one in the same or they involve different suspects. 

 

The Torrance Police Department is advising residents to lock your windows and doors before going to bed.  If you see anything suspicious please call the Torrance Police Department. 

 

If you have any information please contact the Torrance Police Department at 310-328-3456.   

 

 

 

“See Something, Say Something”

Emergency 9-1-1

Non-Emergency: 310-328-3456

 

 

 

Forwarded By:

Torrance Police Department –

Community Affairs Division

310-618-6391 or 310-618-6392

www.Police.TorranceCA.Gov

www.YouTube.com/TPDCommAffairs

www.Facebook.com/TorrancePD

www.Twitter.com/TorrancePD

Mark Matsuda

Interim Chief of Police

Torrance Police Department

 

 

 

Address/Location
Torrance Police Department
3300 Civic Center Dr
Torrance, CA 90503

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 310-328-3456

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