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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) Altadena Station is currently investigating an Attempted Home Invasion Robbery in the city of Altadena.

On August 28, 2014, at approximately 10:40 p.m., Altadena Station received a call of a burglary occurring at the 600 block of Figueroa Drive, Altadena. 

When deputies arrived, the victim reported that two male Black adults knocked on her door and asked for “Chris.”  She told them there was no one by the name of “Chris” living there and attempted to close the door.  As the victim started to close the door, the two male Black suspects, forced their way inside the residence.  One suspect was wearing a plastic mask and carrying a handgun. 

As the suspects entered the residence, the victim and her family members hid in various areas of the home. The victim immediately called Altadena Sheriff’s Station. 

It is unknown at this time what items were taken from the residence prior to the suspects fleeing in an unknown direction. The two suspects are still outstanding.    

Both Suspects are described as male Black adults in their 20's.

There is no further information at this time.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Altadena Station Lieutenant Tracy Stewart at (626) 798-1131.  If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

Forwarded by:

Trina Schrader, Deputy

Ryan Rouzan, Deputy

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