Full Notification

On Tuesday, May 26, 2015, a family living in a house on 182^nd street in Carson was contacted by a Hispanic couple. This couple told the residents they were interested in purchasing an adjacent house, but wanted to inspect the connecting fence for damage, prior to making the purchase. Not suspecting any foul play, the residents escorted the couple to the backyard. While in their backyard, two additional Hispanic males snuck into the house without their knowledge. One of the residents became suspicious of the situation so he reentered their house and saw the two suspects inside. Believing these men committed a crime, he gave chase but all the suspects managed to escape. Unfortunately, these suspects were able to steal precious jewelry and other personal property.

The vehicle used by these suspects was described as a dark gray 4-door sedan. The car had paper license plates with the word “STAR”.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Carson Sheriff Station and ask for Detective Sather at (310) 830-1123.

This incident, which we're calling a "distraction burglary", is where suspects will use a diversion to get people away from their home. While the victim is away from their home, it allows other suspects to break in and take valuables without being seen. In this case, they were caught red-handed, but most aren't until it's too late. These types of incidents are becoming more prevalent, but by taking a few precautionary measures, you can help us in making this a thing of the past.

THINGS TO LOOK FOR:

Suspicious people knocking on doors to see if anyone is home. 

Unexpected visitors knocking on your door. If you do answer your door, suspicious stories of why they are there (i.e.; looking for someone who does not live there).

Multiple people wandering the neighborhood. This includes women and/or teenagers. 

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO:

Time is a factor. Immediately call Carson Station if you see something you consider suspicious at (310) 830-1123 or 9-1-1.

If you are home during the day, be aware of who is approaching your neighbor's residence or knocking on your door. Let the person know someone is home without opening the door.

Take note of suspect descriptions such as gender, race, clothing, height, weight, age, hair color, eye color, tattoos, etc.

If possible, take note of vehicle descriptions, license plates, and direction of travel.

Or, if you wish to remain anonymous, Call "LA Crime Stoppers" by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.