Full Notification

Press Release
 
Contacts:  Detective Sergeant Matt Sabosky (310) 802-5123
                   Sergeant Tim Zins, PIO, (310) 802-5186                              
Date of Incident:  October 21, 2018
 
Subject:  Wanted Person – Alisha Tapia
 
Location: 100 block of 32^nd Place Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266
           
On Sunday, October 21, 2018 at approximately 1:53 pm, MBPD officers responded to a call of an attempted residential burglary in the 100 block of 32^nd Place in Manhattan Beach.   The reporting party stated a female suspect attempted to burglarize a home under construction.  The female was described as wearing a white painter’s suit and ventilator mask to disguise her identity.  The residence was occupied at the time of the burglary and drew the attention of the homeowner. The homeowner chased the suspect who fled the area.  Prior to fleeing, the homeowner was able to take a photo of the suspect.   
 
MBPD detectives investigated this incident and have identified 29 year-old Alisha Tapia as the suspect.  On October 24, 2018, a $1,115,000 warrant was issued for Tapia’s arrest for attempted burglary, vandalism, and possession of burglary tools.  
 
MBPD detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating Alisha Tapia.  Please call the Manhattan Beach Police Department if you have information at (310) 802-5140 or Detective Sergeant Matt Sabosky at (310) 802-5123. 
 
Alisha Tapia
DOB: 08/09/1989
Description: female, Hispanic, brown hair, brown eyes, 5’4” tall, approximately 155 pounds
LKA:   1912 Poinsettia Street, Long Beach, CA, 90805