Man Arrested For Burglaries, Vehicle Break-Ins In Beverly Hills

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – A Long Beach man arrested by Beverly Hills police is suspected in at least a dozen residential burglaries, some at occupied homes, and another 14 vehicle break-ins. Michael Shawn Drew, 50, was arrested about 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department. He's being held on $50,000 bail.

Officers encountered Drew in the area of Sierra Drive and Elevado Avenue and determined he "matched the description of a suspect responsible for both vehicle and residential burglaries in the city," Beverly Hills police Lt. Elisabeth Albanese said.

"Burglary detectives have conducted additional follow-ups and believe that Drew is responsible for at least 12 residential burglaries and 14 vehicle burglaries/thefts," Albanese said. "Several of the residential burglaries were of homes that were occupied when Drew made entry."

Other agencies have also linked Drew to "multiple burglaries and thefts," according to Albanese.

Drew was due to appear on Friday at the Airport Courthouse, according to sheriff's inmate records.

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