LAPD Arrests Over 100 For Burglary-Related Offenses In Last Month

LOS ANGELES, CA — Mayor Karen Bass and police officials Tuesday announced more than 100 burglary-related arrests over the last 30 days, including several tied to alleged organized thieves targeting homes and businesses across the city.

During a news conference Tuesday morning at the Los Angeles Police Department's Olympic Community Police Station, Bass said among those arrested was a suspect with connections to a South American crime group that has allegedly conducted more than 25 residential burglaries, including 14 in the San Fernando Valley.

Another suspect was allegedly connected with more than 30 crimes, Bass added.

"We are acting strategically and aggressively to stop organized burglary crews from targeting Angelenos," Bass said in a statement. "These efforts require resources, manpower and officers on the ground — and that is why I will continue fighting to hire more LAPD officers to keep Angelenos safe."

Bass also said residential and commercial burglaries in the city have decreased by 30% in 2026 compared to last year, despite a string of home break- ins in the San Fernando Valley in recent weeks that prompted the mayor to direct LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell to increase patrols in the area.

LAPD Deputy Chief Gerald Woodyard joined Bass for the announcement, adding that the decrease in burglaries reflects "the effectiveness of our proactive enforcement and prevention strategies."

"While these reductions are encouraging, the Los Angeles Police Department remains committed to aggressive enforcement, strategic deployment and strong community partnerships to continue driving burglary numbers down and protecting all neighborhoods across the city," Woodyard said in a statement.

In addition to the increased patrols, LAPD officials enacted other measures to address burglaries through the use of mobile license plate readers and air support for patrols.

City News Service