Woman Arrested In Connection With Looting In Santa Monica

SANTA MONICA, CA — A Los Angeles woman was arrested Thursday on suspicion of burglary, grand theft, and burglary during a state of emergency, police said.

Detectives served a search warrant Thursday for Amanda Toyono Van Duyse, police said in a news release. Van Duyse was held at $100,000 bail.

"The Santa Monica Police Department has dedicated many resources to bringing to justice those involved in the crimes committed in our community on May 31," police said.

"Today, the Santa Monica Police Department served a search warrant in the City of Los Angeles and located thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise stolen from Santa Monica businesses."

“We are dedicated to bringing those responsible for the crimes committed on May 31 to justice and are working in collaboration with our partner agencies, to locate, arrest and prosecute those who committed acts of violence and theft in our community,” Santa Monica Police Chief Cynthia Renaud said.

Anyone with any information about any crimes committed in the city Santa Monica on May 31 is asked to share that information by calling 310-458-8451 or by emailing crimetips@smgov.net.

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