Police and merchants discussed what they consider a homelessness problem in Westwood during a Business Watch meeting at Jerry’s Famous Deli Wednesday. Acting Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore of the West Los Angeles Police Department said homeless people come to Westwood to make money to buy alcohol. “If we make it so they can’t buy […]
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Village robberies spur security concern
With Westwood jewelry stores falling victim to recent crimes, concerns about safety in the Village have arisen among local business owners. According to university police crime logs, Michael K. Jewelers on Broxton Avenue was robbed on June 9. Police reports also state that the suspect was last seen at an alley east of Gayley Avenue […]
Man coaxed off Chabad House roof after threatening to commit suicide
A man attempting suicide by jumping off the roof of Chabad House early Monday morning was successfully coaxed down thanks to a group effort by local law enforcement. Los Angeles Police Department Sergeant Christian Hansen said the individual called his mother in San Francisco once he was already on top of the Chabad House at […]
Alleged thieves arrested on Hill
The arrest of two alleged trespassers at De Neve Plaza last week may lead to the resolution of multiple laptop burglaries on the Hill. Mike Yi, 19, and Daniel Dongha Shin, 22, were arrested when patrol officers noticed one of them breaking into the Dogwood and Cedar buildings early in the morning on May 8. […]