The latest updates on crimes as reported by the Burbank Police Department
(Warning: Some of the items listed below can be graphic in nature)
Caught in the Act, Burglars Flee the Scene
On October 28, at 9 a.m. a woman walked into the backyard of her home in the 1700 block of N. Ontario St., and saw a man in the yard. He was attempting to take her son’s bicycle out of a storage shed. A second man was standing in the alley acting as a lookout. The woman yelled at the suspects, and they ran away. The suspect in the yard is described as a White male in his mid-20’s, 5’9”, 165 lbs., unshaven, with sandy blonde hair, wearing a hooded sweatshirt. His accomplice is described as a Black male, early 20’s, wearing a hooded sweatshirt.
Business Burglaries
303 S. Glenoaks Blvd.
October 28, between 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Entry: Attempted to force a door, breaking the door frame
Loss: No loss, attempt only.
Residential Burglaries
1500 block N. Avon St.
October 27, at 11 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. October 28
Entry: Garage window
Loss: BMX Fuse 3 bicycle valued at $600.
400 block E. Palm Ave.
October 31, between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Entry: Unknown
Loss: Laptop computer valued at $1,200, iPod valued at $200, and currency.
Vehicle Thefts/Burglaries
1400 block W. Verdugo Ave.
October 29, at 3 p.m.
Vehicle: 1993 Saab
Loss: Sunglasses valued at $250, and keys.
1000 block E. Harvard Rd.
October 30, at 8 p.m. to 12 noon on October 31
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Corolla
Loss: Tire and rim valued at $32.84.
Tailgate thefts
None reported at this time
Stolen Vehicles
100 block N. Rose St.
October 26, at 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. October 29
Vehicle: 2002 Honda Accord
500 block E. Birmingham Rd.
October 29, between 6:45 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Vehicle: 2000 Honda Accord
300 block N. Lima St.
October 29, at 8:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. October 30
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Accord
1100 block N. Lamer St.
October 29, at 4 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. October 30
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Express Van
100 block E. Verdugo Ave.
October 10, at 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 31
Vehicle: 1994 Ford Thunderbird
Bicycle / Scooter Thefts
300 block N. Screenland Dr.
October 23, at 8 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. October 25
Loss: Bicycle valued at $570.
300 block N. Screenland Dr.
September 30, at 12 noon to 9 p.m. October 24
Loss: Iron Horse mountain bike valued at $450.
Residential Burglaries
600 block E. Irving Dr.
October 25, between 11 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Entry: Forced /pried rear door
Loss: Jewelry
700 block E. Magnolia Blvd.
October 27, at 8:15 a.m.
Entry: Possible open bathroom window
Loss: Jewelry valued at $36,000, camcorder valued at $1,000, and laptop computer valued at $2,800.
Vehicle Thefts/Burglaries
101 E. Orange Grove Ave.
October 24, at 10:30 p.m.
Vehicle: 2007 Honda Civic
Loss: Bumper valued at $600, and CD/DVD player valued at $500.
600 block N. Sixth St.
October 25, at 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. October 26
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 850
Entry: Pried driver’s side window and door
Loss: Laptop computer valued at $1,400, and two laptop bags valued at $100.
900 Empire Ave.
October 27, between 7:45 and 9:50 p.m.
Vehicle: 2005 Chrysler 300
Entry: Pried door, damaged door lock
Loss: Attempt only.
1900 block Empire Ave.
October 27, between 8 p.m. and 10:40 p.m.
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Sequoia
Entry: Pried damaged door handle
Loss: Attempt only.
Catalytic Converter Thefts
700 block N. Avon St.
September 26, at 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. October 26
Vehicle: 1991 Toyota
Stolen Vehicles
300 block E. Santa Anita Ave.
October 23, at 11 p.m. to 10 a.m. October 25
Vehicle: 2007 Audi A4
2800 block W. Empire Ave.
October 23, between noon and 5 p.m.
Vehicle: 1990 Acura Integra
Bicycle / Scooter Thefts
300 block N. Screenland Dr.
October 23, at 8 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. October 25
Loss: Bicycle valued at $570
300 block N. Screenland Dr.
October 24, at noon to 6:45 a.m. October 25
Loss: Schwinn bicycle valued at $400.
1920 W. Clark Ave. (John Burroughs High School)
October 26, between 7:50 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Loss: Cannon bicycle valued at $2,000.
500 block S. Parish Pl.
October 26, at 10:40 p.m. to 7:50 a.m.
Loss: Bicycle valued at $100.
Vehicle Thefts/Burglaries
500 block S. Parish Pl.
October 17, at 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. October 18
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado
Loss: Miscellaneous tools valued at $2,800.
300 block N. Victory Blvd.
October 18, between 4:25 and 5:40 p.m.
Vehicle: 2011 Infinity M30
Entry: Smashed passenger window
Loss: Gucci purse and contents valued at $1,100.
2000 block N. Valley St.
October 18, at 9:45 p.m. to 7:40 a.m. October 19
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge Magnum
Entry: Unlocked door
Loss: No loss, attempt only.
900 block N. Pass Ave.
October 19, between 12:01 and 9:15 a.m.
Vehicle: 1996 Chrysler
Loss: Unknown at this time.
900 block N. Pass Ave.
October 19, between 12:05 and 7:45 a.m.
Vehicle: 2006 Ford truck
Loss: None at this time.
800 block N. Pass Ave.
October 19, between 3 a.m. and 9:55 a.m.
Vehicle: 2001 Toyota Camry
Loss: Unknown
800 block N. Pass Ave.
October 18, at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. October 19
Vehicle: 2009 Honda Accord
Loss: Sunglasses valued at 4300, and owner’s manual.
1400 block N. Rose St.
October 18, at 5:30 p.m. to 7:20 a.m. October 19
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer
Entry: Unlocked door
Loss: Currency and gift cards valued at $800.
2000 block N. Evergreen St.
October 18, at 8 p.m. to 7:45 a.m. October 19
Vehicle: 2007 Toyota Prius
Entry: Unlocked door
Loss: Cell phone valued at $99.
2100 block N. Pass Ave.
October 19, at 10 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. October 19
Vehicle: 2010 Ford Edge
Entry: Unlocked door
Loss: Cell phone valued at $499.
Clybourn Ave. & Verdugo Ave.
October 20, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Vehicle: 2012 Pacemaker trailer
Entry: Cut lock
Loss: Generator valued at $500, ASAT guitar valued at $1,350, Gibson guitar valued at $250, Ibenez guitar valued at $850, and drums and accessories valued at $1,850.
3000 block Thornton Ave.
October 20, between 9:30 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
Vehicle: 2006 Mercury Milano
Loss: Laptop computer valued at $1,500, iPod docking station valued at $100, and wallet valued at $50.
3200 block N. Frederic St.
October 19, at 5 p.m. to 11 a.m. October 20
Vehicle: 2004 GMC SavannaEntry: Punched passenger door lock
Loss: Tools valued at $4,500.
400 block E. Angeleno Ave.
October 20, at 2 p.m. to 1 p.m. October 21
Vehicle: 1979 Ford Mustang
Entry: Open window
Loss: Car battery valued at $100.
400 block E. Tujunga Ave.
October 20, at 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. October 21
Vehicle 2001 Ford Taurus
Entry: Punched driver’s door lock
Loss: GPS cord valued at $75, and Lego trains valued at $400.
550 N. First St. (Sears parking structure)
October 21, between 8:30 and 9:47 p.m.
Vehicle: 1999 Honda CRV
Loss: Spare tire.
500 block E. Santa Anita Ave.
October 23, at 9 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. October 24|
Vehicle: 1986 Mercedes 560
Entry: Cut convertible top|
Loss: Dashboard and CD player valued at $1,000, headlights valued at $600, front grille valued at $400, and steering wheel airbag valued at $250.
Catalytic Converter Thefts
2400 block N. Brighton St.
October 16, at 12 noon to 5:30 p.m. October 20
Vehicle: 1995 Toyota Previa
400 block S. Orchard Dr.
October 20, at 1:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. October 22
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota 4Runner
Stolen Vehicle
100 block N. Pass Ave.
October 18, between 1 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Vehicle: 2004 Chevy Silverado
First St. & Palm Ave.
October 21, at 9 p.m.
Vehicle: 1998 Nissan Altima
420 S. Mariposa St. (Jordan Middle School)
October 23, between 3 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Civic
Bicycle / Scooter Thefts
2400 block N. Keystone St.
October 22, at 8 p.m. to 9:15 a.m. October 23
Loss: Canandal CAD4 bicycle valued at $800, and a bicycle valued at $200.
Maan Under the Influence Arrested for Attempted Burglary
On October 22, at 11:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to 4001 W. Alameda Ave., regarding a suspicious subject attempting to open several locked doors to different offices. A witness described the man to officers, and told them the suspect had left the building. A search of the area located a subject matching the suspect description. When contacted by the officers, the man appeared to be under the influence of a controlled narcotic drug. He was placed under arrest for attempted burglar and for being under the influence of the controlled drug.
Suspect: Francis Lockhart, 35, of Burbank.
Man Attacked by Flying Chair in Restaurant
On October 20, at 1:55 a.m., a man was sitting inside the Pho Citi restaurant, located at 346 N. First St., eating a meal. An unknown man approached him and told him he was being too loud. The suspect then walked over to a chair, picked it up, and threw it at the victim, striking him in the head. The suspect then left the restaurant. Burbank Fire Department paramedics responded and treated the victim at the scene.
Suspect: White male, late 30’s, 5’8″, thin build, short blonde or brown hair, and clean shaven.
Traffic Stop Results in Drug Arrest
October 22, at 7:40 p.m. officers stopped a truck and trailer at Keystone and Oak Streets, for vehicle code violations. The driver admitted to being on probation for narcotics convictions. A record check revealed that the man had multiple arrest warrants. With his consent, officers searched his trailer and found a variety of narcotics and paraphernalia. The man was placed under arrest for possession of dangerous drugs and drug paraphernalia, as well as the outstanding warrants.
Suspect: Christopher Sharff, 39, of Burbank.
Business Burglaries
201 N. First St. (vacant building – formerly So-Cal Tire)
October 14, at 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. October 17
Entry: Pried security screen and roll-up door
Loss: No loss (attempt only)
3402 W. Burbank Blvd. (Personal Pilates)
October 20, between 9:30 and 10 a.m.
Loss: Purse and contents valued at $400.
Suspects: #1: Male Hispanic, 35-45 yrs., 5’10”, average build, black hair. #2: Female Hispanic, 35-40 yrs., 5’3″, overweight, black hair.
4444 Riverside Dr. (office building)
October 17, at 3 p.m., to 6:30 a.m. October 18
Entry: Kicked in office and interior doors
Loss: No loss.
4444 Riverside Dr. (office building)
October 17, at 4:40 p.m., to 6:30 a.m. October 18
Entry: Kicked in office and interior doors
Loss: Camera valued at $400, and two firearms.
Residential Burglaries
600 block E. Brown Dr.
October 24, between 8 a.m. and 12 noon
Entry: Kitchen door lock slipped
Loss: Watches and accessories valued at $350, and a pocket knife valued at $40.
1000 block E. Angeleno Ave.
October 24, between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Entry: Unlocked rear sliding door
Loss: Jewelry valued at $5,300.
300 block N. Fairview St.
October 21, between 4 p.m. and 8:52 p.m.
Entry: Unknown
Loss: Safe and content, and jewelry, valued at $400.
900 block E. Harvard Rd.
October 23, at 4 p.m.
Entry: Forced rear sliding door
Loss: Two autographed jersies valued at $3,000; jewelry valued at 15,000; and a signed guitar valued at $900.
Bomb Threats at NBC
October 7, at 1 12:22 p.m., officers responded to the NBC Studios located at 3000 W. Alameda Ave., regarding a threatening email that contained an bomb threat. It was determined that the email had originated in Elk Grove, California, and their police department was contacted and advised of the situation. The Elk Grove Police Department had conducted a similar bomb threat investigation. The individual involved has a history of mental illness. The NBC Studios were checked, and appeared to be sale of any type of explosives.
Hotel / Motel Illegal Activity Enforcement
Patrol officers have been conducting enforcement at local hotel/motels, specifically targeting narcotics, gangs, and prostitution activity. During the past week, officers have conducted investigations which have led to the following arrests:
On October 7, at 10:45 p.m. officers were patrolling in the area of the Ramada Inn, located at 2900 N. San Fernando Blvd., when they observed a man who appeared to be loitering outside the front door of the hotel. They contacted the man said he was waiting for a friend. He admitted to having prior arrests, and had some needles and a baggie containing narcotics. Officers recovered syringes and narcotics and placed the man under arrest for possession of dangerous drugs.
Suspect: Jair Cornejo, 22, of Los Angeles.
On October 13, at 9:25 p.m. hotel security at the Ramada Inn advised officers of suspicious activity taking place in one of the rooms. A blonde woman had rented the room, and numerous male guests were seen coming in and out of the room. The offices went to the room and contacted the occupants. They consented to a search of the room, which turned up narcotics and drug paraphernalia. The occupants were placed under arrest for possession of dangerous drugs.
Suspects: Heather Careyrozas, 42, of Palmdale; and Kevin Dick, 34, or Pacific Palisades.
Business Burglaries
20 E. Alameda Ave. (E-Z Storage)
October 11, at 9:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. October 16
Loss: Doll house valued at $300, and computer monitor valued at $110.
101 S. First St.
October 15, between 11 a.m. and 2:05 p.m.
Entry: Unlocked door
Loss: Nine laptop computer valued at $18,000.
Residential Burglaries
250 S. San Fernando Blvd.
October 13, between 12:45 and 1:15 p.m.
Entry: Unlocked door
Loss: Purse and contents valued at $300.
2700 block N. Kenneth Rd.
October 13, between 11:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.
Entry: Pried sliding door
Loss: Currency and five firearms, with a total value of $7,000.
200 block S. Reese Pl.
July 15, to October 14, at 5 p.m.
Loss: Jewelry and five rings valued at $8,500.
1800 block Landis St.
October 13, at 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 14
Loss: Lawn edger valued at $100, and saw, valued at $250.
Vehicle Thefts/Burglaries
Chandler Blvd. & Hollywood Way
October 11, at 1:30 p.m.
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet S10 pick-up truck
Loss: Lawnmower valued at $1,400, leaf blower $530, and weed eater valued at $530.
400 block E. Palm Ave.
October 11, at 9:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. October 12
Vehicle: 1998 Honda Accord
Entry: Pried passenger door
Loss: GPS valued at $400, and sunglasses valued at $200.
902 N. Third St. (Burbank High School)
October 12, at 9:09 p.m.
Vehicle: Ford Explorer
Entry: Smashed passenger window
Loss: Backpack and contents valued at $70.
First St. & Palm Ave.
October 12, at 11 p.m. to 12:25 a.m. October 13
Vehicle: 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe
Entry: Pried rear window
Loss: Third row seats, in-dash navigation system, amplifier and speakers, digital camera, MacBook computer, and back pack, with a total value of $6,030.
1800 Empire Ave.
October 13, at 3 p.m., to 6:30 a.m. October 14
Vehicle: rental truck
Entry: Unlocked
Loss: Four batteries for a hydraulic lift valued at $600.
3100 block N. Frederic St.
October 13, at 7 p.m., to 8:30 a.m. October 14
Vehicle: 2011 Ford F250 pick-up truck
Entry: Unlocked door
Loss: Backpack and contents valued at $250.
500 block E. Santa Anita Ave.
October 12, at 2 p.m., to 4 p.m. October 14
Vehicle: 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Loss: iPod charger and garage door remote, with a total value of $90.
600 block E. Magnolia Blvd.
October 16, at 8 p.m., to 6:45 a.m. October 17
Vehicle: 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Entry: Punched passenger door lock
Loss: Garage door opener and access card.
Bicycle / Scooter Thefts
1300 block N. Cordova St.
October 10, at 6:30 p.m., to 9:08 a.m. October 11
Loss: Bicycle seat
4200 block Kling St.
October 13, at 5 p.m., to 9:30 a.m. October 15
Loss: Auigo bicycle valued at $100.
1400 block Edison Blvd.
October 15, between 10 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
Loss: Schwinn bicycle valued at $200.
4300 block Kling St.
October 15, between 1:45 and 9 p.m.
Loss: Roadmaster bicycle valued at $170.
Business Burglaries
201 E. Magnolia Blvd. (Victoria’s Secret)
October 5, between 6:15 and 7 p.m.
Loss: Miscellaneous clothing, bras, and panties valued at $525.
4425 W. Riverside Dr.
October 6, between 5 a.m. and 518 a.m.
Entry: Forced front door
Loss: No loss at this time.
4425 W. Riverside Dr.
October 5, at 6 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. October 6
Entry: Door handle removed
Loss: No loss, attempt only.
ResidentialBurglaries
1000 block E. Angeleno Ave.
October 4, between 9:30 a.m. and 1:51 p.m.
Entry: Forced rear door
Loss: Jewelry, office equipment, camera, and purses.
2700 block N. Buena Vista St.
October 7, between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Entry: Open rear window
Loss: Camcorder valued at $1,300, camera valued at $300, Playstation valued at $350, and two handguns.
2000 block N. Lincoln St.
September 24, at 12:01 a.m. to 6:36 p.m. October 8
Entry: Door lock removed
Loss: No loss, but suspects vandalized home with tagging.
Vehicle Thefts/Burglaries
1200 block Riverside Dr.
October 4, at 9:30 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. October 6
Vehicle: 2004 Jeep Wrangler
Loss: Passenger side door.
1000 block E. Fairmount Rd.
October 6 at 7 p.m. to 8:10 a.m. October 7
Entry: Unlocked doors
Loss: Wallet and contents.
4300 block W. Riverside Dr.
October 7, between 1:15 and 1:25 p.m.
Vehicle: 2010 Audi
Entry: Smashed passenger window
Loss: XBox valued at $300.
235 S. First St. (Black Angus Steakhouse)
October 7, between 1:15 and 2:45 p.m.
Vehicle: 2011 Jeep Cherokee
Entry: Smashed passenger window
Loss: Backpack and contents valued at $50.
235 S. First St. (Black Angus Steakhouse)
October 7, between 1:15 and 2:45 p.m.
Vehicle: 2004 Infinity FXl3
Entry: Smashed passenger window
Loss: Briefcase and contents.
400 block E. Santa Anita Ave.
October 6, at 7 p.m., to 10:30 a.m. October 7
Vehicle: 2007 Cadillac Escalade
Entry: Unknown
Loss: Bag and contents valued at $100.
1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd. (McCambridge Park)
October 9, between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Vehicle: 2007 Toyota Camry
Entry: Smashed passenger window
Loss: Backpack and contents valued at $50.
1000 block E. Fairmount Rd.
October 6, at 9 p.m., to 7:45 a.m. October 7
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 328
Entry: Unlocked door
Loss: Unknown
Tailgate thefts
600 block E. Providencia Ave.
October 3, at 8 p.m. to 10 a.m. October 4
Vehicle: 2005 Ford F150
Stolen Vehicles
400 block E. Santa Anita Ave.
October 10, between 8 a.m. and midnight
Vehicle: 2010 BMW 750iL.
Alameda Ave. & Keystone St.
October 8, between 11:15 p.m. and 11:55 p.m.
Vehicle: 2003 Yamaha motorcycle
Bicycle / Scooter Thefts
400 block S. Rose St.
October 5, at 7:15 p.m.
Loss: Mountain bike valued at $80.
300 block N. Buena Vista St.
October 4, between 6 p.m. and 8p.m.
Loss: BMX bicycle valued at $350.
Note: All suspects are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.
