There have been three reports of “Cat” burglaries (suspect enters home while residents are home) in the City of Torrance over the past two weeks and one in Palos Verdes Estates. The time frame of occurrence is between 10:45pm and 3:30am. The common element in these crimes is the fact that the suspect entered through an open or unlocked window/door. Please be sure to lock your doors and windows before going to bed. If you have a home alarm system be sure it is activated. In addition, please report any suspicious activity to the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department at 310-378-4211.
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Suspect description from the Torrance incidents:
· Male, 5’8” tall, husky build, wearing dark clothing and he was possibly driving a white SUV.
· Hispanic male, in his late teens or early twenties, 5’5” tall and was wearing red clothing
Suspect description from the Palos Verdes Estates incident:
· Male, 6’1” tall, normal build and wearing a black hoodie with black pants
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Suspect description from the Torrance incidents:
· Male, 5’8” tall, husky build, wearing dark clothing and he was possibly driving a white SUV.
· Hispanic male, in his late teens or early twenties, 5’5” tall and was wearing red clothing
Suspect description from the Palos Verdes Estates incident:
· Male, 6’1” tall, normal build and wearing a black hoodie with black pants