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Car Break-Ins: Surveillance Video Yields Possible Suspect
There were 33 documented car burglaries in NELA between July 8 and July 14, many of them in Echo Park and Silver Lake.
Car burglaries and auto theft have troubled our area for a while.
With its busy nightlife and proximity to major freeways, the area is an easy target.
Residents aggravate the situation by leaving tempting personal property in cars.
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During the week of July 8 to July 14, the LAPD's Northeast Division documented 33 car burglaries alone, Senior Lead Officer Al Polehonki told us in an email.
But, Polehonki also shared some good news: surveillance video has helped police identify a possible suspect, who may also be involved in some car thefts.
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"Time will tell,"" Polehonki said.
He encouraged locals to lock their cars and take valuables with them.
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