FROM LAPD WILSHIRE DETECTIVES...

A burglary suspect wanted for at least 25 Melrose/Beverly Corridor burglaries was finally arrested during a recent undercover operation.  The suspect, using a heavy object like a brick or rock would smash store display windows and grab merchandise and flee.

A crime pattern "spanned over 8 weeks and included commercial stores along Larchmont, LaBrea, Melrose, Beverly, 3rd St & Wilshire Blvd", according to Lt. Bryan Wong of L.A.P.D.'s Wilshire Division. Wong says that a "Wilshire Special Problems Unit & Property Crimes Task Force (while undercover) witnessed a suspect commit a window smash burglary on Beverly, near Martel.  After officers attempted to arrest him, he fled into the surrounding area, a K9 unit was brought in and located him hiding under a residence. The DA's office filed 1 count of burglary, based on the arrest and witnessing by the involved officers.

Great work for all the officers involved.

If you have any information that might help the investigation into these types of crimes in the area please call L.A.P.D. Wilshrie Division Detectives at (213) 922-8205.