In a swift operation, Burbank police recovered a stolen batch of Toys‑for‑Tots donations after arresting a delivery driver on Wednesday, Dec. 3.
Incident and Response
Officers responded to a business on N. Hollywood Way and Vanowen Street last week after a call about missing toys that had been placed in a donation box. Employees said the items—board games and dolls—were collected for a Toys‑for‑Tots drive.
Investigation and Arrest
Surveillance footage showed a food delivery driver leaving with some toys from the box on Dec. 3. The suspect was later seen concealing additional toys in a bag before driving away. Police identified the man as 43‑year‑old Sedrak Khachatrian of Burbank and booked him for burglary. “The suspect was then seen concealing additional toys in the bag before leaving the building and driving away,” Burbank police said in a statement.
Search Warrant and Recovery
When police served a search warrant at Khachatrian’s apartment, they recovered toys that appeared to be from the donation bin, including puzzles, a Hot Wheel set and Disney princess dolls. Many of the recovered toys were returned to the business.
Key Takeaways
- 43‑year‑old Sedrak Khachatrian arrested for burglary after stealing Toys‑for‑Tots donations.
- Police recovered puzzles, a Hot Wheel set and Disney princess dolls from his apartment.
- The stolen items were returned to the local business.
The case underscores the importance of securing donated items and the effectiveness of local law enforcement in protecting community charity efforts.
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