In a swift burglary that took only seven minutes, burglars stole a safe from a Bel Air home, leaving the homeowners shocked and still searching for missing items.
The incident unfolded last Friday evening and has sparked a continued investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department.
The homeowners, a husband and a wife, told NBC Los Angeles that the thieves broke into their house and vanished with the safe.
Incident Overview
Police responded to a home on Roscomare Road near Anzio Road on Friday at around 7:30 p.m. after receiving a burglary report.
The Los Angeles Police Department said officers arrived to find the house had been breached and the safe missing.
How the Burglars Made Their Entry
According to the homeowners, the four burglars entered the property by first navigating through side hedges.
They “crawled through and then climbed the side locked gate,” one of the homeowners who declined to be identified told NBC Los Angeles.
After gaining access to the yard, the suspects entered the house by breaking a glass door.
Surveillance Footage Reveals the Suspects
Security video captured at least two men in dark clothing entering through the side hedges.
Another man, also wearing dark-colored clothes, was seen climbing over the side gate.
The footage also showed the suspects moving quickly through the interior, heading straight for the safe.
The Seven‑Minute Heist
The homeowners said it took the burglars about seven minutes to locate and steal the safe before they fled the scene.
The security video confirms the short duration of the theft.
After removing the safe, the thieves “threw items in our laundry hamper,” the homeowners added.
Missing Items and Ongoing Investigation
The homeowners are still trying to determine what else was taken during the break‑in.
They have reported the safe as the only confirmed loss but suspect additional items may have been removed.
The Los Angeles Police Department continues to investigate the case and is looking for the group of thieves.
Key Takeaways
- A safe was stolen from a Bel Air home in a burglary that lasted roughly seven minutes.
- Four burglars entered through side hedges, climbed a locked gate, and broke a glass door to access the house.
- Surveillance footage shows the suspects in dark clothing and confirms the quick theft.
- Homeowners are still assessing other potential missing items.
- The LAPD is actively pursuing leads to apprehend the perpetrators.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of how quickly a well‑planned burglary can unfold, even in a high‑security neighborhood.
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