Woman sexually assaulted during hot prowl residential burglary spree in Los Angeles

Detectives with the Los Angeles Police Department are investigating multiple hot prowl residential burglaries in the East Hollywood and Silver Lake neighborhoods.

According to a community alert issued by the LAPD’s Northeast Area division, the break-ins occurred early Friday morning.

“We have experienced a series of residential burglaries in the last 24 hours, one of which led to an assault of a female victim,” LAPD said on X , with Central Bureau Assistant Commanding Operations Officer Lillian. L Carranza confirming that the sexual assault suspect attacked the victim in her bedroom while she slept.

Although the exact times and locations of the burglaries and assault were not immediately disclosed, reports from the Citizen App indicate that two burglaries were reported on the same block of Manzanita Street near Fountain Avenue.

A resident in the nearby neighborhood of Atwater shared Ring doorbell camera footage with KTLA that shows a man kicking down their home’s front door; they said that it was the eighth time the suspect had tried to break in, but the first time he succeeded in entering.

The resident also told KTLA that they were able to get the man out of their home and call police, but they remain understandably shaken.

Those who live in the area are encouraged by police to turn on all exterior lighting, lock all windows and doors and be aware of any suspicious people or vehicles . To report suspicious activity, call 911.

A nyone with information surrounding the burglaries is urged to contact Northeast Detective Bridges by calling 323-561-3465 .

During non-business hours and on weekends, tips should be directed to 1-877-527-3247. Anonymous tips can be submitted to L.A. Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting the Crime Stoppers website .

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