Westlake Village – The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) is asking the public for help identifying suspects who burglarized a resident’s locked room at Ridge Senior Living on Cedar Valley Drive on June 3, 2026. The intruders took the victim’s driver’s license, credit cards, cash and jewelry before fleeing the scene.
Stolen cards used at nearby malls
According to LASD investigators, the same day the burglary occurred the suspects used the stolen credit cards to make purchases at KAY Jewelers in the Pacific View Mall in Ventura. Surveillance footage captured the suspects entering a white Toyota Camry after completing their shopping.
Further unauthorized purchases
The following day, additional unauthorized transactions were recorded at Apple and Zales Jewelers located in the Northridge Fashion Center. After completing those purchases, the suspects were seen getting into a red Dodge Durango to leave the mall.
How you can help
Authorities are urging anyone who recognizes the individuals in the released images or who has any information about the incident to contact the LASD immediately. Tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at (800) 222‑TIPS (8477) or by visiting lacrimestoppers.org. The public may also download the P3 Tips mobile app from Google Play or the Apple App Store to submit anonymous tips.
Community safety reminder
Senior living communities are encouraged to review their security protocols, ensure that resident rooms are properly secured, and consider additional measures such as surveillance cameras and controlled access points. Residents and families should also monitor credit reports and report any suspicious activity to their banks promptly.
The LASD continues to investigate the case and will provide updates as new information becomes available.
Original reporting: NBC4 Los Angeles — read the source article.
