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Mid-Year Crime Snapshot 2016

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Mid Year Crime Stats 7-22-16

 

LAPD Partners with Celebrities to Launch the #StopTheViolence Campaign

Los Angeles: In 2015, nearly one thousand people were shot in the City of Los Angeles. Unfortunately, the vast majority of shooting victims were young men of color shot by other young men of color. According to Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck, "Far too many of our young men are victims of senseless shootings at the hand of suspects who look just like them. The time for change is here. The time to unify is now! Together we must stop the violence."

On Wednesday, July 20, 2016, Chief Beck teamed up with Compton rapper The Game to launch the first in a
series of Public Service Announcements (PSA) to encourage the community to hear this message and more importantly, have the strength and courage to implement it so that ultimately, the result is peaceful action.

During the PSA, The Game states, "We have to be more positive. We have to stop killing one another. Humanity, it has to resurface. So this is my stand. A positive stand: to unite. Let's unite. Stop the violence. Be the change."

Throughout the #StopTheViolence Campaign, public figures will share a message that continued dialogue is crucial and that there needs to be mutual accountability to make our communities stronger and our neighborhoods thrive.

Media Outlets in Los Angeles, the nation and all around world are asked to join this movement and support this urgent call to action to #StopTheViolence and #BeTheChange.

The following is the first installment of the #StopTheViolence PSA featuring Police Chief Charlie Beck and Compton rapper The Game: https://goo.gl/photos/PtM7ihAXWfhT9Hgv5

Additional videos will be posted on LAPD's Social Media Platforms:

• Twitter: @LAPDHQ
• Twitter: @LAPDCRD
• Twitter: @LAPDOnlineNews
• Instagram: LAPDHQ
• Instagram: LAPDCRD
• Facebook.com/TheLAPD
• www.LAPDOnline.org
• YouTube Channel: LAPDCRD

For additional information, please contact Captain Ruby F. Malachi, or Police Officer Sara Faden, Community Relationship Division, at (213) 486-6000. For media inquiries for The Game, please contact Greg Miller at: (310) 765-4934, via e-mail at: greg@gmprllc.com.

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Stolen Moving Truck

Pacoima: The Los Angeles Police Department's Foothill Area Auto Detectives are asking for the public's help in locating a stolen Penske commercial truck containing sports apparel and business related items worth approximately $375,000 dollars.

On Sunday, July 17, 2016, around 11:30 p.m., the victim parked a yellow moving truck in the area of Herrick Avenue and Daventry Street in the City of Pacoima.

The victim locked the rear roll up door with a stainless steel master lock and secured the steering wheel with a grey twist steering wheel lock.

On Monday, July 18, 2016, around 8:00 a.m., the victim discovered that the truck had been stolen along with the items.

The victim is offering a $10,000 reward for the return of the Penske truck and all of the contents within it.

The moving truck is described as a 26 foot, yellow 2014, 1HC International Model: 4300/2 Door with an Indiana License Plate number 2162272.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Foothill Auto Detective Tavarez, at (818) 834-3111 during normal business hours. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters "LAPD." Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

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Chief of Police Police Commission Meeting - July 19, 2024

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12-Year-Old Missing Juvenile

Panorama City: The family of David Torres and detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Mission Area are asking for the public’s help in locating 12-year-old David Torres.

David was last seen on July 19, 2016, around 12:45 a.m., in the 9200 block of Woodman Avenue. He left his residence to go outside and skateboard in the area of Woodman Avenue and Terra Bella Street. He has not been seen or heard from since, and his family is extremely concerned for his welfare.

David is described as a male Hispanic with short black hair and brown eyes. He stands 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighs approximately 125 pounds and has a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, gray pants and carrying a black backpack.

If you have seen, or have any information regarding the whereabouts of David Torres, please contact Mission Area Juvenile Detectives, at (818) 838-9810 or (818) 838-9800. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most Keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips"
and follow the prompts.

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21-Year-Old Man Murdered

Los Angeles: Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Criminal Gang Homicide Division are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that would lead to the arrest of the suspects responsible for killing Gerrick Mykul Thomas.

On January 25, 2016, around 6:30 p.m., 77th Area officers responded to an ambulance shooting radio call in the 3100 block of West 54th Street. Officers found Thomas on the sidewalk suffering from gunshot wounds.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and transported Thomas to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Thomas was returning to his grandmother’s house from the store when he was approached on foot by a lone male suspect. Surveillance video captured the suspect’s vehicle driving in the area prior to the shooting. The vehicle is seen on surveillance video travelling eastbound on 10th Avenue, then stopped at a red tri-light signal on 54th Street. Thomas is seen crossing the street, walking towards 9th Avenue. The suspect’s vehicle follows Thomas, and the suspect exits the passenger side of the vehicle. The suspect walks towards Thomas and shoots him multiple times before running back to the vehicle and fleeing southbound 9th Avenue.

The suspect’s vehicle is described as a 2014-2016 silver or gray Chevrolet Camaro with a black convertible top. The suspect is described as a young male Black. He was wearing a baseball cap, tan jacket, dark pants, and shoes.

Anyone with information is urged to call 77th Division Criminal Gang Homicide detectives at (323) 786-5113. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

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Los Angeles Police Department Responds to Tragedy in Baton Rouge

Los Angeles: Chief Beck and the Los Angeles Police Department Respond to the Tragedy in Baton Rouge

The Los Angeles Police Department family is deeply saddened by the news of the senseless attacks upon police officers and sheriff's deputies in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Our hearts and prayers go out to their families, friends and communities during this tragic time.

Here in Los Angeles we are closely monitoring the developing events in Baton Rouge and the ongoing investigative efforts. In addition the Chief of Police has directed that the Department:

(1) Assign Metropolitan Officers to assist patrol resources and provide additional protection to officers responding to calls for service;

(2) Increase the number of helicopters patrolling the City to provide additional support for responding officers;

(3) Conduct additional screening of calls at the LAPD's 9-1-1 call center to ensure that officers are safely responding to calls for service with sufficient information and resources; and

(4) Implement additional operational enhancements and special procedures.

"The Police Officers who have sworn an oath to protect and to serve did so of their own volition out of their sense of honor and duty to protect their fellow citizens," said Chief Charlie Beck. "The duties of a police officer are not always easy and in many instances face the most extreme criticism due to the very nature of their obligations. Even in the wake of such horrific attacks on their fellow brother and sister officers across this nation, Los Angeles Police Officers have never hesitated to protect our City and keep us safe," he continued. "The events that have triggered this national discussion about policing in America are necessary, but must be free of violence if meaningful change is to be achieved. These cowardly attacks on law enforcement officers will not resolve the issues and concerns that some have within society. Communication is the key and the reprehensible violence and unspeakable crimes that we have seen in Dallas and Baton Rouge will only serve to divide rather than unite us all," Beck concluded.

We ask the public to join with us during this difficult time in our country, and do their part in helping to keep our communities safe with the officers who serve them. We ask that anyone who observes something that would endanger our community or our police officers call 911 immediately with those details.

If you want to remain anonymous, tips about criminal activities can also be reported through a variety of sources including:

• 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).
• Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters "LAPD." Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.
• 1-877-ATHREAT (1-877-284-7328)
• Or Download the iWATCHLA App that has several ways to report suspicious behavior.

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Chief Beck Media Availability - July 18, 2024

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27-Year-Old Missing Woman

Los Angeles: The family of Kawanii Thompson and the Los Angeles Police Department's Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public's help in locating her.

Kawanii was last seen on July 9, 2016, at the Greyhound Bus Terminal located at 1716 E. 7th Street, in the city of Los Angeles. She is believed to have boarded a bus to visit family in Glendale, Arizona. Her family is extremely concerned that she has not been located.

Kawanii is described as a 27-year-old Black female with black hair and brown eyes. She stands 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs approximately 120 pounds. She was last seen wearing a pink and white spotted short sleeve shirt and black pants.


If you have seen, or have any information regarding the whereabouts of Kawanii Thompson, please contact Detective Thomas, Missing Persons Unit, at (213) 996-1800. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters "LAPD." Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

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