Crime & Safety
Burglars Strike Two Malibu Homes
Over a week-long period, two Malibu homes were ransacked and burglarized.
Two homes were burglarzied in Malibu over New Years week, resulting in the theft of $15,000 in currency and $7,000 in jewelry.
The first burglary was reported on Dec. 31 at a home on Latigo Canyon Road, according to a report at the Lost Hills/Malibu Sheriff's Station.
The burglar entered through a window and took $15,000 in cash and an Apple computer.
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The homeowner, who was on vacation, received a call from a neighbor that his safe was found down the road, his front door was wide open and the lights were on in the house, according to the sheriff's department.
The second burglary was reported on Jan. 3 on Foxview Drive near Trancas Canyon Road in Malibu.
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A bracelete and engangement ring worth $7,000 were taken. The burglar entered through a window.
Both investigations are ongoing.
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