Homeowners in leafy enclaves hit by burglars zeroing in on high-end homes for smash-and-grab scores

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell speaks on the recent spike in residential break-ins, outlining enforcement efforts and urging residents to stay vigilant as patrols increase across Los Angeles. Credit: KTTV A growing wave of residential burglaries across Los Angeles County is raising alarm among residents and prompting a surge in police resources as city leaders promise a crackdown. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced she has directed the LAPD to strategically deploy additional patrols along Ventura Boulevard following a string of break-ins in neighborhoods including Sherman Oaks, Encino and North Hollywood. "The safety of every Angeleno is my number one priority. The City has zero tolerance for these recent burglaries," Bass said. "Residents deserve to feel safe in their communities, especially in their homes, and we will continue to deploy the resources