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Police in cruisers, on horseback and in the air to combat surge of Valley home burglaries
- Valley burglaries prompt LAPD to surge patrols, mounted units, and air support in a multi-agency response.
- Mayor Bass and LAPD chief say the push aims to curb burglaries and support arrests as cases are reviewed.
- Burglaries in the Valley are down 48% for the year, according to LAPD officials, despite current spikes.
- The department will add mobile license plate readers around high-risk areas to aid investigations.
- Officials caution some burglaries involved organized crews and possible international networks.
- Officials highlighted new resources linked to the metro division and potential reshuffling as needed.
- Bass proposed a $14.9 billion budget for 2026-27, aiming to hire 510 officers to maintain staffing.
- Investigations noted that some break-ins occurred within a mile of each other and minutes apart.
- The LAPD will hold weekly burglary meetings with detectives as part of the directive.
- Authorities note some crews used cameras, jammers, and ladders to access homes.
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